In Praise of Idleness

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The idea that the poor should have leisure has always been shocking to the rich.

Bertrand Russell

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Topic

Rich vs. poor Leisure Equality

Author

Bertrand Russell

Source

In Praise of Idleness Harper's Magazine

Medium

Essay Magazine

Language

English

Time

1932 1930s 20th century

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Citation

Russell, Bertrand. "In Praise of Idleness." In Praise of Idleness and Other Essays. George Allen & Unwin, 1935. Originally published in Harper's Magazine, Oct. 1932.