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Monument To War

In The Human Condition, Arendt at one point discusses a type of monument, that complicates the process of creating historical memory through a common world.

Amor Mundi 7/12/15

In our Amor Mundi, we reflect on the exceptional place the black church holds in American culture, discuss the importance of encryption, and much more!

A Hannah Arendt Library: Michiel Foucault and the Refugee Problem

We are pleased to share an image of a personal Arendt library sent along by, Natasha Saunders, a student at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.

Henry David Thoreau on Creating a Deep Mental Path

Henry David Thoreau reflects on how continuous thought helps to create a deep mental path that will shape our lives in this week's Thoughts on Thinking.

Amor Mundi 7/5/15

In this week's Amor Mundi, we reflect on the fate of the modern novel, wonder whether automation is about to replace human labor, and much more!

The Promise of Action

Arendt reveals that by having an interest in local issues, people can band together, create shared initiatives, and thereby disclose the promise of action.

Arendt and Holding Criminals Accountable

Karen Tsdj uses an image of her personal Arendtian library to remind us of the importance of holding criminals accountable for their crimes.

William James on the Determinate Force of Thinking

William James reflects on how the activity of thinking helps to determine life in this week's Thoughts on Thinking.

Beyond Forgiveness

Samantha Hill examines the act of forgiveness and asks whether we can embrace this principle with respect to someone like Dylann Roof.