The Refusal of Work
The Refusal of Work
Challenging Conventional Ideas About Labor and Employment
About This Book
Rejecting the Work-Centered Life (2015) examines the problematic structure of our labor-driven society. With a standard 40-hour work week leaving countless people stressed, angry, and physically unwell, the current system fails to justify itself as the sole gateway to income, social standing, and community connection. David Frayne explores both theoretical frameworks and real-world examples of people who challenge conventional employment expectations. The book features critical philosophy alongside personal stories from individuals who have scaled back their hours or abandoned traditional employment entirely.
Who Should Read This?
- Workers who constantly daydream about entrepreneurship or career changes while on the job
- People nostalgic for the schedule autonomy they enjoyed during their university years
- Employees experiencing increasingly debilitating Sunday evening anxiety about the week ahead
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