Arendt, Hannah
Eichmann and the Holocaust (Penguin Great Ideas)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141024004
- author:
- Arendt, Hannah
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 18.1 x 11.1 x 0.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- The Holocaust
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Eichmann and the Holocaust by Hannah Arendt is a thought-provoking exploration of the moral implications of bureaucracy and obedience. This radical work examines the trial of a high-ranking Nazi official who claimed to be innocent due to following orders, raising fundamental questions about the nature of evil and human responsibility.
Arendt's groundbreaking study has had a profound impact on our understanding of the Holocaust and its consequences, sparking intense debate and reflection on the role of individuals in shaping history. This Penguin edition features 129 pages of insightful analysis and commentary, offering a nuanced perspective on one of the most significant events of the 20th century.