Choosing the Lesser Evil Politically – Quote by Hannah Arendt

„Politically, the weakness of the argument has always been that those who choose the lesser evil forget very quickly that they chose evil.“

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Hannah Arendt (1906–1975) was a German historian and philosopher who extensively studied totalitarianism, politics, and social theory.

Quote by Hannah Arendt on the political significance of choosing the lesser evil and its problems.


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Hannah Arendt quote about choosing the lesser evil in politics

Hannah Arendt was a prominent political theorist and philosopher of the 20th century, known for her studies on totalitarianism, power, authority, and the nature of evil. Born in Germany, she emigrated to the USA during the Nazi era, where she wrote her most influential works. Her analyses continue to shape the understanding of political systems and social structures.

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"In their moral justification, the argument of the lesser evil has played a prominent role. If you are confronted with two evils, the argument runs, it is your duty to opt for the lesser one, whereas it is irresponsible to refuse to choose altogether. Its weakness has always been that those who choose the lesser evil forget quickly that they chose evil.[....] Acceptance of the lesser evil is deliberately used to accustom officials, as well as the population at large, to accept the evil itself." Hannah Arendt
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"The choice before human beings, is not, as a rule , between good and evil but between two evils. You can let the Nazis rule the world : that is evil; or you can overthrow them by war , which is also evil. There is no other choice before you, and whichever you choose you will not come out with clean hands." George Orwell
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