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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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A Chinese President Visits the United States - Where are the Arendtians?
The People’s Republic of China is fertile territory for Arendt scholars. But, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits the U.S. this week, where are they?09-21-2015
Possibility and Despair: How the EU Migrant Crisis is Disaggregating the Human Condition
Observing the reactions of European countries to the ongoing migrant crisis is cause for feelings of possibility followed by despair.09-20-2015
Amor Mundi 9/20/15
In our Amor Mundi, we reflect on how bureaucratic culture is spoiling freedom on college campuses, wonder at persistent government surveillance, and more!09-20-2015
Hannah Arendt, Kingship and the Gods
On a recent trip to the Hannah Arendt Collection, we came across this copy of Henri Frankfort's Kingship and the Gods.09-17-2015
Announcing Our 2015 Courage to Be Essay Contest Winner!
The Hannah Arendt Center is pleased to announce the winner of its 2015 Courage to Be Essay Contest!09-16-2015
Joseph Joubert on Grand and Beautiful Thoughts
Joseph Joubert comments on what is needed to comprehend a grand and beautiful thought in this week's Thoughts on Thinking.09-15-2015
Amor Mundi 9/13/15
In this week's Amor Mundi, we reflect on the state of fear in contemporary America, explore the true societal impact of colleges, and much more!09-13-2015
Wither Europe?: Immigration and the Meaning of Union
The EU migrant crisis and attendant immigration discussions are symptomatic of a deeper rot in the heart of Europe.09-13-2015
Un Arendt Bibliotheque Personnelle
Recently, Thierry Ternisien d'Ouville shared with us an image of his personal Arendt library on Twitter.09-10-2015