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The banality of evil
Book • 1998
This book delves into the political and philosophical consequences of Hannah Arendt's concept of 'the banality of evil', which she used to describe Adolf Eichmann, a key figure in the Nazi 'final solution'.
It examines how Arendt redefined fundamental political concepts in light of the Holocaust, concluding that the banality of evil arises from a failure to exercise thought, will, and judgment.
The book emphasizes the importance of these human attributes in preventing similar evils.
It examines how Arendt redefined fundamental political concepts in light of the Holocaust, concluding that the banality of evil arises from a failure to exercise thought, will, and judgment.
The book emphasizes the importance of these human attributes in preventing similar evils.
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Genoemd door Joke Hermsen in de context van haar bewondering voor haar werk en de bruikbaarheid van Arendt's ideeën voor haar eigen boek.
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Paul A. Taylor , suggesting a retitling of her book "The Banality of Evil" to "The Evil of Banality."
Paul A. Taylor , suggesting a retitling of her book "The Banality of Evil" to "The Evil of Banality."
Academia Has Fallen - Dr Paul A. Taylor
