The Banality of Evil: Hannah Arendt and 'The Final Solution' by Bernard J. Berge

Description: The Banality of Evil by Bernard J. Bergen This book explores the political and philosophical consequences of Hannah Arendts concept of "the banality of evil." FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This highly original book is the first to explore the political and philosophical consequences of Hannah Arendts concept of the banality of evil, a term she used to describe Adolph Eichmann, architect of the Nazi final solution. According to Bernard J. Bergen, the questions that preoccupied Arendt were the meaning and significance of the Nazi genocide to our modern times. As Bergen describes Arendts struggle to understand the banality of evil, he shows how Arendt redefined the meaning of our most treasured political concepts and principles-freedom, society, identity, truth, equality, and reason-in light of the horrific events of the Holocaust. Author Biography Bernard J. Bergen is professor emeritus of psychiatry and sociology at the Darmouth Medical School and Dartmouth College. Among his books is Illumination of Darkness: Freud and the Social Bond. Table of Contents Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 The Problem of "The Final Solution" Chapter 4 The Problem of Thinking Chapter 5 The Problem of "The Political" Chapter 6 The Problem of Terror Chapter 7 Index Review Bernard Bergen has written a thoughtful, clear inquiry into the key concepts and interpretations that make up Hannah Arendts theory of totalitarianism. He approaches her Eichmann in Jerusalem with rare balance of judgment and sensitivity. -- Elisabeth Young-Bruehl, Haverford College; author of Anna Freud: A BiographyThe Banality of Evil ...is interesting exploration of Arendts thought. ...it is worth considering seriously. * Studies In Contemporary Jewry *[Bergen] offers a fresh interpretation of the controversial phrase the banality of evil. * CHOICE * Long Description This highly original book is the first to explore the political and philosophical consequences of Hannah Arendts concept of the banality of evil, a term she used to describe Adolph Eichmann, architect of the Nazi final solution. According to Bernard J. Bergen, the questions that preoccupied Arendt were the meaning and significance of the Nazi genocide to our modern times. As Bergen describes Arendts struggle to understand the banality of evil, he shows how Arendt redefined the meaning of our most treasured political concepts and principles_freedom, society, identity, truth, equality, and reason_in light of the horrific events of the Holocaust. Arendt concluded that the banality of evil results from the failure of human beings to fully experience our common human characteristics_thought, will, and judgment_and that the exercise and expression of these attributes is the only chance we have to prevent a recurrence of the kind of terrible evil perpetrated by the Nazis. Review Quote The Banality of Evil ...is interesting exploration of Arendts thought. ...it is worth considering seriously. Details ISBN0847692108 Author Bernard J. Bergen Language English ISBN-10 0847692108 ISBN-13 9780847692101 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1998 Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States Illustrations index Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Short Title BANALITY OF EVIL Pages 208 Residence NH, US Edition 0208th Subtitle Hannah Arendt and The Final Solution DOI 10.1604/9780847692101 AU Release Date 1998-08-06 NZ Release Date 1998-08-06 US Release Date 1998-08-06 UK Release Date 1998-08-06 Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Publication Date 1998-08-06 DEWEY 320.5092 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:9562059;

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