Hannah Arendt

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Hannah Arendt

A Critical Introduction

Social theory

Author: Finn Bowring

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Collection: Modern European Thinkers

Language: English

Published by: Pluto Press

Published on: 4th August 2011

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 417 Kb

ISBN: 9781783710812


Introduction

Hannah Arendt is one of the most famous political theorists of the twentieth century, yet in the social sciences her work has rarely been given the attention it deserves. This careful and comprehensive study introduces Arendt to a wider audience.

Content Overview

Finn Bowring shows how Arendt's writings have engaged with and influenced prominent figures in the sociological canon, and how her ideas may shed light on some of the most pressing social and political problems of today. He explores her critique of Marx, her relationship to Weber, the influence of her work on Habermas and the parallels and discrepancies between her and Foucault. This is a clearly written and scholarly text which surveys the leading debates over Arendt's work, including discussions of totalitarianism, the public sphere and the nature of political responsibility.

Target Audience

This book will bring new perspectives to students and lecturers in sociology and politics.

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