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Ken Krimstein’s illustrated work brings to life the story of Hannah Arendt, one of the twentieth century’s most influential philosophers. The book traces her harrowing escapes across Europe during the Nazi era, her time among intellectuals such as Walter Benjamin and Albert Einstein, and her relationship with Martin Heidegger. It presents Arendt’s critical writings—especially her landmark 1951 study on totalitarianism—and explores how her "virulent truth‑telling" and intellectual courage continue to inform contemporary political thought and our understanding of individual responsibility amid crisis.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Ken Krimstein
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