{"product_id":"in-praise-of-idleness-by-bertrand-russell-rare-books","title":"In Praise of Idleness by Bertrand Russell [rare books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"159\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"162\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"185\"\u003eIn Praise of Idleness\u003c\/em\u003e is a provocative and philosophical essay (first published in 1935) in which Bertrand Russell challenges the widely held belief that work is inherently virtuous. He argues that the modern obsession with labor and productivity has led to widespread misery and inequality, advocating instead for a society that values leisure and intellectual pursuits. Russell suggests that with technological advancement, people could work far fewer hours—around four per day—if resources and labor were more fairly distributed. By reducing overwork, individuals would have more time to develop culture, creativity, and happiness, which he sees as essential components of a truly civilized society. The essay critiques capitalism, consumerism, and the notion that idleness equates to laziness, reframing leisure as a necessary condition for human flourishing and social progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBertrand Russell \u003c\/strong\u003e(1872–1970) was a British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, and Nobel laureate in literature (1950). One of the 20th century’s most influential thinkers, Russell was a pioneering figure in analytic philosophy and an outspoken social critic. He wrote extensively on a wide range of subjects including logic, education, religion, and politics. Known for his clarity of thought and advocacy for peace, rationalism, and secularism, Russell opposed both war and totalitarianism throughout his life. \u003cem data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003eIn Praise of Idleness\u003c\/em\u003e reflects his enduring belief in reason, human potential, and the importance of liberating individuals from unnecessary toil to cultivate deeper forms of knowledge, joy, and cooperation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255611973818,"sku":"354FRGQGX-Used","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/brrrr.jpg?v=1761361016","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/in-praise-of-idleness-by-bertrand-russell-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}