Scan barcode
solaana's review
3.0
I don't know that I can ever agree with her, esp. regarding forced desegregation, but hey.
erinstewart's review
4.0
I bought this book after Trump wad elected and it's taken all this time to get through it. It isn't a light read and some background in philosophy is indicated. That said, some of the essays are so salient to contemporary politics that it's worth the effort. Arendt's thoughts on the banality of evil, on truth, and on public life are enduringly important. I can't say I always agree or that I'm always fully oriented while reading (the text demands, for instance, knowledge of Ancient Greek philosophy vocab as well as the odd bit of untranslated German - ouch), but I'm glad I took up the challenge of slowly making my way through it.
abetterjulie's review
2.0
I gave up.
It's possible that I'd appreciate the original works more, but honestly the reason I stopped reading was because of the racist attitudes she slides in about other cultures. I'd rather read someone whose work broadens and unlocks freedoms for all people.
I will say that there were some great insights in between the stuff that rubbed me the wrong way. So, I still took away good things, but I want to give my time to someone who is more intersectional.
It's possible that I'd appreciate the original works more, but honestly the reason I stopped reading was because of the racist attitudes she slides in about other cultures. I'd rather read someone whose work broadens and unlocks freedoms for all people.
I will say that there were some great insights in between the stuff that rubbed me the wrong way. So, I still took away good things, but I want to give my time to someone who is more intersectional.
More...