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Hannah Arendt, a key figure in 20th-century political philosophy, presents her interpretation of vita activa. She examines the three main aspects of the human condition: labor, work, and action. Arendt argues that true personal freedom can only be fully achieved through engaging with others and actively participating in shaping policies, rather than through comfortable, passive consumerism.
“What do we do?” is the central theme of one of the most influential political-philosophical treatises of the 20th century.
Aristotle, unusual for classical philosophy, emphasizes practical activity rather than the human capacity for thought. The three main sections of The Human Condition focus on labor, work, and action.
Arendt distinguishes between endless labor, which aims to support the lives of individuals and society; work, which seeks to establish the permanence of things and create civilization as opposed to nature; and action — the ongoing and free interaction among all the diverse individuals forming society, their exchange of ideas, and the development of values for shaping political thought, memory, and history.
Arendt explains the danger of losing personal freedom when society prioritizes labor outcomes—such as comfort and consumerism—and neglects participation in public life and politics. She highlights the delicacy of institutions that rely on everyone's continuous efforts and underscores the importance of birth over death: every new person born has the potential to create something new.
The publication features a foreword by Danielle Allen and an introduction by Margaret Kenovan. Translated from English by Halyna Kurylo.
| Language | Ukrainian |
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| ISBN | 978-617-8535-45-2 |
| Dimensions | 155x235 mm |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Year of publication | 2025 |
| Number of pages | ≈448 |
| Art design | Sasha Bychenko, Oleksii Salnykov |
| Translator | Halyna Kurylo |
| Author | Hannah Arendt |
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