Happiness and contemplation
Book • 1958
Josef Pieper's "Happiness and Contemplation" is a profound exploration of the nature of happiness and its connection to contemplation.
Pieper argues that true happiness is not found in mere pleasure or worldly success but in the contemplative life, a life of leisure dedicated to the pursuit of truth and beauty.
He draws upon the philosophical traditions of antiquity and the Christian faith to illuminate the importance of contemplation for human flourishing.
The book emphasizes the role of leisure as a necessary condition for contemplation and highlights the dangers of a society obsessed with productivity and efficiency.
Pieper's work offers a timeless and insightful perspective on the meaning of happiness and the importance of cultivating a contemplative disposition.
Pieper argues that true happiness is not found in mere pleasure or worldly success but in the contemplative life, a life of leisure dedicated to the pursuit of truth and beauty.
He draws upon the philosophical traditions of antiquity and the Christian faith to illuminate the importance of contemplation for human flourishing.
The book emphasizes the role of leisure as a necessary condition for contemplation and highlights the dangers of a society obsessed with productivity and efficiency.
Pieper's work offers a timeless and insightful perspective on the meaning of happiness and the importance of cultivating a contemplative disposition.
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