Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Arendt does emphasize the importance of action as a space for human flourishing, but she was not a eudemonist in the traditional sense. Eudaimonia (well-being or flourishing) in Arendt's view is not achieved through a philosophical system or individual well-being alone. Rather, it emerges in the context of public participation, where individuals engage in political action and deliberation that shape the common world. The notion of action as potentially eudemonic is correct, but it’s crucial to note that Arendt’s understanding of eudaimonia is rooted in her politics of freedom and pluralistic interaction, not just in private, individualistic flourishing.

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