University Scholar Award, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point

Fellow, International Programs UWSP, London

L&S Faculty and Program Development Grant for research in Arendt Archives at the Library of Congress

Philosophy Department Nominee, University Scholar Award, UWSP

National Endowment for the Humanities Seminar Grant, “Religious Diversity and the Common Good.” Boston College

Lyotard and the Philosopher Child

Hannah Arendt and the War in Iraq

Expert Help: Arendt’s World Alienation

Hannah Arendt is considered to be one of the most influential political thinkers of the twentieth century. The enormous breadth of her work places particular demands on the student coming to her thought for the first time.  In Arendt: A Guide for the Perplexed, Karin Fry explores the systematic nature of Arendt's political thought that arose in response to the political controversies of her time and describes how she sought to envision a coherent framework for thinking about politics in a new way. Thematically structured and covering all of Arendt's key writings and ideas, this book is designed specifically to meet the needs of students coming to her work for the first time.

Arendt: A Guide for the Perplexed (Guides for the Perplexed)

This book covers arguments made by various sides of the political-religious divide from the past 30 years, showing what the actual differences are between these groups. By stressing the typically ignored similarities, the book better informs partisans and the public to move debate forward.

Beyond Religious Right and Secular Left Rhetoric: The Road to Compromise (Palgrave Studies in Religion, Politics, and Policy)

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Since 1906, the University’s hallmark has been a culture of engagement that bridges theory with practice, extends the learning environment beyond the classroom, and promotes student growth and life success. Central to the University’s mission is the faculty’s dedication to excellence in teaching and the development of a fertile learning environment exemplified by a free exchange of ideas, high academic expectations, and individual responsibility for academic achievement. Faculty, staff, and students embrace core values expressed through integrity, civility, kindness, collaboration, and a commitment to lifelong learning, wellness, and social responsibility.

Georgia Southern University

Most of Dr. Fry's research examines topics in art, popular culture, religion, and politics. Her current research interests involve the political thought of Hannah Arendt and she serves as the Managing Editor of Arendt Studies. Prior to Georgia Southern University, she taught courses in continental philosophy, politics, and philosophy of art at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point.

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