Not offered 2007-2008
AFR 323T The Origins of Totalitarianism (Same as Philosophy 323T and Political Science 323T) (W)*
This tutorial examines the work and life of German Jewish political theorist Hannah Arendt, and relationships of ethnic identity, racism, anti-semitism and fascism in political life. The centennial of her birth and growing debates about the nature of modern "fascism" and "democracy" have led to increased attention to the writings of Hannah Arendt. This tutorial will review key works including Young-Bruehl's biography, Hannah Arendt: For Love of the World, and Arendt's own texts: The Origins of Totalitarianism, The Human Condition, Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil, On Revolution, Crises of the Republic, Men in Dark Times, Rahel Varnhargen: The Life of a Jewish Woman.

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