{"title":"Brian O'Connor","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Brian O'Connor collection, where you can explore a fascinating blend of philosophy and psychology through his thought-provoking works. Known for his insightful and analytical approach, Brian O'Connor invites readers to delve deep into the philosophical underpinnings of everyday concepts and ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eIdleness\u003c\/em\u003e, challenges conventional views about the nature and value of idleness, prompting a profound re-evaluation of how we perceive productivity and leisure in contemporary society. Through compelling arguments and rich narratives, O'Connor unpacks complex philosophical ideas, making them accessible to both seasoned thinkers and newcomers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a student of philosophy, a psychology enthusiast, or simply curious about the intersections between these disciplines, Brian O'Connor's books offer valuable insights and stimulate meaningful reflection. Dive into his works to discover a world where philosophy and psychology seamlessly intertwine to provide a deeper understanding of the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"idleness-by-brian-oconnor-9780691204505","title":"Idleness","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe case for idleness as freedom from usefulness, performance, and the opinion of others\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor millennia, idleness and laziness have been seen as vices. We're all expected to work to survive and get ahead, and devoting energy to anything but labour and self-improvement can seem like a luxury or a moral failure. Far from questioning this conventional wisdom, modern philosophers have entrenched it, viewing idleness as an obstacle to the ethical need people have to be autonomous, to be useful, to contribute to the social good, or simply to avoid boredom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eIdleness\u003c\/i\u003e, the first book to challenge modern philosophy's portrayal of inactivity, Brian O'Connor argues that the case against an indifference to work and effort is flawed—and that idle aimlessness may instead allow for the highest form of freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'This valuable book tackles an issue both timeless and urgent today: to what extent is an idle life a good life?' - Mark Kingwell, University of Toronto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'O'Connor's vision of idleness is very ambitious and compelling, and the implications of the kind of shift he advocates are not insignificant...An exhilarating read.' - Anthony Morgan, \u003ci\u003eThe Philosopher\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Concise, well-argued and highly readable.' - Harry R. Lloyd, \u003ci\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000644059372,"sku":"9780691204505","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2032193482434.jpg?v=1763292991"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/brian-oconnor.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}