Review and
expand on assignments 1 and 3 above and include references to leisure
philosophy literature and the value of leisure in your life. This paper must be
different from assignments 1 and 3 and cannot be the same paper re-submitted
for credit for assignment 4. This paper should be written in essay form and be
approximately 3-4 pages in length. Include issues discussed in class, such as
flow or the autoelic experience, the defining characteristics of leisure, the
social or cultural implications of leisure, and the benefits
of leisure.
In addition, answer the
following questions:
a. What is the value of
leisure to society?
b. How are you as a leisure professional (or
any professional) going to promote these values? Points will be given for the
following: 5?Introductory and concluding paragraph 25?Clearly expresses a
philosophy of leisure 30?The philosophy incorporates the definitions or
concepts from the text and ?discussions from class. 30 ?Clear and easy to
understand 10 ?Organized with logical transition
Leisure has been a central
concept in the philosophy of living a good life. It is often associated with
relaxation, enjoyment, and activities pursued for their own sake. In recent
years, there has been a growing interest in the role that leisure plays in
human flourishing, and the literature on leisure philosophy has expanded
accordingly. Leisure can be defined as activities engaged in for their own sake
rather than instrumental purposes. They are activities that are pursued
voluntarily, providing a sense of enjoyment and fulfillment. In many cases,
leisure activities involve a sense of flow or autotelic experience, in which
the individual is fully immersed in the activity and experiences a sense of
pleasure and satisfaction. These activities, then, provide a sense of value and
allow individuals to explore new things, and therefore help them develop their
intellectual, social and moral lives.