Lazy!

On the benefits of doing nothing

by Bernd Imgrund

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— Against the mantra of always having to be doing something — A compact cultural history of laziness — Anecdotes and aphorisms In a world that is characterised by the idea of achievement, laziness is considered a mortal sin. This has a long tradition. "If anyone will not work, let him not eat," wrote Paul the Apostle. So laziness, we are led to believe, is considered punishable by death in the Bible. But there is more to laziness than the mortal sin of inertia. It also includes idleness and contemplation, which no one finds reprehensible. Laziness can even be sexy. Its most charming variant is nonchalance: nothing upsets me; I take things as they come. A very readable essay about the need for idleness in our stressful times.

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Author Biography

Bernd Imgrund was born in Cologne in 1964 and baptised with the local Kölsch beer. He was an altar boy, an out-and-out conscientious objector, and the editor of an alternative city magazine. The author of over 20 novels and non-fiction books to date that address topics such as table tennis, skat and motorcycles. Imgrund lives in Cologne with his wife and two children, where he also likes to pop out for the occasional beer.

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Bibliographic Information

  • Publisher Hirzel
  • Publication Date April 2023
  • Orginal LanguageGerman
  • ISBN/Identifier 9783777630397
  • FormatPaperback
  • Primary Price 18 EUR
  • ReadershipProfessional and Scholarly
  • Publish StatusPublished
  • Original Language TitleFaul! Vom Nutzen des Nichtstuns
  • Edition1st edition 2023
  • Copyright Year2023
  • Series7 deadly sins

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