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ssslytherin_'s review against another edition
4.0
Full of amazing analogies. Forces you to rethink a lot of life choices.
noel_rene_cisneros's review against another edition
Un ensayo sobre la importancia del pensamiento, del ocio y de la actividad intelectual, con citas de diversos autores que, conjugados con el estilo cuidado de Hitz lo hacen de una lectura muy disfrutable. Se nota la condición de conversa de la autora, no sólo por la confesión expresa de la misma, sino por el uso de conceptos muy católicos como el de comunión y de la lectura de Agustín y la primacia que otorga al pensamiento de este doctor de la iglesia en su argumentación.
aspiringorakle's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.25
Hitz's book is a love letter to the intellectual life, filled with capable examples from great novels and real life. Half the fun of reading books on the intellectual virtues is delighting in the excellence of the examples provided, and Hitz does amazing on that front. Her general point is lucid and exceptional as well: the intellectual life stems from general human concerns, is for all, and will be perverted by the excessive desire for pleasure, spectacle, or political gain. She brilliantly summarizes eudaimonistic ethics and makes her points humbly and carefully. While the writing can be a bit choppy, my only major complaint content wise is the final, political section of the book. To be sure, there are many good points--the intellectual life should not be pursued solely for the sake of social justice, and frequently academics pervert it so. However, it seems this point is a mere subset of the love of spectacle and ambition she speaks of beforehand. Seeking political gain in a bad way will always be a subset of those desires. Politics is a context, not a specific human faculty. That context will involve potentially corrupting influences, and those should be the focus. It seems to show an inordinate concern for politics: what Hitz wants to avoid. However, the main arc of the book is beautiful and well said. Learning and knowledge are beautiful and wonderful, and Hitz displays such admirably.
karothom's review against another edition
2.0
Ngl this was a difficult read for me. Many times I would just disagree with the author and criticize statements. But at least I can say I’m starting college strong by actually reading a school book so bye bye highschool me. Still I’m glad it’s done and read