Tradition and the Modern Age
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"Tradition and the Modern Age" is an essay by political theorist Hannah Arendt that examines the crisis of authority and continuity in modern Western society as inherited traditions lose their binding power.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Tradition and the Modern Age Context triple: [Between Past and Future, hasPart, Tradition and the Modern Age]
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Tradition
Tradition is a large master-planned residential and commercial community in Port St. Lucie, Florida, known for its small-town feel, town center, and extensive amenities.
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B.
In the Tradition
"In the Tradition" is a folk and blues album by American singer-guitarist Dave Van Ronk that showcases his interpretations of traditional songs and classic material.
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C.
The Modern
The Modern is a renowned contemporary art museum in Fort Worth, Texas, known for its striking Tadao Ando–designed building and significant collection of post–World War II art.
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D.
Roots of Western Culture
Roots of Western Culture is a philosophical work by Herman Dooyeweerd that analyzes the religious and ideological foundations shaping Western civilization.
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E.
O Moderno
O Moderno is a vibrant, abstract artwork by Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes, characterized by her signature use of bold colors, layered patterns, and geometric forms.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Tradition and the Modern Age Target entity description: "Tradition and the Modern Age" is an essay by political theorist Hannah Arendt that examines the crisis of authority and continuity in modern Western society as inherited traditions lose their binding power.
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A.
Tradition
Tradition is a large master-planned residential and commercial community in Port St. Lucie, Florida, known for its small-town feel, town center, and extensive amenities.
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B.
In the Tradition
"In the Tradition" is a folk and blues album by American singer-guitarist Dave Van Ronk that showcases his interpretations of traditional songs and classic material.
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C.
The Modern
The Modern is a renowned contemporary art museum in Fort Worth, Texas, known for its striking Tadao Ando–designed building and significant collection of post–World War II art.
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D.
Roots of Western Culture
Roots of Western Culture is a philosophical work by Herman Dooyeweerd that analyzes the religious and ideological foundations shaping Western civilization.
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E.
O Moderno
O Moderno is a vibrant, abstract artwork by Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes, characterized by her signature use of bold colors, layered patterns, and geometric forms.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
essay
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political theory essay ⓘ |
| addresses |
disenchantment of the world
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problem of grounding authority without tradition ⓘ tension between freedom and authority ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Hannah Arendt's critique of modernity
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Hannah Arendt's theory of authority ⓘ |
| author | Hannah Arendt ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| discusses |
authority independent of tradition
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loss of continuity between past and present ⓘ modern historical consciousness ⓘ political implications of the decline of tradition ⓘ |
| examines |
crisis of authority in modern Western society
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discontinuity in Western history ⓘ erosion of inherited traditions ⓘ relationship between past and present ⓘ role of tradition in political life ⓘ |
| field |
intellectual history
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philosophy ⓘ political theory ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Western intellectual tradition
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modern break with classical and religious authorities ⓘ |
| genre | non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
critical of modernity's destruction of tradition
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critical of unreflective reliance on tradition ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Western philosophical tradition
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crisis of tradition in the 19th and 20th centuries ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
authority
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break with tradition ⓘ continuity in Western history ⓘ crisis of authority ⓘ loss of binding power of tradition ⓘ modern Western society ⓘ modernity ⓘ tradition ⓘ |
| partOf | Hannah Arendt's early postwar writings ⓘ |
| philosophicalDiscipline |
political philosophy
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political theory ⓘ social philosophy ⓘ |
| philosophicalTheme |
historical rupture
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legitimacy of authority ⓘ role of memory and heritage in politics ⓘ |
| setInContextOf |
modern Western history
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post-Enlightenment Europe ⓘ |
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