Applying Arendt's Vita Activa to Religion

Hannah Arendt clearly articulated a vision of political life free of religious origins as well as the dominance of religious authorities. Nonetheless, she both consistently drew upon religious ideas as well as encouraged religious actors to weigh in on political matters. To understand why, I firstly...

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Published inPolitics, religion & ideology Vol. 22; no. 1; pp. 1 - 16
Main Author Stanley, Timothy
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Routledge 02.01.2021
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Dominance
Hannah Arendt
intersubjectivity
plurality
reconciliation
Religion
secularization
Vita activa
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Summary:Hannah Arendt clearly articulated a vision of political life free of religious origins as well as the dominance of religious authorities. Nonetheless, she both consistently drew upon religious ideas as well as encouraged religious actors to weigh in on political matters. To understand why, I firstly reiterate her account of intersubjective plurality articulated throughout the vita activa's three categories of labor, work and action. Secondly, I apply the vita activa to some of Arendt's most prominent writings on religion. What emerges is yet another way in which Arendt's oeuvre continues to matter.
ISSN:2156-7689
2156-7697
DOI:10.1080/21567689.2021.1877670