The Cambridge Companion to Hannah Arendt

by Dana Villa (Editor)

Hannah Arendt was one of the foremost political thinkers of the twentieth century, and her particular interests have made her one of the most frequently cited thinkers of our time. This volume examines the primary themes of her multi-faceted work, from her theory of totalitarianism and her controversial idea of the "banality of evil" to her classic studies of political action and her final reflections on judgment and the life of the mind. Each essay examines the political, philosophical, and historical concerns that shaped Arendt's thought.

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction, Politics, History, Reference, German Literature

324 pages, Hardcover

First published November 29, 1996

Reviews

[Dominique]

Very helpful. Bernstein's article on Arent's theory of thought is extremely clear. A must read.

[Mitchell Staude]

Read only 3 essays. Wish I had time for more.

[Diego]

she absolutely deserves to get dunked on, no matter how goated she is, but some of these mfs are just reaching 😤😤

[HYH]

read the essay on totalitarianism.

[Luke Echo]

Adequate companion for reading Arendt. I found it quite useful in situating her thought (and some its problems) while reading The Human Condition.