The Philosophy of Hannah Arendt

PHI4131.01
Course System Home Terms Spring 2024 The Philosophy of Hannah Arendt

Course Description

Summary

Hannah Arendt (1906-1975) was a political theorist whose work has become increasingly influential in recent years. A student of Martin Heidegger and Karl Jaspers, her extensive writings cover such topics as the nature of power, the meaning of the political, and the problem of revolution. This course is a detailed exploration of some of her major works, including The Human Condition, On Revolution, and Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil, as well as an engagement with some of the critical literature on her work.

Prerequisites

Preference will be given to students with courses in SCT, especially those with at least one course in philosophy.

Please contact the faculty member : pvoice@bennington.edu

Instructor

  • Paul Voice

Day and Time

Academic Term

Spring 2024

Credits

4

Course Level

4000

Maximum Enrollment

18