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Eichmann in Jerusalem
A Report on the Banality of Evil
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A report on the trial of German Nazi SS leader Adolf Eichmann that first appeared as a series of articles in "The New Yorker" in 1963. It includes material that came to light after the trial.
Hannah Arendt's portrayal of the terrible consequences of blind obedience, Eichmann in Jerusalem- A Report on the Banality of Evil contains an introduction by Amos Elon in Penguin Classics.
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Eichmann in Jerusalem by Hannah Arendt is a profound and thought-provoking examination of the trial of Adolf Eichmann, a high-ranking Nazi official responsible for orchestrating the logistics of the Holocaust. Tasked with ensuring the efficient deportation of millions of Jews to extermination camps, Eichmann's trial in Jerusalem became a pivotal moment in the global understanding of one of history's darkest periods.
First published as a series of articles in the New Yorker in 1963, this book provides a meticulous report on the trial, including the courtroom procedures, testimonies, and Eichmann's own defence. Arendt, renowned for her scholarly rigor and bold insights, delves into the moral and legal dimensions of the case, questioning the nature of evil and the responsibilities of individuals within a totalitarian regime. Through her observations, she introduces the concept of the "banality of evil," suggesting that Eichmann was not a fanatical ideologue but an ordinary bureaucrat who executed monstrous deeds with a chilling detachment.
This revised edition of Eichmann in Jerusalem incorporates additional factual material that emerged post-trial and includes a postscript where Arendt addresses and reflects upon the heated controversies her report initially sparked. Readers will find a blend of historical documentation and philosophical inquiry, making it an essential and enduring text for understanding the complexities of human morality and justice.
Hannah Arendt's work remains authoritative and provocative, challenging readers to confront uncomfortable questions about complicity, obedience, and the very essence of evil. Her lucid prose and penetrating analysis ensure that Eichmann in Jerusalem is not only a historical account but also a timeless exploration of the human condition.
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Eichmann in Jerusalem has been described as brilliant and disturbing. It profoundly stirs minds and troubles consciences, tackling the issue of the human being within modern totalitarian systems.
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ISBN: 9780143039884
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 December 2006
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Hannnah Arendt (1906-1975) was for many years University Professor of Political Philosophy in the Graduate Faculty of the New School for Social Research and a Visiting Fellow of the Committee on Social Thought at the University of Chicago. She is also the author of Eichmann in Jerusalem, On Revolution, and Between Past and Future (all available from Penguin Twentieth-Century Classics).
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