Description
An ethical framework and vision of free time for social good-and how to achieve it. In the work-centric culture of today's world, it is easy to view free time as indulging laziness or extravagance.Conor M. Kelly, however, argues that free time possesses enormous potential for good if exercised in accordance with theological ethics. By examining pursuits such as television, digital media use, sports, and travel from the perspective of Catholic solidarity, Kelly demonstrates how individuals can choose new free time activities or restructure current pursuits to be more relational and socially conscious. The first book to use the Catholic theological tradition to explore the importance of free time, The Fullness of Free Time addresses a crucial topic in the ethics of everyday life, providing a useful framework for scholars and students of moral theology, philosophy, and political theory, as well as anyone hoping to make their free time more meaningful.
"An inherently absorbing, thoughtful and thought-provoking read throughout"
About the Author
Conor M. Kelly is an assistant professor of theology at Marquette University. He is a Catholic theological ethicist who works at the intersection of fundamental moral theology and applied ethics. He is the coeditor of Poverty: Responding Like Jesus with Kenneth R. Himes and has published articles in a number of journals, including Theological Studies, the Journal of Moral Theology, Horizons, and the Journal of the Society of Christian Ethics.
Reviews
Jeffreys-Jones packs the narrative with fine-grained details and memorable character sketches. Espionage buffs will want to take a look.
An inherently absorbing, thoughtful and thought-provoking read throughout * Midwest Book Review *
Overall, The Fullness of Free Time will provide a valuable resource for moral philosophers, graduate students, or those looking to delve deeper into the ethical underpin- nings of how they spend ordinary time. * Studies in Christian Ethics *
Book Information
ISBN 9781647120146
Author Conor M. Kelly
Format Paperback
Page Count 296
Imprint Georgetown University Press
Publisher Georgetown University Press
Weight(grams) 386g
"An inherently absorbing, thoughtful and thought-provoking read throughout"
About the Author
Conor M. Kelly is an assistant professor of theology at Marquette University. He is a Catholic theological ethicist who works at the intersection of fundamental moral theology and applied ethics. He is the coeditor of Poverty: Responding Like Jesus with Kenneth R. Himes and has published articles in a number of journals, including Theological Studies, the Journal of Moral Theology, Horizons, and the Journal of the Society of Christian Ethics.
Reviews
Jeffreys-Jones packs the narrative with fine-grained details and memorable character sketches. Espionage buffs will want to take a look.
An inherently absorbing, thoughtful and thought-provoking read throughout * Midwest Book Review *
Overall, The Fullness of Free Time will provide a valuable resource for moral philosophers, graduate students, or those looking to delve deeper into the ethical underpin- nings of how they spend ordinary time. * Studies in Christian Ethics *
Book Information
ISBN 9781647120146
Author Conor M. Kelly
Format Paperback
Page Count 296
Imprint Georgetown University Press
Publisher Georgetown University Press
Weight(grams) 386g
