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Hannah Arendt

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Language English

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Hannah Arendt On Violence /anglais

Hannah Arendt On Violence /anglais

Who it's for: Readers interested in political theory and 20th-century history

Hannah Arendt's influential essay, "On Violence," explores the complex interplay between violence, power, war, and politics. Written in 1970 against a backdrop of global conflict and social unrest, this seminal work dissects the nature and causes of violence in the twentieth century. Arendt critically examines the glamorization of violence by revolutionary movements and asserts that authentic, enduring power cannot be derived from force.Why You Should Read? Gain a deeper understanding of the philosophical relationship between violence and power. Contextualize 20th-century conflicts and political upheavals through Arendt's unique perspective. Explore critical arguments on the limitations of violence in achieving political objectives. Engage with a foundational text by one of the most significant political theorists of the modern era.

Highlights

  • Written in 1970 amid global conflict and social unrest
  • Examines the glamorization of violence by revolutionary movements
  • Argues that authentic, enduring power cannot derive from force
  • A foundational text by a major political theorist
  • Contextualizes 20th-century conflicts and upheavals

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Violence · Power · Politics · War · Revolution

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ISBN 9780241631645
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Questions about this book

What is the main argument of On Violence?

Arendt argues that violence and power are distinct and that authentic, enduring power cannot be derived from force.

When was On Violence written?

It was written in 1970, against a backdrop of global conflict and social unrest.

What topics does the essay cover?

It explores the interplay between violence, power, war, and politics, and critically examines the glamorization of violence by revolutionary movements.

Who is the author?

Hannah Arendt, one of the most significant political theorists of the modern era.