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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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Amor Mundi 4/12/15
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Hannah Arendt Collection: Arendt a "Who's Who"
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Emerson's Thoughts on Thinking: The Blossom of Thought
American essayist and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson reflects on the budding form of thought in this week's Thoughts on Thinking.04-08-2015
Amor Mundi 4/5/15
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Understanding, Ethics, and Love of the World
A member of our Twitter community shares her personal Arendt library with us and discusses how it helps inspire her own love of the world.04-03-2015
Congratulations to the Winners of the Academic Initiative on Hate and the Human Condition Essay Contest!
We are proud to announce the winners of the Academic Initiative on Hate and the Human Condition Essay Contest and publish their winning essays!04-02-2015
Edward de Bono's Thoughts on Thinking: Logic and Perception
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Amor Mundi 3/29/15
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