Hannah Arendt (1906-1975)Hannah Arendt (1906-1975)
Hannah Arendt, the German philosopher, journalist, and professor for political theory, would have been 100 years old on October 14, 2006. Her works were dedicated to the analysis of totalitarianism and its condemnation. This dossier collates biographical notes and resources on her works and their effect on contemporary history.
Hannah Arendt. Foto: Fred Stein
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Overviews: life and work
Einführung in Hannah Arendts politische Philosophie
http://achimwagenknecht.de/Arendt/index.htm
A German language thesis on the political philosophy in Hannah Arendt`s works, including references. The focus lies on totalitarianism and revolution, information and communication, and the definition of ´´politics´´. An Italian version is also available.
Projekt LeMo Hannah Arendt
http://www.dhm.de/lemo/html/biografien/ArendtHannah/
A German language biography of Hannah Arendt (1906-1975) by the German Museum online project.
Hannah Arendt (Wikipedia)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannah_Arendt
This article on the life and works of Hannah Arendt (1906-1975) and her political thought provides a detailed surview and introspection. A particular focus lies on her views on contemporary history, i.e. totalitarian regimes, National Socialism, and collaboration. It further lists links for further reading.
Hannah Arendt. Philosophy portal Goethe Institute, Athens
http://www.goethe.de/ins/bg/prj/uak/phi/are/deindex.htm
This site is part of a portal maintained by the Athens Goethe Institute, and is accessible in German and Greek. It provides information on the German philosopher Hannah Arendt (1906-1975),i.e. her biography, works and their impact, and translations of her works.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Hannah Arendt
http://www.iep.utm.edu
The document provides chronological information on the life and works of Hannah Arendt (1906-1975) as well as analyses of her thought and the works that influenced her. In particular, her views on totalitarianism, humankind, revolution, and Eichmann in Jerusalem are disscussed.
Berühmte Frauen der deutschen Geschichte: Hannah Arendt
http://www.learn-line.nrw.de/angebote/lesekinder/meinbuch/Lise/arendt.htm
A short biography of the German philosopher Hannah Arendt (1906-1975) that was collated by 9th form students at a secondary school. (in German)
Research papers, institutions and networks
Hannah-Arendt-Institut für Totalitarismusforschung e.V. an der TU Dresden (HAIT) / Hannah Arendt Institute for the Research on Totalitarianism at the Technical University of Dresden
http://www.hait.tu-dresden.de/ext/home_e.asp
The Hannah Arendt Institute deals principally with systematic research on Communism and National Socialism, which in the form of ideological dictatorships decidedly shaped the twentieth century. Their consequences are both a legacy and burden for the present and the future. Comparative perspectives of other state socialist systems add to the research on the SED (Socialist Unity Party) dictatorship in the former East Germany. The critical analysis of political extremism in history and present is part of the work of this Dresden research institute.
The website informs about events, publications and research projects.
Hannah Arendt-Zentrum an der Carl-von-Ossietzky-Universität Oldenburg (HAZ)
http://www.uni-oldenburg.de/arendt-zentrum/
The Hannah Arendt Center organises workshops, conferences and publications on the works of Hannah Arendt and 20th Century philosophy. Its focus lies on the Hannah Arendt archives where large part of the written legacy of Hannah Arendt is stored, and available to the academic and general public.
Hannah Arendt. Net
http://hannaharendt.net/index/testengl.html
The Berlin Arendt Networking Group which maintains this site is an association of researchers who are inspired by the works and thought of Hannah Arendt.- it informs about current issues, conferences, new releases and publications in the area of political thought. A newsletter and its archives are provided.
The Hannah Arendt Papers at the Library of Congress
http://rs6.loc.gov/ammem/arendthtml/arendthome.html
The Library of Congress stores the manuscripts (including letters, lecture notes, trial notes) written by the political philosopher and journalist Hannah Arendt (1906-1975). This website informs about the type of resources available, their digitisation, the biography of the author, and provides access to three essays reflecting on the impact of Hannah Arendt`s works. Further, the catalogue can be searched.
Hannah-Arendt-Preis für politisches Denken
http://www.hannah-arendt.de/
The German language website informs about the annual prize for political thought that has been appointed in the name of Hannah Arendt (1906-1975). It includes links, references, the list of persons who received the prize in the past, and current issues.
Events
Literaturhaus München: Hannah Arendt zum 100. Geburtstag
http://www.literaturhaus-muenchen.de/programm/reihe.asp?ID=171
A site on Hannah Arendt (1906-1975), including background information and references to the programme organised in Munich on the commemoration of her 100. birthday.
Verborgene Tradition – Unzeitgemäße Aktualität? Hannah Arendt 1906-2006
Anlässlich des 100. GEburtstags von Hannah Arendt (1906-1975) findet eine internationale Tagung statt. Im Tentrum stehen die politische Theorie von Arendt und ihre Aktualität für die Gegenwart.
This conference is held in commemoration of the 100th birthday of the philosopher and oolitical journalist Hannah Arendt (1906-1975). the conference will discuss her political theories and their relevance for contemporary politics. English is one of the conference languages.
Interviews
Günter Gaus im Gespräch mit Hannah Arendt (26.10.1964)
http://www.rbb-online.de/zurperson/interview_archiv/arendt_hannah.html
This interview was conducted in October 1964, and its full transcript is printed here. It follows the publication of Hannah Arendts book on the trial against Adolf Eichmann, which she discusses after initially stating the complex relationship of political theory and philosophy, and the role of women in society. (German only)
´´The philosophical Madonna´´
http://www.signandsight.com/features/510.html
This interview was conducted on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Hannah Arendts death (4.12.1975). The German-French politician Daniel Cohn-Bendit, who was acquainted with Hannah Arendt, reflects her political thought and major works (Totalitarianism, Eichmann) particularly with regard to resistance and collaboration.
Thinking with Body and Soul (Interview with the hisorian Joachim Fest)
http://www.goethe.de/ins/ph/map/ges/phi/en1224327.htm
The German historian Joachim Fest, who was well acquainted with the philosopher and journalist Hannah Arendt, first describes her character and her attitude to Martin Heidegger. Further, he discusses the relevance of her works for contemporary history, particularly as to research on totalitarianism.
Further web resources
Hannah Arendt in Hannover
http://www.hannah-arendt-hannover.de
A German language website by the university of Hanover (where Hannah Arendt was born). It includes references to events that are organised in commemoration of Hannah Arendt. Further links refer to lecture programmes and web resources.
The Raison d`être of Politics is Freedom . In commemoration of Hannah Arendt`s 100th birthday
http://www.goethe.de/ins/se/sto/acv/lit/2007/de1170920.htm
An article on Hannah Arendt (1906-1975), her life and political philosophy, in the context of political developments in Germany and Europe. A bibliography of selected works completes this document.
Hannah Arendt
http://bpb.de/files/S9TPZH.pdf
This German language special issue of the weekly magazine published by the German Centre for Political Education was published on the occasion of the 100th birthday of Hannah Arendt. Individual authors focus on different aspects on her works, particularly as to her reflections on totalitarian regimes.
(The dignity of a pariah)
http://www.zeit.de/1996/42/arendt.txt.19961011.xml
A German language article by the weekly ZEIT, featuring a portrait of the political person Hannah Arendt and written on the occasion of her 90. birthday, in 1996.
Philosophen: Martin Heidegger (Hamburger Bildungsserver)
http://www.hamburger-bildungsserver.de/welcome.phtml?unten=/faecher/philosophie/philosophen/heidegger/index.htm
German language website on Martin Heidegger, the Heidelberg philosopher (1889-1976). Including web links regarding his role during the era of National Socialism, and his relationship to Hannah Arendt.
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