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Do you live a life of action or a life of contemplation? Hannah Arendt's 1958 publication The Human Condition addresses the philosophical components of human life, including the necessity of and relationships between work, labor, and action.
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Instructional Ideas
- Bring to a philosophy class when discussing Arendt or other 20th century views on human life
- Have learners create their own presentations about the vita contemplativa
- Prompt class members to examine their own lives in a journal or poster project, noting the parts of their vita activa
Classroom Considerations
- Video focuses on the first part of Arendt's theory; for the second part, refer to the full analysis that is available on the publisher's website
- Comment section is available for public viewing and use
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Takes a step-by-step method to explain the three elements of the vita activa in politics
- Connects well to philosophy, political science, world history, and language arts
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- None