In Praise of Idleness and Other Essays by Bertrand Russell (Unwin Paperbacks) — Pre-Loved Edition

Reclaim your leisure with one of the sharpest minds of the 20th century.

In this brilliant, delightfully witty collection of essays, Nobel laureate Bertrand Russell challenges our modern obsession with relentless productivity. Writing during the economic turmoil of the 1930s, Russell argues a timeless truth: a fulfilling society isn't built on backbreaking, endless labor, but on leisure, curiosity, and the freedom to think.

Published by the renowned Unwin Paperbacks, this edition brings together Russell’s sharpest commentary on architecture, fascism, education, and social philosophy. It is a refreshing, deeply relevant antidote to modern burn-out culture.

Book Details & Features:

• Author: Bertrand Russell

• Publisher: Unwin Paperbacks

• Format: Vintage Paperback

• Language: English

Condition: Pre-Loved / Pre-Owned 📖

This is a pre-loved copy looking for its next home. Expect genuine vintage charm: gentle shelf wear, light toning on the page edges, and the unmistakable warmth of a book that has been read and appreciated.

• Binding: Intact and strong

• Pages: Clean text, no major missing pages or severe damage

• Overall Quality: Very Good pre-owned condition—perfect for collectors of classic philosophy and lovers of vintage paperbacks.

"If the ordinary wage-earner worked four hours a day, there would be enough for everybody and no unemployment..." — Bertrand Russell