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Hannah Arendt was a deeply influential political philosopher who wrote cogently about freedom, history, civic life, democracy, and totalitarianism. Most importantly, she wrote about personal action and collective responsibility for responsible and ethical citizenship. Her philosophy was born out of her challenges as a refugee, fleeing Germany for the United States, and the extraordinary intellectual community intrinsic to her life. Lyndsey Stonebridge covers this ground with a deeply personal non-linear biographical portrait that directly describes Arendt's impact on her thinking. She shows how Arendt's political philosophy, historical inquiry and life experience provides wisdom for these times, prescribing thoughtful reflection and…

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