Hannah Arendt and Simone Weil

Hannah Arendt and Simone Weil were two of the most compelling political thinkers of the 20th century who, despite having similar life-experiences, developed radically distinct political philosophies. This unique dialogue between the writings of Arendt and Weil highlights Arendt''s secular humanism, her emphasis on heroic action, and her rejection of the moral approach to politics, contrasted stark...