The extraordinary is more than ostentation and prestige – it is a feat of strength. A conversation with the philosopher Lambert Wiesing about the art of extravagance.
The meeting place for a conversation about luxury could hardly be better: in Schiller’s garden house in Jena, which belongs to the nearby university. The famous poet and thinker purchased the house at the end of the 18th century as a summer residence for his family. At the back of the garden he had a small tower built that barely fit a desk and a chair. You can enjoy the view and the peace here all alone – what a luxury.
Source: Stern
