On reading philosophy

 

What a lovely review of a difficult and important book — Hannah Arendt’s On Revolution, which is described as follows by the publisher: “From the 18th-century rebellions in America and France to the explosive changes of the 20th century, Arendt traces the changing face of revolution and its relationship to war while underscoring the crucial role such events will play in the future.”

My librarian/reviewer pal Francisca Goldsmith is a discerning listener, indeed, and I love that she captured...