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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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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
Physician, author, inventor and consultant Edward de Bono reflects on perception and logic in this week's Thoughts on Thinking.04-01-2015
The Dangers of Cynicism
Jeffrey Jurgens explains how Arendt's treatment of Socrates warns us of the ways in which abridged thinking can beget cynicism.03-30-2015
Amor Mundi 3/29/15
In this week's Amor Mundi, we reflect on how poverty has changed, explore the stories of some of the leaders of the Civil Rights movement, and much more!03-30-2015
Hannah Arendt Library: History of Dogma
In this week's Library feature, we appreciate Arendt's collection of Adolf von Harnack's multi-volume work, "History of Dogma."03-27-2015
The Courage to Be: Eyal Press
HAC student fellow Marisol Dothard recounts Eyal Press's keynote speech, which was the first installment in our "Courage to Be" dinner/lecture series.03-26-2015
Bibi's Victory: Understanding the Israeli Elections
Shmuel Lederman, a visiting scholar with the Hannah Arendt Center, discusses Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's victory in the recent Israeli elections.03-25-2015
Benjamin Lee Whorf's Thoughts on Thinking: On Language
American linguist Benjamin Lee Whorf reflects on the manner in which language shapes our thinking in this week's Thoughts on Thinking.03-25-2015
Amor Mundi 3/22/15
In our Amor Mundi, we challenge our colleges to make a safe place for dangerous thinking, reflect on the dangers posed by Salafist Jihad, and much more.03-23-2015