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Feb 16, 2025
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2012-2013 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PHI 394-01 - Adv Stds in Theories of Value: Arendt (Spring)4 credits (Spring) Hannah Arendt is arguably one of the most important political theorists of the twentieth century. Her work defies easy comprehension or categorization, and while it is unquestionably original and illuminating, at times it is confusing and, some contend, even contradictory. In this class we will consider some of the most significant of Arendt’s writings. We will consider her accounts of totalitarianism, violence, power, freedom, and action. Beginning with her doctoral essay on St. Augustine, we will work our way through some of the texts that made her famous (or infamous, depending on your point of view) including The Origins of Totalitarianism, The Human Condition, and Eichmann in Jerusalem as well as some of her most important essays. We will then turn to critics of Arendt and conclude the semester by reading Elizabeth Young-Breuhl’s recent book, Why Arendt Matters.
Prerequisite: At least 2 of the following: , PHI 235 , PHI 242 , PHI 263 , PHI 264 , PHI 264 , PHI 268 , PHI 336 , or PHI 393 . Instructor: Meehan
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