Laziness
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The Right to Be Lazy: Marx, Engels, and the Critique of Work Ethic
The chapter explores Engels' financial support to the La Fargre family amidst political turmoil, and Paul Le Fargre's writing of the preface to 'The Right to Be Lazy' while in prison. It discusses Marx and Engels' witty responses to critiques of communism leading to laziness and addresses the relevance of such critiques today. Delving into idleness and work ethic, it examines historical shifts in work patterns, the impact of technology on work hours, and the necessity of incorporating moments of laziness into one's life for balance.
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