The Political Humanism
of Hannah Arendt
The Political Humanism
of Hannah Arendt
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McCarthy, Michael H., 1942-
The political humanism of Hannah Arendt / Michael McCarthy.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-7391-7719-8 (cloth : alk. paper) -- ISBN 978-0-7391-7720-4 (electronic)
Political and social views. 2. Humanism. I. Title.
JC251.A74M394 2012
320.5--dc23
2012021598
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