
The Origins of Totalitarianism
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Narrated by:
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Nadia May
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Hannah Arendt
A recognized classic and definitive account of its subject, The Origins of Totalitarianism traces the emergence of modern racism as an "ideological weapon for imperialism," begining with the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe in the nineteenth century and continuing through the New Imperialism period from 1884 to World War I.
In her analysis of the institutions and operations of totalitarian movements, Arendt focuses on the two genuine forms of totalitarian government in the twentieth century: Nazi Germany and Stalinist Russia, which she adroitly recognizes as two sides of the same coin rather than opposing philosophies of the Right and Left. From this vantage point, she discusses the transformation of classes into masses, the role of propaganda, and the use of terror essential to this form of government. In her brilliant concluding chapter, she discusses the nature of individual isolation and loneliness as preconditions for total domination.
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An extraordinary well written and reasoned text
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Her analysis at the end about loneliness and isolation are amazing and really tie the whole book together.
It was just so amazing. Really sad that such a book has to be written though
Amazing
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Everithing was great
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A road map for Trump?
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Deep and complex, gets better as it progresses
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I listen at work while stocking shelves so I didn't make many notes on audible but there were at least 20 times I was struck by her words that directly described things brewing in the United States government currently. So I made a few notes I most urgently wanted to research.
Much to consider
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This is NOT light reading. It's astonishingly detailed and showcases all of Arendt's encyclopedic knowledge of the relevant factors. Expect to get lost. This book deserves its own accompanying wiki.
Where the book goes wrong is not obvious, and you will wonder if she wasn't right after all. Perhaps not, but you'll have to martial your facts to show it.
You *will* be glad you gave this book your patience.
Rewards Patience
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Totalitarianism and History
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Helpful and necessary aid
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Clear and almost clinical descriptions of the ways leading to totalitarianism and the distinction with dictatorship are logical and inclusive. And she was right, no one is immune.
Insightful, concise, so true even today
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