The Nature of work

 

Philosophers such as Aristotle, Bertrand Russell, and Joseph Pieper have argued that paid work is merely a means to leisure, that leisure is a higher good, which is essential for human flourishing, and that work merely for the sake of work does not contribute to human well-being. For this assignment, you will consider not only your opinion on work, but your opinion on the importance of leisure.

 

For this assignment, imagine this: your team at work is struggling to balance the goods of work with the goods of leisure; at the same time, management expects employees to work long hours and weekends—whatever it takes to get the job done well and on time. Your team asks you to prepare a presentation for management on the importance of leisure in maintaining a healthy work–life balance. You are asked to not only consider the concept of work, but the value and definition of leisure to an overworked and burnt-out team.

 

The deliverable for this assignment is to create a 5–7-slide PowerPoint presentation. Consider the opinions of philosophers from this week’s readings and activities.

 

Instruction

 

Draft a presentation that addresses the following:

 

· Define the philosophical concept of leisure.

 

· Explain the difference between leisure and laziness.

 

· Discuss your opinion regarding whether paid work is merely a means to leisure.

 

· Describe how leisure should be valued in comparison to work.

 

· Discuss your opinion regarding the importance of leisure as part of a successful life.

 

Your presentation should meet the following requirements:

 

· Length: 5–7 slides

 

· Text layout: A layout that allows your instructor to read over explain your presentation. The text you are reading off of when presenting your essay.

 

· Format: The format of your presentation must be one that your instructor can access for review and grading

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