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"In Praise of Idleness" is a collection of essays where Bertrand Russell critiques the work ethic and advocates for leisure as essential for personal and societal well-being.
He suggests that modern technology should reduce working hours, freeing individuals to engage in intellectual and artistic pursuits.
Russell argues that a culture of continuous work leads to unhappiness, while leisure allows for contemplation and creativity.
He envisions a society where people have ample time to cultivate their minds and contribute to culture.
The book challenges conventional notions of productivity and success, promoting a balanced lifestyle that values both work and leisure.
He suggests that modern technology should reduce working hours, freeing individuals to engage in intellectual and artistic pursuits.
Russell argues that a culture of continuous work leads to unhappiness, while leisure allows for contemplation and creativity.
He envisions a society where people have ample time to cultivate their minds and contribute to culture.
The book challenges conventional notions of productivity and success, promoting a balanced lifestyle that values both work and leisure.
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Svend Brinkmann as the author of a book that 
Mikkel Thorup wrote an afterword or foreword to, discussing the idea of leisure.
Svend Brinkmann as the author of a book that Mikkel Thorup wrote an afterword or foreword to, discussing the idea of leisure.
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