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Eichmann in Jerusalem

A Report on the Banality of Evil
By Hannah Arendt
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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Eichmann in Jerusalem by Hannah Arendt is an insightful historical analysis of the trial of Adolf Eichmann, a Nazi war criminal. The book examines Eichmann's role in the Holocaust and explores the controversial idea of the "banality of evil," suggesting that ordinary people can commit atrocious acts without malicious intent. Arendt provides a deep exploration of moral and legal accountability within the context of war crimes.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring a thought-provoking account of the Eichmann trial, offering a deep dive into moral and philosophical questions about justice and the nature of evil. Hannah Arendt's keen analysis provides a unique perspective on historical events, particularly through her concept of "the banality of evil," making it a compelling read for those fascinated by history and moral philosophy.

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Eichmann in Jerusalem

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One of the greatest and most controversial feats of twentieth-century journalism.

Hannah Arendt's authoritative and stunning report on the trial of German Nazi SS leader Adolf Eichmann first appeared as a series of articles in the New Yorker in 1963. A major journalistic triumph by an intellectual of singular influence, Eichmann in Jerusalem is as shocking as it is informative - a meticulous and unflinching look at one of the most unsettling (and unsettled) issues of the twentieth century.

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Hannah Arendt's Eichmann in Jerusalem is considered an essential work in the study of morality and politics, praised for its profound examination of the nature of evil. Critics describe it as astonishing and a critical analysis of the human condition within totalitarian systems. The book challenges readers to think deeply about historical and moral responsibility.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241552292

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 249g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Hannah Arendt was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1906, and received her doctorate in philosophy from the University of Heidelberg. In 1933, she was briefly imprisoned by the Gestapo, after which she fled Germany for Paris, where she worked on behalf of Jewish refugee children. In 1937, she was stripped of her German citizenship, and in 1941 she left France for the United States. Her many books include The Origins of Totalitarianism (1951), The Human Condition (1958) and Eichmann in Jerusalem (1963), in which she coined the famous phrase 'the banality of evil'. She died in 1975.

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