Hannah Arendt: For Love of the World

Her analysis of political evil, especially totalitarianism, and her tireless defence of freedom made Hannah Arendt (1906–1975), a German Jew, one of the leading thinkers of the 20th century. Her work continues to inspire us to reflect on questions of power, morality and responsibility in the modern world. While most of Arendt's major works have already been published in Czech, we had to wait until this year for her biography. It is an 800-page opus entitled Hannah Arendtová. For the Love of the World (published in Czech as Hannah Arendtová. Z lásky k světu), written by Elisabeth Young-Bruehl, a former student and later friend of the political philosopher. It has been brought out by Malvern in a translation by David Sanetrník on the 50th anniversary of Arendt's death. The discussion will focus on the life and legacy of this exceptional woman.