Hana Arendt

Hana Arendt was a German-American political theorist and philosopher, known for her works on the nature of power, authority, and totalitarianism. Born in 1906 in Germany, she fled the Nazi regime and settled in the United States in 1941. Arendt is best known for her books, including 'The Origins of Totalitarianism,' 'The Human Condition,' and 'Eichmann in Jerusalem,' where she coined the phrase 'the banality of evil' to describe the ordinary nature of those who commit atrocities under totalitarian regimes. Her work continues to influence political thought, particularly discussions about morality, politics, and human rights.