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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.
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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as a guide to structuring leisure for meaning.


Arthur C. Brooks

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How to Build a Life Full of Meaning and Purpose (ft. Arthur Brooks)
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in relation to the question of what we do when all else is done.


Cal Newport

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Ep. 269: Don’t Get Started
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as one of his favorite books.


Luke Burgis

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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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when discussing the importance of leisure and its connection to culture and spiritual openness.


Jacob Howland

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Jacob Howland on the Hidden Human Costs of AI
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in relation to 

's views on the value of slowing down and engaging in activities that are ends in themselves.


Tod Worner


Christine Rosen

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The Extinction of Experience w/ Christine Rosen
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when discussing the importance of leisure and the liberal arts.


Robert Barron

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WOF 475: How to Balance Work and Leisure
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in relation to his contemplation of work and its impact after World War Two.


Paul Millerd

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#460 - Paul Millerd - The Tension Between Success And Happiness
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as the author of a book about leisure and culture.


Rusty Reno

The Death of Mass Literacy
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to illustrate the importance of desire in learning.

Christopher Perrin

Episode 41: Scholé over Schooling: Learning to be Mary in a Society of Martha
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as the author of a book that provides value regardless of religious perspective.

Michael Goldstein

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as the source of the distinction between horizontal and vertical time.

Jenny Odell

Another Kind of Time – A Conversation with Jenny Odell
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while discussing contemplation and its connection to art and philosophy.

Patrick Callahan

The Beautiful and the Sublime: How to Make Art that Leads to God | Prof. Patrick Callahan
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when reflecting on leisure and the nature of knowledge.


C.R. Wiley

Up the Hierarchy!--Hans Boersma & Dionysius the Areopagite on Why We Have Hierarchy All Wrong
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as a life-changing book that discusses workism and the importance of leisure.


Jennifer Frey

Jennifer Frey on Education, Philosophy, and the University