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Jokes about the uselessness of a liberal arts education are cliche--they also evidence the absence of a liberal arts education.

The whole point of a liberal arts education is the study of things that are good in themselves, not good as a means to enjoying something else. Arts of that sort are servile--they serve a higher good. 

Today Chris introduces listeners to the book, Leisure: The Basis of Culture by the late German philosopher Joseph Pieper. 

Of course Tom and Glenn have a lot to add. The conversation gets into the parallel between Sabbath observance and leisure, social class and freedom, and many other matters. 

Enjoy!

Here's a link to the book on Amazon.