Arendt is often credited with reemphasizing the ideas of the Greek polis and using them to evaluate the contemporary world. How does the concept of ‘action’, support that view.
Arendt believes in action as political involvement and engagement. This idea is similar to Aristotle’s belief of active participation as a common good and an act that will most benefit the polis in its entirety. For Aristotle, engagement in politics is key in creating a unified polis that is not alienated from the rest of the citizens and can together form a common good. Similarly, Arendt also believes in this idea of political engagement in order to form a unified community. Arendt also challenges Marx in the belief of labor. While Marx believes a revolution is necessary to overthrow capitalism, Arendt believes in active participation as being key to achieving the most good for society.,
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