Well done! And you've done something that I'd like to steal: your summary of how you think about Arendt! I couldn't have described my own take on her better than what you've said. And, as you suggest, this could apply to a number of thinkers. BTW, the inside cover of my worn copy of THE HUMAN CONDITION shows that I purchased it on 12 October 1974, about two months after my wife & I were married. So I'll soon be marking the 50th anniversary of two important (but not equally important!) relationships this year.
Not worrying about 'not getting it' is something I've leant on heavily. I rely heavily on lists of characters in Russian books because there are so many of them and I keep getting the names confused! I've not reread much of the recent literature I've been reading but I intend to start doing that soon.
Tracy,
Well done! And you've done something that I'd like to steal: your summary of how you think about Arendt! I couldn't have described my own take on her better than what you've said. And, as you suggest, this could apply to a number of thinkers. BTW, the inside cover of my worn copy of THE HUMAN CONDITION shows that I purchased it on 12 October 1974, about two months after my wife & I were married. So I'll soon be marking the 50th anniversary of two important (but not equally important!) relationships this year.
Better be careful of that intellectual crush! 🤣 Congratulations on your anniversaries.
Not worrying about 'not getting it' is something I've leant on heavily. I rely heavily on lists of characters in Russian books because there are so many of them and I keep getting the names confused! I've not reread much of the recent literature I've been reading but I intend to start doing that soon.