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"The Rediscovery of Leisure: Pieper's Perspective"

Feb 12, 2024 - 9:27amSummary: Pieper posited that historically, leisure was a crucial aspect of life, revered more than work. Ancient Greeks defined work as the absence of leisure, and leisure was viewed as an ultimate goal, not a mere respite from labor. In modern times, this perspective has reversed, with work taking precedence and leisure seen as a break or reward for work. Pieper described leisure as a profound state of the soul, involving deep contemplation and engagement with reality.

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“Pieper argued that for most of history, leisure was one of the most important parts of life for people in many cultures. He noted that the ancient Greek translation for “work” was literally “not‑at‑leisure.” In Aristotle’s own words, “we are not‑at‑leisure in order to be‑at‑leisure.” Now, this is flipped. We work to earn time off and see leisure as a break from work. Pieper pointed out that people “mistake leisure for idleness, and work for creativity.” To Pieper, leisure was above work. It was “a condition of the soul,” and the “disposition of receptive understanding, of contemplative beholding, and immersion–in the real.” 57”

— The Pathless Path: Imagining a New Story For Work and Life by Paul Millerd

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