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Vita Contemplativa: In Praise of Inactivity

Name: Vita Contemplativa: In Praise of Inactivity
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Book Synopsis: In our busy and hurried lives, we are losing the ability to be inactive. Human existence becomes fully absorbed by activity – even leisure, treated as a respite from work, becomes part of the same logic. Intense life today means first of all more performance or more consumption. We have forgotten that it is precisely inactivity, which does not produce anything, that represents an intense and radiant form of life.

For Byung-Chul Han, inactivity constitutes the human. Without moments of pause or hesitation, acting deteriorates into blind action and reaction. When life follows the rule of stimulus–response and need–satisfaction, it atrophies into pure survival: naked biological life. If we lose the ability to be inactive, we begin to resemble machines that simply function. True life begins when concern for survival, for the exigencies of mere life, ends. The ultimate purpose of all human endeavour is inactivity.

In a beautifully crafted ode to the art of being still, Han shows that the current crisis in our society calls for a very different way of life: one based on the vita contemplative. He pleads for bringing our ceaseless activities to a stop and making room for the magic that happens in between. Life receives its radiance only from inactivity.

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Are you tired of constantly being on the go? Living in a world where being inactive is seen as a waste of time? It's time to embrace the art of stillness with Vita Contemplativa: In Praise of Inactivity! In our fast-paced society, we have forgotten the power of being inactive. But renowned author Byung-Chul Han is here to remind us that inactivity is not only vital for our well-being but also holds the key to true fulfillment.

In this thought-provoking book, Han challenges the notion that constant activity equates to a successful life. He argues that true human existence lies in moments of pause and reflection. It is in these moments of inactivity that we find the essence of who we are. Without it, we become mere machines following a stimulus-response pattern, devoid of true life.

The current crisis in our society demands a new way of life, one rooted in the vita contemplative. Han beautifully presents the case for bringing our ceaseless activities to a halt and embracing the magic that happens in between. Inactivity is not a waste of time; it is a source of radiance, offering us the opportunity to truly live and experience the world around us.

If you're ready to break free from the never-ending cycle of busyness and rediscover the beauty of being still, Vita Contemplativa: In Praise of Inactivity is a must-read. It's time to prioritize your well-being and embrace the transformative power of inactivity. Get your copy today and unlock the secret to a more fulfilling life.

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