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10/11/2025

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www.thewayitis.co.uk. is a very thought provoking philosophy site. Relevant to current affairs today. Well worth a visit. Below is a piece on Hannah Arendt
Hannah Arendt (1906–1975) was a German-Jewish philosopher who fled N**i Germany and later witnessed the horrors of totalitarianism firsthand, including the Holocaust. These experiences shaped her thinking about power, authority, and human responsibility. She wrote about the dangers of thoughtless conformity, the fragility of public life, and the ways ordinary people can participate meaningfully in society.

Hannah Arendt covered the 1961 trial of Adolf Eichmann in Jerusalem as a reporter for The New Yorker. She observed that Eichmann was not a fanatical monster but an ordinary bureaucrat who carried out horrific acts without critical thought or moral reflection. From this, she developed her famous idea of “the banality of evil”: great atrocities can be committed by ordinary people who fail to think and take responsibility for their actions. Her reporting sparked controversy, as some accused her of downplaying Eichmann’s guilt or blaming Jewish leaders, but her central point was a philosophical one about thoughtlessness and moral responsibility.

For Arendt, the task of philosophy was not only to understand the world but to help people act responsibly within it. She believed that education, civic engagement, and the courage to think critically are essential to sustaining a shared world where freedom, justice, and human dignity are possible. Her work continues to guide anyone seeking to navigate complex political and moral challenges today.

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10/10/2025

This year’s theme is Mental Health in catastrophes and crises.

Crises, whether global or personal — can leave us feeling overwhelmed, unsafe, and uncertain. It’s a reminder that access to mental health support is not a luxury, but a necessity.

If you’re struggling, please know that you are not alone. Support is available:

Samaritans — Call 116 123 (free, 24/7)
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Su***de — Call 0800 068 4141 (for under 35s, free, 24/7)
Mind — Information and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem
nhs.uk — Call 111 for urgent mental health support

Counselling can also provide a safe space to process difficult feelings, rebuild resilience, and feel heard after a crisis.

www.counselling-directory.org.uk

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