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The Importance of Play and Leisure w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. & Dr. R.J. Snell

The Thomistic Institute

CHAPTER

Reclaiming Leisure: A Path to Meaning

This chapter explores the essential role of play and leisure in human life, contrasting it with the modern obsession with productivity. It highlights the struggles faced by students today, including anxiety and existential emptiness, while suggesting that true leisure involves engagement and communion with others. Emphasizing philosophical insights on leisure, the chapter advocates for a deeper understanding of relaxation as an opportunity for contemplation and fulfillment.

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