Eichmann in Jerusalem by Hannah Arendt
A Report on the Banality of Evil
This book is a thought-provoking exploration of the trial of Adolf Eichmann, a major organizer of the Holocaust. The author argues that Eichmann was not a fanatical ideologue, but rather an ordinary individual who simply followed orders and bureaucratic procedures, highlighting the terrifying potential for evil in any system that values obedience over personal responsibility. The concept of the "banality of evil" is introduced, suggesting that horrific acts can be committed by ordinary people under certain conditions.
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- Published
- 1963
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 312
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Eichmann And The Holocaust
- Eichmann In Jeruzalem De Banaliteit Van Het Kwaad
- Eichmann en Jerusalén: Un informe sobre la banalidad del mal (Spanish)
- Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil
- Eichmann in Jerusalem: Ein Bericht von der Banalität des Bösen (German)
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