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The Idea of Leisure challenges conventional wisdom about progress by positioning leisure as a fundamental measure of human advancement. This Routledge publication explores how philosophy, religion, and social sciences intersect with the concept of leisure, arguing that improved quality of life extends beyond technological achievement and economic productivity. The book examines leisure as a singular vector for measuring societal progress, a perspective often overlooked in traditional discussions of human development. Drawing on interdisciplinary analysis, it demonstrates how leisure reflects the true success of social organisation and scientific advancement. This scholarly work is essential reading for those studying anthropology, sociology, and the philosophy of human flourishing, offering fresh insight into what genuine progress means beyond material accumulation and work-focused metrics.

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Published by Routledge, a leading academic publisher of philosophy and social sciences literature.

Explores leisure as a measurable indicator of human progress and quality of life improvements.

Draws on interdisciplinary perspectives from philosophy, religion, and social sciences research.

Addresses anthropology and sociology through the lens of leisure and social organisation.

Challenges conventional progress narratives by emphasising leisure's role in human flourishing.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
15 January 2012
Listed Since
10 June 2011

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