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Leisure: The Basis Of Culture
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One Of The Most Important Philosophy Titles Published In The Twentieth Century, Josef Pieper'S Leisure, The Basis Of Culture Is More Significant, Even More Crucial, Today Than It Was When It First Appeared More Than Fifty Years Ago. This Edition Also Includes His Work The Philosophical Act. Leisure Is An Attitude Of The Mind And A Condition Of The Soul That Fosters A Capacity To Perceive The Reality Of The World. Pieper Shows That The Greeks And Medieval Europeans, Understood The Great Value And Importance Of Leisure. He Also Points Out That Religion Can Be Born Only In Leisure A Leisure That Allows Time For The Contemplation Of The Nature Of God. Leisure Has Been, And Always Will Be, The First Foundation Of Any Culture. Pieper Maintains That Our Bourgeois World Of Total Labor Has Vanquished Leisure, And Issues A Startling Warning: Unless We Regain The Art Of Silence And Insight, The Ability For Nonactivity, Unless We Substitute True Leisure For Our Hectic Amusements, We Will Destroy Our Culture And Ourselves.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Leisure: The Basis of Culture'? A: The main theme of 'Leisure: The Basis of Culture' by Josef Pieper is the significance of leisure as an essential foundation for culture, arguing that true leisure fosters deeper contemplation and understanding of reality.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Leisure: The Basis of Culture'? A: The author of 'Leisure: The Basis of Culture' is Josef Pieper, a notable philosopher known for his insights into leisure and its impact on culture.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: This edition of 'Leisure: The Basis of Culture' was published on October 1, 2009.
- Q: How many pages does 'Leisure: The Basis of Culture' have? A: 'Leisure: The Basis of Culture' has a total of 145 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Leisure: The Basis of Culture' a new book? A: 'Leisure: The Basis of Culture' is listed as a new book.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the first edition of 'Leisure: The Basis of Culture'.
- Q: Does this book include any additional works? A: Yes, this edition includes Josef Pieper's work 'The Philosophical Act'.
- Q: What category does 'Leisure: The Basis of Culture' fall under? A: 'Leisure: The Basis of Culture' falls under the category of Philosophy.
- Q: What key insight does Pieper provide about leisure? A: Josef Pieper argues that leisure is not merely free time but a state of mind that is crucial for spiritual and cultural development, emphasizing its role in understanding the nature of God.