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arendt

/ˈɑːr.ənt/

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noun

/ˈɑːr.ənt/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к конкретному человеку, обычно фамилия известной личности.

A proper noun referring to a specific person, typically a surname of a notable individual.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Hannah ArendtC1formal

    A German-born American historian and political philosopher (1906–1975), known for her works on totalitarianism, the nature of power, and the banality of evil.

    ruХанна Арендт

    • Arendt's book 'The Origins of Totalitarianism' is a seminal work in political theory.
    • She coined the phrase 'the banality of evil' in her report on the trial of Adolf Eichmann.
    • Arendt's ideas about the public sphere continue to influence modern political philosophy.