Leisure: The Beautiful Spiritual Homeland of Humanity

Author: Ma Huidi
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: The book is divided into four parts: "Leisure Theory," "Leisure Culture," "Leisure Economy and Leisure Industry," and "Overview of Leisure Issues," discussing various aspects such as leisure philosophy, leisure culture, leisure economy, and leisure industry from an interdisciplinary perspective. Its core idea is that leisure holds significant cultural value in the evolution of human civilization, serving as a realm of the human spiritual homeland. Leisure is a product of human self-reflection and contemplation, serving as a "key" to exploring human essence and the purpose of life. The author believes that thousands of years ago, the sages of China had profound interpretations of the term "leisure." "" (xiū) means resting by leaning on a tree, emphasizing harmony between humans and nature; "" (xián) conveys tranquility, purity of thought, and peace, and from the combination of these meanings, it reveals the unique cultural connotations and value significance of leisure. Passing on the precious national cultural heritage and constructing contemporary leisure theory is an unavoidable responsibility for Chinese scholars.