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A Politics of Natality.

Authors :
Schell, Jonathan
Source :
Social Research. Summer2002, Vol. 69 Issue 2, p461-471. 11p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

The article comments on the ideas of philosopher Hannah Arendt. Political problems facing the contemporary world which Arendt tackled . Importance of the ideas of Arendt to understanding the present political realities is discussed. In Arendt's work, it could be found that natality is the mother of action, actions is the locus of freedom and a source of power, power gives life to politics. Political action generates the common world and when stabilized by the foundation of the polis, provides an immortal home for otherwise mortal beings.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0037783X
Volume :
69
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Social Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7114076