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AEWCH 89: BRIAN O'CONNOR or ADORNO & WHY NOT TO FEEL BAD ABOUT DOING NOTHING

Against Everyone with Conner Habib

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Philosophies on Idleness and Freedom

Exploring varied perspectives on idleness and freedom, this chapter scrutinizes the critical stance of some philosophers towards idleness while contemplating the concept of feeling 'at home' in the world as a form of liberty. The conversation navigates through different interpretations of freedom, contrasting the effortless contemplation of renowned thinkers with the inner turmoil experienced by philosophers like Wittgenstein, shedding light on the unique challenges of philosophical labor and mental struggles.

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