Writing Quote of the Day October 14, 2022 Mike 16 Comments “Storytelling reveals meaning without committing the error of defining it.” Hannah Arendt Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading… Related
Always heard about her. Wish I knew more. So much good stuff to read and so little time. Maybe one day … Loading...
Tales, A good place to start is The Political Philosophy of Hannah Arendt by D’Entreves. I have a dog-eared copy in my office. It’s lively and challenging. Loading... Reply
I love that quote. I am reading a fair bit about Arendt in some of my classes. I have to read one of her books for an upcoming class. She, along with many of the writers/thinkers of her era, thought widely and is hard to pigeonhole into one genre. Loading... Reply
Arendt is indeed difficult to classify. She is probably who the Romans had in mind when they coined the term sui generis. Loading... Reply
That’s a great quote
thomasstigwikman,
Glad you liked it. Arendt is always refreshing and insightful.
Nice!
Daelalus Lex,
Arendt is a gold mine of original ideas.
Always heard about her. Wish I knew more. So much good stuff to read and so little time. Maybe one day …
Excellent quote! That’s a keeper.
Michele,
Agreed!
That’s the trick, isn’t it? Great quote!
Jacquie,
Yes, that’s the trick.
Great quote. I must check her work out!
Tales,
A good place to start is The Political Philosophy of Hannah Arendt by D’Entreves. I have a dog-eared copy in my office. It’s lively and challenging.
Fantastic! I will have a look for that today. Thanks a lot.
Tales,
Enjoy!
I love that quote. I am reading a fair bit about Arendt in some of my classes. I have to read one of her books for an upcoming class. She, along with many of the writers/thinkers of her era, thought widely and is hard to pigeonhole into one genre.
Arendt is indeed difficult to classify. She is probably who the Romans had in mind when they coined the term sui generis.
Oh, she is spot on!