Hannah Arendt

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Definition

Proper noun: * Hannah Arendt: A 20th-century German-American historian and political philosopher. Her work primarily focuses on the nature of power, political authority, totalitarianism, and the human condition.

Usage
  • As a subject: is best known for her concept of the "banality of evil."
  • In possessive form: analysis of totalitarianism remains influential.
  • As an object of study: Many political science courses examine the writings of .
Examples
  • fled Nazi Germany in 1933.
  • The book "" was written by .
  • Scholars often debate interpretation of Adolf Eichmann's trial.
Advanced Usage
  • Arendtian (adj): Relating to or characteristic of the ideas of Hannah Arendt.
    • An Arendtian perspective on modern politics emphasizes public space and action.
Variants and Related Words
  • Arendtian (adjective): Pertaining to her philosophical ideas.
Synonyms
  • Political philosopher
  • Historian of ideas
  • Political theorist
Related Concepts and Terms
  • Banality of evil: A phrase coined by Arendt to describe how ordinary people can commit atrocities by uncritically following orders and conforming to a system.
  • The Human Condition: The title of one of her major philosophical works.
  • Vita Activa (Latin for "active life"): A central concept in her work, distinguishing between labor, work, and action.
  • Totalitarianism: A key subject of her political analysis.
Noun
  1. United States historian and political philosopher (born in Germany) (1906-1975)

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