Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil by Hannah Arendt
This book is a thought-provoking exploration of the trial of Adolf Eichmann, a major organizer of the Holocaust. The author argues that Eichmann was not a fanatical ideologue, but rather an ordinary individual who simply followed orders and bureaucratic procedures, highlighting the terrifying potential for evil in any system that values obedience over personal responsibility. The concept of the "banality of evil" is introduced, suggesting that horrific acts can be committed by ordinary people under certain conditions.
The 1181st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1963
- Nationality
- German
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 312
- Words
- 76,000
- Original Language
- English
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- Best Books Ever (bookdepository.com)
- The Hundred Most Influential Books Since The War (WW2) (Central and East European Publishing Project)
- The 100 Greatest Non-Fiction Books (The Guardian)