The Work of the Hands: A Theoretical Difference between Marx and Arendt. This essay examines the main points of theoretical disagreement between Karl Marx and Hannah Arendt. It is argued here that the most important distinction between Arendt and Marx lies in their differing interpretations of labor. Marx portrays labor as a generalized theory of manpower, and Arendt indicates there are two kinds of labor, animal laborans (animal labor) and homo faber, or, the work of the hands. 13-pages, bibliography lists 2 sources. Pages: 13 Bibliography: 2 source(s) listed Filename: 13022 Work the Hands.doc Price: 116.35