Across the world, authoritarianism is on the rise and democracy appears under threat. Dr. Martin Shuster, Professor of Philosophy and the Isaac Swift Distinguished Professor of Jewish Studies, will lead a discussion around Hannah Arendt’s 1951 book, The Origins of Totalitarianism.  The event also marks the acquisition by J. Murrey Atkins Library of a rare first edition of the book, which features an entirely different conclusion than the one found in contemporary copies (a feature Shuster will discuss). Charlotte’s Philosophy and Critical Theory Lab will be on-site for this event.┃library.charlotte.edu 

• Thursday, Oct. 24; 6 p.m.; J. Murrey Atkins Library, Halton Reading Room; Register  

A reception follows, doors open for refreshments at 5:30.