Hannah Arendt and political theory : challenging the tradition /

Buckler, Steve, 1960-

Hannah Arendt and political theory : challenging the tradition / Steve Buckler. - Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, 2011. - 1 online resource (185 pages)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 172-177) and index.

Cover; Copyright; Contents; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Thinking and Acting; Chapter 3 Theory and Method; Chapter 4 Theorising Dark Times: The Origins of Totalitarianism; Chapter 5 Theorising Political Action: The Human Condition; Chapter 6 Theorising New Beginnings: On Revolution; Chapter 7 Political Theory and Political Ethics; Chapter 8 The Role of the Theorist; Bibliography; Index.

Hannah Arendt's work has been noted for its unorthodox and eclectic style. Steve Buckler now shows that her unusual approach reflects a consistent and distinctive conception of, and way of doing, political theory. Through close readings of her works, Buckler argues that Arendt's work is an important and challenging alternative to the more orthodox methods characteristic of both analytic and post-analytic political theory. Key Features. Discusses Arendt's key works - The Origins of Totalitarianism, The Human Condition and On Revolution - alongside her less well known and posthumously published writing Shows how Arendt framed problems with respect to specific concerns in the modern polity and democratic culture Considers Arendt's views on totalitarianism, political theory, the concept of action, revolutions, political ethics, and the role of the thinker

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22573/cttk1g8j JSTOR


Arendt, Hannah, 1906-1975.
Arendt, Hannah, 1906-1975.
Arendt, Hannah 1906-1975
Arendt, Hannah.


1900 - 1999


Political science.
Philosophy, German--20th century.
Philosophie allemande--20e siècle.
POLITICAL SCIENCE--History & Theory.
Philosophy, German.
Political science.
Politische Theorie
Politische Ethik
Politische Theorie.
Politisk teori.


Electronic books.
Electronic books.

JC263.A746 / B83 2011eb

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