Eichmann and the Holocaust
(Author) Hannah ArendtInspired by the trial of a bureaucrat who helped cause the Holocaust, this radical work on the banality of evil stunned the world with its exploration of a regime's moral blindness and one man's insistence that he be absolved all guilty because he was 'only following orders'.
Hannah Arendt
Hannah Arendt (1906-1975) was a German-American political theorist and philosopher known for her groundbreaking works on totalitarianism, authority, and the nature of power. Her most notable works include "The Origins of Totalitarianism" and "The Human Condition." Arendt's writing style is characterized by its clear and precise language, as well as its deep philosophical insights. She is considered one of the most influential political thinkers of the 20th century, and her works continue to be studied and debated in academic circles. Arendt's most famous work, "Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil," explores the nature of evil and responsibility in the context of the Holocaust. Her contributions to literature have had a lasting impact on the fields of political theory, philosophy, and ethics.
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