The extraordinary and continuous international interest in Hannah Arendt's work is explained by the subtle and intuitive perception of the philosopher about the timeless aspects present in the social, political and economic reality on which she reflected. She developed a concept of politics and public liberty that serves as a critical standard for judging contemporary reality.
Richard J. Bernstein argues that Arendt should be read today because her insightful insights help us think about both the darkness of our time and the sources of illumination we can find to build the future. He explores her thinking on statelessness and refugees; the right to have rights; her critique of Zionism or the meaning of the banality of evil, among others.
This book will be of great interest to anyone who wants to understand the historical trends shaping the world today.