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Origins of Totalitarianism: The Political Emancipation of the Bourgeoisie

Reading Hannah Arendt with Roger Berkowitz

CHAPTER

The Contradictions of Expansion and Imperialism

This chapter delves into the concept of expansion and imperialism in politics, exploring its contradictions and implications for nation states. It discusses the ambition for one people to dominate the world, the alliance between capital and the mob, and the disintegration of nation states. The chapter also highlights the connection between power-seeking, imperialism, and the erosion of limits and boundaries.

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