The Thomistic Institute The Importance of Play and Leisure w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. & Dr. R.J. Snell
Oct 10, 2024
Join Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., a prominent figure in Aquinas discussions, and Dr. R.J. Snell, Editor-in-Chief of Public Discourse, as they delve into the vital role of play and leisure in our lives. They discuss the contrast between genuine leisure and today’s productivity obsession, and how true relaxation fosters communal engagement. The conversation highlights vulnerability in relationships, the transformative nature of play, and navigating adult responsibilities while cherishing life’s simple joys. A philosophical journey that intertwines love, time, and a deeper understanding of fulfillment!
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The Pressure to Produce
- Today's students feel immense pressure to produce and be busy.
- Conspicuous busyness is seen as a virtue, masking potential existential anxieties.
Quiet Quitting
- Gen Z's pushback against overwork, through quiet quitting, isn't a return to leisure.
- It's more of an exhaustion with excess, not an embrace of existential richness.
Leisure as Contemplation
- Leisure isn't just rest, but activity done for its own sake, like contemplation.
- Play becomes contemplation when done for its inherent good, not an ulterior motive.