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“‘-nication was possible with him, not because he lied but because he was surrounded by the most reliable of all safeguards against the words and the presence of others, and hence against reality as such. (EJ 49)‘

His words were empty because his mind was without resonance. Eichmann was thoughtless to the point that he no longer inhabited the real world—which was partly why he could wreak such terror upon it.”

Sounds familiar.

“What is being claimed is the right to have rights.”

Boy, isn‘t that just the nail on the head today.

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Having recently finished Silent Spring, and now dipping my tows into the deep waters of Arendt, it looks like it‘s the time to give Baldwin a try. Finally.

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Empathy. Being able to understand, to care about other people. What happened to it?

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Just have some deep thoughts. It feels like deep thoughts have gone out of fashion these days.
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Well this is exactly what‘s happening right now.
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I‘ve been saying that the folks going on about “young people” having no common sense have lost all understanding of common sense for like 10 years now.
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Sadly, that gap was left post war. This gap has been left because… as made too much progress for the good old white boys?!
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Just like the modern GOP!
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I have had conversations with die hard republicans and asked them, “have you ever asked yourself if maybe, just maybe, you‘re wrong?” You can imagine the responses. My response is, “and that‘s the problem. Until you have, there is no conversation to have,” and walk away. If you cannot question your own beliefs, you don‘t have beliefs, you have dogma and nothing more.
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Welcome to America, 2025
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Hell, the tyranny of the minority is also a threat, as we are seeing right now in America.
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I have had this thought since I was a kid, and was told by my Catholic grandmother that it was quite an uncharitable thought to have. 🙄 Apparently people genuinely believe it is wrong to believe the world shouldn‘t need charity, but since it does, it is our duty to do what we can. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Go figure.
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Apparently Ardent‘s The Origins of Totalitarianism includes three separate sections, which have also been published separately. This tagged book is taking me much longer to read than I anticipated because of its parallels to life now.
Interestingly, our freshman World History class just finished a unit on imperialism, & Cecil Rhodes & his crass attitude towards Africa & its people are duly noted.
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💯 this
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Finally starting this.
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Living it right now.
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#resistance #poetry

I am reading this book slowly. There is an overwhelming amount of information that requires thoughtful processing.

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Our friend, Varian Fry,(The Flight Portfolio) mentioned in relation to Arendt‘s ability to leave Europe for the USA. Life‘s intersections at work.
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“…the propaganda effect of infallibility: the trick of appearing omnipotent by prophesying a future that you then make happen.”
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Eichmann sounds a lit like somebody else in today‘s news, doesn‘t he? I mean, like a lot of somebodys, really.
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I am taking it slow reading this book. How are others doing? This particular passage spoke to me quite loudly. #adventuresinphilosophy #resistance #HannahArendt

Only on p. 6. 🧡💙
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Read at your own pace. Post ideas, thoughts, quotes as you read. Open discussion. Open to anyone! Use hashtags #HannahArendt #resistance #adventuresinphilosophy when you post.
If you want to be added or deleted from tag list, let me know.

As you can see, plenty of insightful observations & wisdom offered here on behalf of Arendt. Highly relevant today, though I‘d be hard pressed to believe there would ever be a time when it isn‘t.

Freedom is in plurality. However, it requires relinquishing a degree of sovereignty. (Cliche freedom isn‘t free.)

I had to laugh when Stonebridge points out shouting “stupid” into the void of social media is not effective resistance. 😆

Planning to start this in January.Maybe a chapter per week? Does that sound doable? Rather than generating questions which is not a talent of mine,I thought anyone can post questions ideas,quotes,etcI am sure there will be much to question & research about Arendt‘ philosophy,her times, connections to our time.Thoughts? I know a few of you have started this month. Please keep posting! #adventuresinphilosophy #resistence #HannahArendt

Today‘s #bookmail came with my vitamin/supplement package. Gotta get to that free shipping threshold, right?

Outrage is definitely a cheap source of political power, until people become numb & apathetic from exhaustion. 😑 My cynical twin says Americans don‘t want my love, just money.

This passage is in reference to Kafka‘s The Castle, which I definitely want to read. It‘s been on my shelves for years.

Denying human dignity makes scapegoating not just possible, but permissible and even promoted.

There is quote worthy material on nearly every page. #resistance

Terrific introductory chapter to this highly relevant guide to Arendt‘s thinking/political philosophy. I appreciate the fact Stonebridge recognizes Arendt wasn‘t perfect and we are a work in progress with effort.

The end of the first chapter left me thinking about the new admin “eyeing new immigrant detention centers outside major US cities.” Same scapegoating, different target. #resistance @kspenmoll

This book has become very… necessary… in recent weeks. There has been a lot of talk about us reading this. We talked about ending our year with Free Will. It may be a good plan to start our year with this. We could start the first weekend of January (1/5/25). That would give everyone time to get their hands on a copy, as some of us are having a moment trying to get our hands on one. Thoughts? Prayers? Anyone you‘d like to smack upside the head?

My library was smart enough to purchase this book. Thanks to @kspenmoll for suggesting we read it.

#resistance

Spent the day hopping around to bookstores with hubby. For the first time in maybe ever he got a pile and I am coming home with these two! 😲

Tagged is for #resistance buddy read. 👊🏽 Thumbing through I‘m seeing great nuggets of wisdom.

Here are the chapters in the tagged book. Maybe start one chapter per week? Let me know your thoughts. I am open to anything. If library holds are in, we can start as soon as everyone has the book, or any time later. For discussion post our thoughts/questions after each chapter or just as they occur to any of us? Arendt‘s book The Origins of Totalitarianism might be a good follow up. All are welcome to join in. #adventuresinphilosophy #resistence