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Routledge - The Idea of Leisure: First Principles Book

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Explore the evolving relationship between human progress and free time in The Idea of Leisure: First Principles. Published by Routledge, this work examines the arguments made by thinkers in philosophy, religion, and the social sciences regarding the improvement of the human condition. While many argue that science, technology, and social organization lead to increased happiness and better quality of life, the role of leisure is often overlooked in discussions of progress. This book investigates the assumption that leisure is an integral part of the social order. It proposes that leisure can serve as a singular vector to measure human advancement, even though it is rarely mentioned in writings about the idea of progress. For readers interested in anthropology, sociology, and the social sciences, this text offers a unique perspective on how our use of time reflects our societal success and the application of human skill and reason.

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Examines the link between science, technology, and the improvement of the human condition.

Explores perspectives from philosophy, religion, and the social sciences regarding societal progress.

Investigates how leisure functions as a metric for measuring human advancement.

Analyzes the connection between the organization of society and increasing quality of life.

Provides a deep look at how human skill and reason impact the concept of leisure.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1412842727
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 15 January 2012
Listed Since: 10 June 2011

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