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Arendt and Exceptionalism

Jennie Han explores Arendt's notion of exceptionlism via two modern examples--the "New American" student and the extraordinary father figure.

The Banality of Evil and Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery"

Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery" seems to resonate with Hannah Arendt's notion of the "banality of evil." However, there are important distinctions that separate these conceptualizations of human brutality and inhumanity.

Eric Hoffer on Thinking

American philosopher Eric Hoffer formulates an interesting interpretation of thinking in this week's Thought on Thinking.

Amor Mundi 6/22/14

In this week's Amor Mundi, we weigh in on a heated battle in the world of journalism, appreciate the benefits of osmotic learning, and relate the World Cup to Alexis de Tocqueville.

Politics and Violence: Arendt on the Idea of a Jewish Army

Faisal Baluch discusses Hannah Arendt's distinction between politics and violence and how she uses this perspective to understand the creation of a "Jewish army" as a necessary step towards Jewish freedom.

The Conscience of Edward Snowden

Roger Berkowitz shares how Edward Snowden's appeal to acting out of conscience influences our view of him as either hero or criminal.

Lord Byron on Thinking

Lord Byron comments on the the durability of thought in his Thoughts on Thinking.

Goethe Institute Heidegger Tagebuecher Discussion

A photo album of when Roger Berkowitz discussed Heidegger's "Black Notebooks" at the Goethe Institut in New York this past April.

Amor Mundi 6/15/14

In this week's Amor Mundi, we discuss tenure and educational reform in the context of the recent court ruling in California, uncover a fresh look on the use of drones, and realize the non-event of the social utopia foretold by Karl Marx.