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Hannah Arendt and the aesthetic

Philosopher's Zone

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Examining the Banality and Aesthetic of Evil

This chapter explores Hannah Arendt's concept of 'the banality of evil' through her examination of Adolf Eichmann during his trial. It challenges traditional views of evil by framing Eichmann as an ordinary bureaucrat, leading to a deeper contemplation on the nature and implications of evil in society.

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