Mexico Past and Present: Hannah Arendt

Season 23

About the Episode

Mexican intellectuals Carmen Boullosa, Cuauhtemoc Medina and Jean Meyer reflect on a quote by philosopher Hannah Arendt and consider Mexico's history and how it is reflected in the present.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 21m 45s

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