Description
"Eichmann in Jerusalem" is a seminal work by political theorist Hannah Arendt that delves into the trial of Adolf Eichmann, a key architect of the Holocaust, in 1961. Arendt's book is a meticulous examination of the trial proceedings and a philosophical exploration of the nature of evil and the banality of bureaucratic obedience. She coins the term "the banality of evil" to argue that individuals like Eichmann commit heinous acts not out of malevolence, but due to thoughtless conformity to authority. The book raises profound questions about moral responsibility, the role of individuals in a totalitarian system, and the complexities of justice in the aftermath of mass atrocities. Arendt's groundbreaking analysis continues to provoke discussions on ethics, justice, and the human capacity for moral reasoning.
- Book Cover Type: Paperback
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- ISBN: 9786229647738
- Persian Title: کتاب آیشمن در اورشلیم اثر هانا آرنت
