“The comity of European peoples went to pieces when, and because, it allowed its weakest member to be excluded and persecuted.” – Hannah Arendt, We Refugees, 1943     Hannah Arendt (October 14, 1906–December 4, 1975) was a German Jew who escaped the Holocaust, became an American citizen and saw some of the leading Nazis … Continue reading "Hannah Arendt on Jews, Refugees And Suicide, 1943" The post Hannah Arendt on Jews, Refugees And Suicide, 1943 appeared first on Flashbak.

Cataclysm and Change

Plato’s Last Word to Dionysius JamesHoare Tue, 07/01/2025 - 08:00

In ancient Greek mythology, Helios was the embodiment of the sun and drove across the sky every day in his golden chariot, creating the day-night cycle. As the god of the sun, Helios was also associated with light, life, and truth. From his place high in the sky, he was said to see and […]

‘The Big Hop’ by David Rooney review JamesHoare Mon, 06/30/2025 - 08:00