The Origins of Totalitarianism: Introduction by Samantha Power
 

The Origins of Totalitarianism: Introduction by Samantha Power

by Hannah Arendt

Generally regarded as the definitive work on totalitarianism, this book is an essential component of any study of twentieth-century political movements. Arendt was one of the first to recognize that Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union were two sides of the same coin rather than opposing philosophies of Right and Left. “With the Origins of Totalitarianism Hannah Arendt emerges as the... (read more)

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I always just thought the Nazis were cruel sadistic people, but they were fucking clever and had what could be argued as legitimate reasons for the horrendous things they did. There is absolutely no way I think their actions were right, or good, and Arendt doesn't say this either, but she dissects their actions and gives them purpose. It's extremely sad to read what she has to say about concentration camps because she has the whole dehumanization thing nailed. I adore Hannah Arendt, but she...

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