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Leisure the basis of culture

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Josef Pieper's "Leisure: The Basis of Culture" is a profound exploration of the nature of leisure and its importance for human flourishing.

Pieper argues that leisure, understood as a state of freedom from necessity, is essential for contemplation and the development of culture.

He contrasts leisure with mere idleness or entertainment, emphasizing its role in fostering creativity, intellectual growth, and spiritual development.

"Leisure" has had a significant impact on philosophical and theological thought.

Pieper's work challenges readers to reconsider the value of contemplation and the importance of creating a society that fosters leisure.

The book is a classic of philosophical and theological reflection.

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Mentioned in 12 episodes

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Arthur C. Brooks
as a guide to structuring leisure for meaning.
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How to Build a Life Full of Meaning and Purpose (ft. Arthur Brooks)
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Cal Newport
in relation to the question of what we do when all else is done.
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Ep. 269: Don’t Get Started
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Luke Burgis
as one of his favorite books.
152 snips
Thick Desires, Political Atheism, and Living an Anti-Mimetic Life
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Work Less, Achieve More – Why Working Too Much Cripples Productivity
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Jacob Howland
when discussing the importance of leisure and its connection to culture and spiritual openness.
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Jacob Howland on the Hidden Human Costs of AI
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Tod Worner
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Christine Rosen
's views on the value of slowing down and engaging in activities that are ends in themselves.
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The Extinction of Experience w/ Christine Rosen
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Robert Barron
when discussing the importance of leisure and the liberal arts.
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WOF 475: How to Balance Work and Leisure
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Paul Millerd
in relation to his contemplation of work and its impact after World War Two.
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#460 - Paul Millerd - The Tension Between Success And Happiness
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Rusty Reno
as the author of a book about leisure and culture.
The Death of Mass Literacy
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Christopher Perrin
to illustrate the importance of desire in learning.
Episode 41: Scholé over Schooling: Learning to be Mary in a Society of Martha
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Michael Goldstein
as the author of a book that provides value regardless of religious perspective.
#625: Leisure, Magnificence, and the Bitcoin Standard with Michael Goldstein
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Jenny Odell
as the source of the distinction between horizontal and vertical time.
Another Kind of Time – A Conversation with Jenny Odell
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Patrick Callahan
while discussing contemplation and its connection to art and philosophy.
The Beautiful and the Sublime: How to Make Art that Leads to God | Prof. Patrick Callahan
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C.R. Wiley
when reflecting on leisure and the nature of knowledge.
Up the Hierarchy!--Hans Boersma & Dionysius the Areopagite on Why We Have Hierarchy All Wrong
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Jennifer Frey
as a life-changing book that discusses workism and the importance of leisure.
Jennifer Frey on Education, Philosophy, and the University

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