Philosophy 101
Study questions: Arendt, Chpts. 1-3
1. Briefly describe the biography that Arendt provides of
Eichmann. How does she describe
his early years and his path to
membership in the S.S.?
2. What are the essential features of Eichmann's character that
Arendt focuses on? What comes
through in her discussion about the
kind of person he is? How are these points developed?
(I.e., what examples does she use to
illustrate his character?)