The Value of Time and Leisure in a World of Work

Herausgeber: Haney, Mitchell R.; Kline, David A.

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book is concerned with how we should think and act in our work, leisure activities, and time utilization in order to achieve flourishing lives. The scope papers range from general theoretical considerations of the value, e.g. 'What is a balanced life?', to specific types of considerations, e.g. 'How should we cope with the effects of work on moral decision-making?'

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lexington Books
• Seitenzahl: 178
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 419g
• ISBN-13: 9780739141403
• ISBN-10: 0739141406
• Artikelnr.: 30519260

Autorenporträt

Edited by Mitchell R. Haney and David A. Kline - Contributions by Kevin Aho; Robert Audi; Peter A. French; Al Gini; Charles Guignon; Annette Holba; Marcia Homiak; Mike W. Martin and Valerie Tiberius

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 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
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