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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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We appreciate the annotations Hannah Arendt made to her copy of Jules Monnerot's Sociology and Psychology of Communism in this week's Library feature.01-21-2016
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Amor Mundi 1/17/16
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A supporter of the HAC discusses understanding and humanity as an initium in this week's Library feature.01-14-2016
David Bowie on Thinking and Creativity
David Bowie reflects on how judgment and negative thinking can stifle creativity in this week's Thoughts on Thinking.01-12-2016
Amor Mundi 1/10/16
In our Amor Mundi, we reflect on how life pressures us to remember some pasts over others, check in on the state of American rage, and much more!01-10-2016
Arendt, Social Change, and History
We appreciate the annotations Arendt made to her copy of Nisbet's "Social Change and History" in this week's Library feature.01-07-2016
Announcing the Winners of Our 2015 Student Opinion Contest!
Announcing the Winners of Our 2015 Student Opinion Contest!01-06-2016