![]() ![]() Arendt argues that, for modern totalitarian regimes, terror is not a means to an end, but an end in itself. Totalitarian terror is used indiscriminately it is directed at enemies of the regime and obedient followers without distinction. In fact, Arendt argues that totalitarianism is significantly less likely to originate in locations with small populations.Īrendt also argues that modern totalitarian regimes are defined by their use of terror. Totalitarian governments strive for global rule and are distinguished by their successful organization of the masses. Totalitarian governments are characterized by their replacement of all prior traditions and political institutions with new ones that serve the specific and singular goal of the totalitarian state. ![]() Dictatorships can be totalitarian, but they are not inherently totalitarian. Arendt rejects the notion that a dictatorship is necessarily totalitarian. Arendt also argues that scholars and leaders have mistakenly equated nationalism and imperialism. Arendt argues that the origins of totalitarianism in the twentieth century have been too simplistically attributed to nationalism, and totalitarianism has been too easily defined as a government characterized by authoritative single-party rule. ![]()
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