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On Violence

Hannah Arendt
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On Violence

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1970

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Hannah Arendt

On Violence

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1970
Book Details
Pages

106

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1970

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In On Violence, Hannah Arendt explores the nature and role of violence in society. She distinguishes between power and violence, arguing that they are opposites: power comes from collective action, while violence is instrumental, often used when power is absent. The text examines the conditions under which individuals and groups resort to violence and its implications for freedom and politics.

Informative

Contemplative

Challenging

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.1

5,093 ratings

63%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

In On Violence, Hannah Arendt delivers a thought-provoking analysis of the nature and role of violence in politics. Critics praise her clear differentiation between power and violence and her insightful historical context. However, some reviewers find her arguments complex and challenging to follow, which may hinder accessibility for general readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read On Violence?

A reader interested in On Violence by Hannah Arendt likely has a keen interest in political theory, philosophy, and sociology. Fans of Michel Foucault’s Discipline and Punish or George Orwell’s 1984 will appreciate Arendt’s analytical depth and exploration of power, authority, and the nature of violence.

4.1

5,093 ratings

63%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

106

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1970

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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