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Thinking Without a Banister: Essays in Understanding, 19531975,Used
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Hannah Arendt was born in Germany in 1906 and lived in America from 1941 until her death in 1975. Thus her life spanned the tumultuous years of the twentieth century, as did her thought. She did not consider herself a philosopher, though she studied and maintained close relationships with two great philosophersKarl Jaspers and Martin Heideggerthroughout their lives. She was a thinker, in search not of metaphysical truth but of the meaning of appearances and events. She was a questioner rather than an answerer, and she wrote what she thought, principally to encourage others to think for themselves. Fearless of the consequences of thinking, Arendt found courage woven in each and every strand of human freedom.In 1951 she published The Origins of Totalitarianism, in 1958 The Human Condition, in 1961 Between Past and Future, in 1963 On Revolution and Eichmann in Jerusalem, in 1968 Men in Dark Times, in 1970 On Violence, in 1972 Crises of the Republic, and in 1978, posthumously, The Life of the Mind. Starting at the turn of the twentyfirst century, Schocken Books has published a series of collections of Arendts unpublished and uncollected writings, of which Thinking Without a Banister is the fifth volume.The title refers to Arendts description of her experience of thinking, an activity she indulged without any of the traditional religious, moral, political, or philosophic pillars of support. The books contents are varied: the essays, lectures, reviews, interviews, speeches, and editorials, taken together, manifest the relentless activity of her mind as well as her character, acquainting the reader with the person Arendt was, and who has hardly yet been appreciated or understood.(Edited and with an introduction by Jerome Kohn)
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Thinking Without a Banister'? A: The main theme of 'Thinking Without a Banister' is Hannah Arendt's exploration of the process of thinking itself, free from traditional support structures such as religious or political beliefs. The essays reflect her quest for understanding appearances and events in the world.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Thinking Without a Banister'? A: The author of 'Thinking Without a Banister' is Hannah Arendt, a prominent philosopher known for her work on topics related to ethics, totalitarianism, and human freedom.
- Q: What types of content are included in this book? A: This book includes a variety of content such as essays, lectures, reviews, interviews, speeches, and editorials that showcase Arendt's thoughts and intellectual journey.
- Q: How many pages does 'Thinking Without a Banister' have? A: 'Thinking Without a Banister' has 608 pages, providing an extensive collection of Arendt's writings and thoughts.
- Q: Is 'Thinking Without a Banister' a hardcover edition? A: Yes, 'Thinking Without a Banister' is available in a hardcover edition, making it a durable choice for readers.
- Q: When was 'Thinking Without a Banister' published? A: 'Thinking Without a Banister' was published on March 6, 2018.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'Thinking Without a Banister'? A: The title 'Thinking Without a Banister' refers to Arendt's description of her approach to thinking, emphasizing a process that lacks traditional supports or frameworks.
- Q: What edition is 'Thinking Without a Banister'? A: 'Thinking Without a Banister' is a First Edition, specifically noted as the first printing.
- Q: Who edited 'Thinking Without a Banister'? A: 'Thinking Without a Banister' was edited and introduced by Jerome Kohn, who provides context to Arendt's work.
- Q: What category does 'Thinking Without a Banister' fall under? A: 'Thinking Without a Banister' is categorized under Ethics & Morality, reflecting its focus on philosophical themes.