Sigal Ben-Porath - Teachers Make a Difference - George Kateb

The speaker reflects on their educational journey, highlighting the influence of dedicated teachers in Israel and a significant seminar experience at Princeton University. During this seminar, led by George Caleb, the speaker was introduced to the concept of individualism and the works of Hannah Arendt, particularly 'Eichmann in Jerusalem', which left a lasting impression.

What aspect of the speaker's educational background is emphasized in the first section?

• The influence of dedicated teachers in Israel

• The speaker's dislike for public schools

• The speaker's experience at a private school

• The lack of quality teachers in Israel

Who was the professor that allowed the speaker to attend the seminar on individualism?

• John Locke

• Albert Einstein

• George Caleb

• Hannah Arendt

What was the main topic of the seminar led by George Caleb?

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Individualism

• Collectivism

Which philosopher's work did the speaker encounter for the first time during the seminar?

• Karl Marx

• Hannah Arendt

• Jean-Paul Sartre

• Friedrich Nietzsche

What was the title of the work by Hannah Arendt that made a significant impact on the speaker?

• On Revolution

• The Human Condition

• The Origins of Totalitarianism

• Eichmann in Jerusalem