The Philosophy of Idleness Author: [Ireland] Brian O'Connor Publisher: Beijing United Publishing Company

Introduction · · · · · ·
1. Philosophical monographs on "work and idleness" in the 21st century: Irish philosopher O'Connor, with a sharp pen, fiercely criticizes the mainstream philosophical tradition that excludes idleness, such as Hegel, Schopenhauer, Beauvoir...

2. This book justifies idleness: The author believes that idleness may be closer to freedom, and idleness also has profound practical significance and should be protected. Idleness is particularly valuable in an overworked society where 996 is widely publicized. The author believes that we should be wary of the harm caused to humans by a world that excludes idleness. A world that excludes idleness not only causes personal anxiety, harms health, and makes people lose their sense of happiness, but also makes society fall into a special kind of vulnerability.

3. The practical significance of idleness: Being idle may be the shortcut to freedom. Idleness is an experience that allows us to transcend the norms and customs of real society. When we are idle, even if the final outcome or goal is not clear, we know what we are doing. Idleness may give us a glimpse of another way of life. Just like Haruki Murakami was turned on by the crisp sound of a ball hitting the court.