Work.

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Work is one of the most universal features of human life; virtually everybody spends some part of their life at work. It is often associated with tedium and boredom; in conflict with the things we would otherwise love to do. Thinking of work primarily as a burden - an activity we would rather be without - is a thought that was shared by the philosophers in ancient Greece, who generally regarded work as a terrible curse. And yet, research shows that it prolongs life and is generally good for people's physical and mental health. This is perhaps why work is increasingly recognized as a crucial so.  Read more... Cover Half Title Title Dedication Copyright Contents Introduction 1. From curse to vocation: a brief history of the philosophy of work 2. Work and meaning 3. The distribution of work 4. Work and leisure 5. Being managed 6. Getting paid 7. Work in an age of affluence 8. The end of work? 9. Life and work Further reading References Index.