IN PRAISE OF IDLENESS AND OTHER ESSAYS

Discover a fascinating collection of essays by Bertrand Russell that provokes thought and challenges conventional patterns. This book is a journey through philosophical, sociological, and ethical considerations that will surely stimulate your curiosity and encourage you to reflect on the modern world. An ideal read for those seeking intellectual challenges and inspiration.

• Provocative essays on philosophy, sociology, and ethics
• Intellectual journey through the thoughts of Bertrand Russell
• Inspiration for reflection on the modern world
• Critical look at fascism, socialism, and Western civilization
• Reflections on youth education and the role of science
• The title essay In Praise of Idleness, questioning the value of work
• 2025 edition in paperback

Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) was a prominent English philosopher, logician, mathematician, essayist, writer, and Nobel laureate in literature (1950). Known for his social engagement, pacifism, and advocacy of atheism, Russell was one of the founders of analytic philosophy and the author of dozens of books, including the fundamental work Principia Mathematica, co-authored with Alfred North Whitehead.

In the collection of essays In Praise of Idleness, originally published in 1937, Russell deals with issues at the intersection of philosophy, sociology, and ethics, including the genealogy of fascism, socialism, Western civilization, youth education, as well as comets and insects. In his title essay, he writes about a world in which no one will be forced to work more than four hours a day, and everyone who needs it will be able to devote themselves to scientific research, and painters will be able to paint without starving.

Russell argues that in conditions that enable a happy life, ordinary men and women will become better, less prone to persecuting others and less suspicious of others. The fondness for wars will disappear, and good humor will become a character trait that the world needs most. Modern production methods have given us the opportunity to provide peace and security for all, but instead, we prefer that some overwork and others vegetate in misery.

The book In Praise of Idleness and Other Essays is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the modern world and seek inspiration for change. It is a collection of essays that makes you think, challenges conventional patterns, and provokes reflection on the meaning of life and the value of work. The 2025 edition in paperback is an excellent choice for any lover of philosophical and social literature.