Bernard Bergen has written a thoughtful, clear inquiry into the key concepts and interpretations that make up Hannah Arendt's theory of totalitarianism. He approaches her Eichmann in Jerusalem with rare balance of judgment and sensitivity.
- Elisabeth Young-Bruehl, Haverford College; author of Anna Freud: A Biography,
<i>The Banality of Evil</i> ...is interesting exploration of Arendt's thought. ...it is worth considering seriously.
Studies In Contemporary Jewry
[Bergen] offers a fresh interpretation of the controversial phrase 'the banality of evil.'
Choice Reviews
Chapter 1 Preface
Chapter 2 Acknowledgments
Chapter 3 The Problem of "The Final Solution"
Chapter 4 The Problem of Thinking
Chapter 5 The Problem of "The Political"
Chapter 6 The Problem of Terror
Chapter 7 Index