FAQ About Hannah Arendt

'Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil' is a report by Hannah Arendt on the 1961 trial of Adolf Eichmann, one of the major organizers of the Holocaust. In this work, Arendt introduces the concept of 'the banality of evil,' suggesting that evil can manifest in ordinary individuals who simply accept orders and conform without critical thought. This controversial thesis sparked significant debate on moral responsibility and the nature of evil.