In Praise of Idleness: A Timeless Essay
Jun 2017 · Macmillan
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Bertrand Russell is considered “the Voltaire of his time,” and Bradley Trevor Greive is considered one of the funniest people of his. Russell was a Nobel Laureate, and Greive is a New York Times bestselling author. Together, with Russell bringing the philosophy and Greive bringing the hilarious commentary, this book is a classic.
In his celebrated essay, In Praise of Idleness, Russell champions the seemingly incongruous notion that realizing our full potential—and thus enjoying the greatest possible success and happiness—is not accomplished by working harder or smarter, but through harnessing the extraordinary power of idleness.
Russell’s penetrating insights and exquisite turns of phrase feel as fresh and relevant today as when they were first written. Arguing that we can achieve far more by doing far less and that traditional wealth accumulation is a form of cultural and moral poverty, Russell demands greater depth from our age of abundant creativity and heralds the next wave of enlightened entrepreneurs.
In his celebrated essay, In Praise of Idleness, Russell champions the seemingly incongruous notion that realizing our full potential—and thus enjoying the greatest possible success and happiness—is not accomplished by working harder or smarter, but through harnessing the extraordinary power of idleness.
Russell’s penetrating insights and exquisite turns of phrase feel as fresh and relevant today as when they were first written. Arguing that we can achieve far more by doing far less and that traditional wealth accumulation is a form of cultural and moral poverty, Russell demands greater depth from our age of abundant creativity and heralds the next wave of enlightened entrepreneurs.
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Anna Redlin
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August 13, 2022
Wise, enjoyable, inspiring. Perfect to take with you on holiday, especially if you were taught to feel guilty when idle 🙂
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BERTRAND RUSSELL was a British mathematician, philosopher, logician, historian, and writer. Regarded as one of the most luminous minds in the history of humanity, Lord Russell received countless awards and honors throughout his long and celebrated life, including the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1950. His books include A History of Western Philosophy.
BRADLEY TREVOR GREIVE was born in Hobart, Tasmania, in 1970, and is now one of the world’s most successful humor authors, with sales in excess of 25 million copies across 115 countries. His books include The Blue Day Book and A Teaspoon of Courage.
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