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It’s Political Power, Stupid
Today’s populist revolts against globalization are not only economic in nature—they are fundamentally political. As Hannah Arendt warned, the elevation of economics over politics, especially under imperialism and globalization, leads to the collapse of political judgment and self-determination. Her historical analysis now reads like prophecy: we are witnessing the return of politics in its most raw and terrifying form.04-06-2025
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2016 100/10 Challenge - An Open Letter from Academic Director, Roger Berkowitz
An Open Letter from Academic Director, Roger Berkowitz07-22-2016
Our 2016 100/10 Membership Challenge Contests and Drawings Begin!
We at the Hannah Arendt Center are very excited about this year’s 100/10 membership challenge, especially all of the contests and drawings we have planned!07-22-2016
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Julian E. Zelizer in The Atlantic writes that the racial divergence of the present recalls the post-riot period of the 1960s. Zelizer returns to the Kerner Commission report, requested but then ignored by Lyndon Johnson.07-10-2016
The Courage to Change: Timeless Wisdom for the Modern Age
We're thankful to so many who attended the "Courage to Change" discussions this month, hosted alongside Joe Loizzo of the Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science, at the Tibet House in Manhattan. We had a wonderful time discussing the ideas and actions of courageous thinkers with you.06-27-2016
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Every Sunday, The Hannah Arendt Center Amor Mundi Weekly Newsletter will offer our favorite essays and blog posts from around the web. These essays will help you comprehend the world. And learn to love it.06-27-2016