Arendt Held Responsible For The Eichmann Trial

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Agamben and Arendt have similar convictions regarding human rights and the necessity of the law to properly protect the freedoms and rights of individuals. In particular, Arendt addresses the problems that Eichmann should be held responsible for during the trial, whereas, Agamben considers camp culture and the political structure of the camp in terms of the law. Within the jurisdiction of the Eichmann trial, the importance of human rights in the system of the nation-state plays a large role in determining the final result, as it emphasizes the uniqueness of what it means to be human and the importance of justice through a fair and due process.
In terms of the Eichmann trial, Arendt strongly argues that Eichmann should have been tried in an

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