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The Influence of Ancient Greek Philosophy on the Social Policy of Leisure in early Twentieth-Century Britain.

  • Published In: Groniek, 2023, n. 235. P. 77 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Snape, Robert 3 of 3

Abstract

Leisure is a complex and much mis-used word. This paper explores the historical meanings of leisure in British social policy from the middle of the nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. As social reform movements campaigned for more time for leisure, social philosophers turned to Plato and Aristotle for their articulation of the use of leisure in ancient Athens. This paper evaluates the ways in which this created a policy discourse of leisure that remains relevant today [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Groniek. 2023/03, Issue 235, p77
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Education
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0169-2801
  • Accession Number:175731781
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