In Praise of Idleness

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Phenomenoumena

20 episodes

6 days ago

Thoughtful discussions of topics ranging from music and film to Eastern/Western philosophy, ecology, economics, physics, psychology, etc. to find a greater context for bringing forth a world with others, expanding the collective pool of perceiving, the lifeworld. Welcome to the Phenomenoumena community, and thank you for your contribution.

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In Praise of Idleness

Phenomenoumena

44 minutes 46 seconds

5 years ago

In Praise of Idleness

In his essay "In Praise of Idleness," Bertrand Russell argues for shorter work days and fewer days of work per week. In this premiere Phenomenoumena podcast, we discuss the details and reflect on Russell's observations, which are, if anything, even more relevant today than they were in 1932 when this thought-provoking essay was authored.