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"Something has happened to the fabric of society"
This essay contrasts Mister Rogers' vision of neighborliness with the harsh treatment of legal immigrants in the United States, focusing on the case of Kseniia Petrova. It explores how class resentment and institutional silence have enabled arbitrary cruelty toward those who came here to contribute.04-13-2025
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Theodor W. Adorno on the Meaning of Thinking
German philosopher Theodor W. Adorno reflects on what it means to think anymore in this week's Thoughts on Thinking.12-22-2015
Amor Mundi 12/20/15
In our Amor Mundi, we reflect on the failure of human rights with regards to the refugee crisis, marvel at the width of the political divide, and much more.12-20-2015
Recognizing Rage and Legitimate Acts of Violence
Laurie Naranch explains how rage may authorize momentary violence as a legitimate, if for Arendt, antipolitical response to injustice.12-20-2015
Arendt and Breaking with Tradition
Kate Bermingham shares her love of Arendt's ability to both love and break from political theory tradition in this week's Library feature.12-17-2015
Aristophanes on Escaping an Entanglement of Thought
Aristophanes discusses how one can escape the entanglement of a baffling thought in this week's Thoughts on Thinking.12-15-2015
Please Support the HAC with a Year-End Contribution!
Please consider making a year-end contribution to the Center or renewing your membership this holiday season.12-14-2015
Amor Mundi 12/13/15
In this week's Amor Mundi, we reflect on how Title IX is being interpreted on college campuses, explore the ethics of cryptography, and much more!12-13-2015
Arendt and the Kantian Influence in International Relations
Donna Weeks shares her personal Arendt library with us and her thoughts on studying the Kantian influence in IR in this week's Library feature.12-10-2015