I have been thinking about work lately, as my relationship with it has always felt uncalibrated. To explore this topic, I am reading a book by philosopher Raymond Geuss called A Philosopher Looks at Work. Geuss examines the modernist notion of work, positing that there are six criteria for defining it, with the first three constituting its essence:

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The post explores the concept of work and discusses the characteristics of time drunks and work martyrs. It suggests finding a balance between the two extremes and emphasizes the importance of a wise approach to work.

The Virtuous Mean Between Time Drunkenness and Work Martyrdom