FAQ About Hannah Arendt

'Vita activa,' or 'the active life,' is a central concept in Hannah Arendt's work, particularly in 'The Human Condition.' It refers to a life dedicated to human activities, including labor, work, and action. Arendt differentiates these activities as follows: labor fulfills biological needs, work creates artifacts and structures, and action pertains to political engagement and interaction within a public space. She argues that these activities define the human experience and political life.