Description
In this incisive inquiry, Hannah Arendt examines what violence is—and what it is not—by tracing its nature, motives, and reach from the mid-twentieth century to the present. Moving beyond common assumptions that equate violence with strength or authority, she explores how power, legitimacy, and collective action relate to coercion, and why violence often fails to produce stable political outcomes. With her characteristic clarity and philosophical rigor, Arendt illuminates the conditions under which violence emerges, escalates, and reshapes public life. A foundational work for readers of political theory, ethics, and modern history, it challenges us to rethink the meanings of force, governance, and human agency in times of crisis.
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paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2023
ISBN: 9780241631645
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Details
First Published
1970
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for On Violence by Hannah Arendt.