"The Silesian Horseherd - Question of the Hour" is a philosophical treatise written by the outstanding German philologist and thinker Friedrich Max Müller. In this book, the author is called to examine the life and judgment of the people by analyzing the image of the Silesian horseman and his surroundings in the context of major social, political and ethical issues. With the help of apt comparisons and deep reasoning, the author forces the reader to rethink his ideas about justice, freedom and responsibility. "Question of the Hour" is an important work that forces a deeper analysis of modern society and one's own place in it.