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Book Synopsis: Hannah Arendt began her scholarly career with an exploration of Saint Augustine's concept of caritas, or neighborly love, written under the direction of Karl Jaspers and the influence of Martin Heidegger. After her German academic life came to a halt in 1933, Arendt carried her dissertation into exile in France, and years later took the same battered and stained copy to New York. During the late 1950s and early 1960s, as she was completing or reworking her most influential studies of political life, Arendt was simultaneously annotating and revising her dissertation on Augustine, amplifying its argument with terms and concepts she was using in her political works of the same period. The disseration became a bridge over which Arendt traveled back and forth between 1929 Heidelberg and 1960s New York, carrying with her Augustine's question about the possibility of social life in an age of rapid political and moral change.
In Love and Saint Augustine, Joanna Vecchiarelli Scott and Judith Chelius Stark make this important early work accessible for the first time. Here is a completely corrected and revised English translation that incorporates Arendt's own substantial revisions and provides additional notes based on letters, contracts, and other documents as well as the recollections of Arendt's friends and colleagues during her later years.
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Discover the profound insights of Hannah Arendt's early scholarly work with Love and Saint Augustine. This captivating book delves into the concept of caritas, or neighborly love, as explored through the lens of Saint Augustine. With influences from esteemed philosophers Karl Jaspers and Martin Heidegger, Arendt's dissertation on Augustine's teachings offers a unique perspective on social life in the face of political and moral change.
Originally written in Germany in the 1930s, Love and Saint Augustine has since become a treasured piece of academic literature. Now, for the first time, readers have access to a completely corrected and revised English translation that incorporates Arendt's own substantial revisions. Through this translation, you'll gain a deeper understanding of Arendt's development as a scholar and witness the evolution of her thoughts as she traverses between 1929 Heidelberg and 1960s New York.
Joanna Vecchiarelli Scott and Judith Chelius Stark have meticulously curated this edition of Love and Saint Augustine, ensuring its accessibility while maintaining the integrity of Arendt's original work. Their additional notes—derived from letters, contracts, and recollections of Arendt's friends and colleagues—enhance your reading experience, providing valuable context and insights into Arendt's intellectual journey.
Unleash your intellectual curiosity and delve into the brilliance of Hannah Arendt's early masterpiece. Gain profound insights into the nature of love and social life, and experience the transformative power of her words. Don't miss out on the opportunity to add Love and Saint Augustine to your collection today.
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