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This work presents both the range of Arendt's political thought and the patterns of controversy it has elicited. The essays are arranged in six parts around important themes in Arendt's work: totalitarianism and evil; narrative and history; the public world and personal identity; action and power; justice, equality, and democracy; and thinking and judging. Despite such thematic diversity, virtually all the contributors have made an effort to build bridges between interest-driven politics and Arendt's Hellenic/existential politics. Although some are quite critical of the way Arendt develops her theory, most sympathize with her project of rescuing politics from both the foreshortening glance of the philosopher and its assimilation to social and biological processes. This volume treats Arendt's work as an imperfect, somewhat time-bound but still invaluable resource for challenging some of our most tenacious prejudices about what politics is and how to study it.Editorials
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A collection of 13 previously published essays that presents both the range of Arendt's political thought and the patterns of controversy it has elicited. The essays are arranged in six parts around important themes in Arendt's work: totalitarianism and evil; narrative and history; the public world and personal identity; action and power; justice, equality, and democracy; and thinking and judging. Among the contributors are Jurgen Habermas, Hanna Pitkin, and Sheldon Wolin. The editors provide a general introduction and brief introductions to each part. Paper edition (1854-5), $16.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
February 1, 1994
Publisher
Albany : State University of New York Press, c1994.
Pages
422
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780791418543