Idleness

Idleness: a philosophical essay

by O'Connor, Brian

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Challenges modern philosophy's portrayal of inactivity, arguing that the case against an indifference to work and effort is flawed, and that idle aimlessness may instead allow for the highest form of freedom. Explores how some of the most influential modern philosophers drew a direct connection between making the most of our humanity and avoiding laziness

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  • Full title :Idleness : a philosophical essay

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Challenges modern philosophy's portrayal of inactivity, arguing that the case against an indifference to work and effort is flawed, and that idle aimlessness may instead allow for the highest form of freedom. Explores how some of the most influential modern philosophers drew a direct connection between making the most of our humanity and avoiding laziness

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  • Publication Date:2018

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  • Description:216 sider

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  • ISBN:9780691167527 (ib.), 0691167524 (ib.)
  • oclc:on1098170890

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Essays Filosofi frihed inaktivitet lediggang Socialetik

Writers

O'Connor, Brian

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