FAQ About Hannah Arendt
What is the concept of 'the banality of evil'?
The concept of 'the banality of evil' was developed by Hannah Arendt in her book 'Eichmann in Jerusalem.' It refers to the idea that evil is not always perpetrated by fanatical villains but can arise from ordinary individuals who accept without questioning the orders and norms imposed upon them. Arendt observed Adolf Eichmann during his trial and concluded that his participation in the Holocaust resulted not from inherent wickedness, but from a thoughtless adherence to duty and orders.
