“The essence of leisure is not to assure that we may function smoothly but rather to assure that we, embedded in our social function, are enabled to remain fully human.”
Book:An Anthology
Quote by Josef Pieper
Work
An Anthology
An Anthology is a curated selection of diverse writings that spans a range of styles and themes, offering readers a glimpse into the breadth of human expression through the written word. more
Author
Josef Pieper
Josef Pieper was a German philosopher known for his research into the Western philosophical tradition and his critical analysis of modern culture. His works covered various fields such as ethics, political philosophy, and aesthetics, and had a profound impact on contemporary philosophy and the intellectual world. more
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