Hannah Arendt on Tribal Nationalism and Humanity

„Politically speaking, tribal nationalism [patriotism] always insists that its own people are surrounded by 'a world of enemies' - 'one against all' - and that a fundamental difference exists between this people and all others. It claims its people to be unique, individual, incompatible with all others, and denies theoretically the very possibility of a common mankind long before it is used to destroy the humanity of man.“

Hannah ArendtHannah Arendt explains how tribal nationalism destroys humanity and depicts peoples as incompatible.
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Hannah Arendt (1906–1975) was a German historian and philosopher who extensively studied totalitarianism, politics, and social theory.

Hannah Arendt analyzes the destructive mechanisms of tribal nationalism and its impact on humanity.


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Hannah Arendt quote about tribal nationalism, enemies, and the shared humanity of all people

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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