The next reading is a chapter by the philosopher Hannah Arendt, who escaped Nazi persecution by fleeing from Germany to the United States. This essay contains her most valuable analysis on power, and she breaks down the differences between power, strength, force, authority, and lastly, violence.
Get the reading here:
Arendt - On Violence Pt. 2
As always, we are meeting at Camas Books (2620 Quadra Street; unceded Lekwungen Territory) at 6:30pm on Sunday, January 8th.