Sobre la violencia

Published in 1970—at the height of the Cold War and amidst a backdrop of student protests, revolutionary movements, and armed conflicts—*On Violence* stands as one of Hannah Arendt’s most incisive essays. Challenging the notion that power originates from force, the philosopher argues that power and violence are distinct phenomena: while the former arises from collective action and the support of others, the latter may compel obedience, yet it is incapable of generating power. For Arendt, the future remains open; what seems impossible today can become reality if we choose to act. History is also shaped by those who dare to alter its course.