Capital sin for the Catholic Church, simple lack of energy in carrying out an action or laziness, there are many ways to conceive of laziness. On the other hand, it can happen that we feel a lack of energy that prevents us from moving forward and achieving our goals. Especially since the health crisis of recent years has changed our perceptions of work and leisure. According to a survey by the Jean-Jaurès Foundation, “70% of people who feel less motivated than before Covid-19 say they are more tired today, compared to an average of 41% of the population”. But what existential link is there between fatigue and laziness?
In this episode of “Pop Philosophy”, it’s about letting yourself be carried away by others to be quiet.
Éric Fiat, associate professor in philosophy, teacher-researcher, and professor at the University of Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée, uses a personal anecdote to help us see more clearly the concept of laziness. A video can be found at the top of this article.