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In his philosophical reflections on the art of lingering, acclaimed cultural theorist Byung-Chul Han argues that the value we attach today to the vita activa is producing a crisis in our sense of time. Our attachment to the vita activa creates an imperative to work which degrades the human being into a labouring animal, an animal laborans. At the same time, the hyperactivity which characterizes our daily routines robs human beings of the capacity to linger and the faculty of contemplation. It therefore becomes impossible to experience time as fulfilling. Drawing on a range of thinkers including Heidegger, Nietzsche and Arendt, Han argues that we can overcome this temporal crisis only by revitalizing the vita contemplativa and relearning the art of lingering. For what distinguishes humans from other animals is the capacity for reflection and contemplation, and when life regains this capacity, this art of lingering, it gains in time and space, in duration and vastness.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the fast-paced demands of modern life? Do you find yourself constantly rushing from one task to another, without having a moment to breathe? We have the solution for you - "The Scent of Time: A Philosophical Essay on the Art of Lingering". This thought-provoking book by acclaimed cultural theorist Byung-Chul Han delves into the crisis of time that we face in today's society.
In our pursuit of productivity, we have forgotten the importance of slowing down and savoring the present moment. Byung-Chul Han argues that our obsession with the vita activa, the life of constant action and work, has led to a degradation of our humanity. We have become mere laboring animals, driven by the imperative to work. This relentless hyperactivity leaves no room for contemplation and hinders our ability to experience time as truly fulfilling.
However, there is hope. By rediscovering the art of lingering, the vita contemplativa, we can escape this temporal crisis. "The Scent of Time" draws on the wisdom of influential thinkers such as Heidegger, Nietzsche, and Arendt to provide guidance on how to regain our capacity for reflection and contemplation. When we give ourselves permission to linger, to pause and delve into the richness of the present moment, our experience of time expands. We find ourselves immersed in a vastness of duration and space, where true fulfillment resides.
Ready to embark on this transformative journey? Take the first step towards reclaiming your sense of time. Dive into the pages of "The Scent of Time: A Philosophical Essay on the Art of Lingering" and discover how the power of contemplation can bring balance, meaning, and fulfillment to your life. Embrace the art of lingering today!
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