About the book
From the author of Eichmann in Jerusalem and The Origins of Totalitarianism, “a book to think with through the political impasses and cultural confusions of our day” (Harper’s Magazine)
Hannah Arendt’s insightful observations of the modern world, based on a profound knowledge of the past, constitute an impassioned contribution to political philosophy. In Between Past and Future Arendt describes the perplexing crises modern society faces as a result of the loss of meaning of the traditional key words of politics: justice, reason, responsibility, virtue, and glory. Through a series of eight exercises, she shows how we can redistill the vital essence of these concepts and use them to regain a frame of reference for the future. To participate in these exercises is to associate, in action, with one of the most original and fruitful minds of the twentieth century.
Editions of Between Past and Future
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670160242
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670160259
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780452001510
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143104810
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140046625
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140186505
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780670002375
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101662656
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From the author of Eichmann in Jerusalem and The Origins of Totalitarianism, “a book to think with through the political impasses and cultural confusions of our day” (Harper’s Magazine)
Hannah Arendt’s insightful observations of the modern world, based on a profound knowledge of the past, constitute an impassioned contribution to political philosophy. In Between Past and Future Arendt describes the perplexing crises modern society faces as a result of the loss of meaning of the traditional key words of politics: justice, reason, responsibility, virtue, and glory. Through a series of eight exercises, she shows how we can redistill the vital essence of these concepts and use them to regain a frame of reference for the future. To participate in these exercises is to associate, in action, with one of the most original and fruitful minds of the twentieth century.
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What is Between Past and Future about?
From the author of Eichmann in Jerusalem and The Origins of Totalitarianism, “a book to think with through the political impasses and cultural confusions of our day” (Harper’s Magazine)
Hannah Arendt’s insightful observations of the modern world, based on a profound knowledge of the past, constitute an impassioned contribution to political philosophy. In Between Past and Future Arendt describes the perplexing crises modern society faces as a result of the loss of meaning of the traditional key words of politics: justice, reason, responsibility, virtue, and glory. Through a series of eight exercises, she shows how we can redistill the vital essence of these concepts and use them to regain a frame of reference for the future. To participate in these exercises is to associate, in action, with one of the most original and fruitful minds of the twentieth century.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Between Past and Future?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Social and political philosophy
Where can I read a sample of Between Past and Future?
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Between Past and Future?
Hannah Arendt, Jerome Kohn
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Between Past and Future is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670160242) and hardcover(ISBN 9780670160259) and paperback(ISBN 9780452001510) and paperback(ISBN 9780143104810) and paperback(ISBN 9780140046625) and paperback(ISBN 9780140186505) and paperback(ISBN 9780670002375) and ebook(ISBN 9781101662656)
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