The Banality of Evil in Modern Democracy
Reflections on Recent Events in South Korea
In contemporary society, we frequently witness crises in democracy and abuses of power. The recent events in South Korea, where discussions of illegal martial law have emerged, bring to mind Hannah Arendt's concept of the "banality of evil" - a notion she developed while covering Adolf Eichmann's trial in 1961. This concept has never felt more relevant …
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