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Book SynopsisIt is a platitude that most people, as they say, ''work to live'' rather than ''live to work.'' And in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, work weeks have expanded and the divide between work time and personal time has significantly blurred due to innovations in such things as electronic communications. Concerns over the value of work in our lives, as well as with the balance or use of time between work and leisure, confront most people in contemporary society. Discussions over the values of time, leisure, and work are directly related to the time-honored question of what makes a life good. And this question is of particular interest to philosophers, especially ethicists. In this volume, leading scholars address a range of value considerations related to peoples'' thoughts and practices around time utilization, leisure, and work with masterful insight. In addressing various practical issues, these scholars demonstrate the timeless relevance and practical import of Phil
Trade ReviewThe writers of these essays are top-notch, the variety of angles taken is useful, and the applications are very relevant to contemporary business. The essays in this book not only help us to think through the issues of work and leisure, but they help us see how philosophers throughout the ages have provided insight to this issue. -- Andy Gustafson, Creighton University
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Part 2 Part I. Theoretical Considerations of Time, Balance, Work, and Leisure Chapter 3 Chapter 1. Balancing Work and Leisure Chapter 4 Chapter 2. Phenomenological Reflections on Work and Leisure in America Chapter 5 Chapter 3. The Question of Philosophical Leisure: A Philosophy of Communication Part 6 Part II. Theory Meets Practice in the World of Work and Leisure Chapter 7 Chapter 4. Yes We Can Live Reasonably Well and Decently in an Imperfect World (Or How Work and Leisure Contribute to a Flourishing Life) Chapter 8 Chapter 5. Corporate Culture and Quality of Life: The Virtues of Industry and the Rewards of Leisure Chapter 9 Chapter 6. Worthwhile Living in Second Life Part 10 Part III. Reflective Practices Chapter 11 Chapter 7. Wisdom and Work Chapter 12 Chapter 8. The Effects of Work on Moral Decision-Making Chapter 13 Chapter 9. The Value of Slow
