Edward Abramowski i utopia czasu wolnego

This article examines Edward Abramowski’s views on leisure in the context of his utopia of stateless socialism. These views are already present in his early writings, where work is treated as an instrument of class rule and the acquisition of leisure time seems necessary for workers to become conscious citizens. Abramowski’s concept of leisure is further developed in his works from the end of the nineteenth century, in which the success of the socialist cause depends on limiting working time. In these texts, he advocates the “right to be lazy,” as the basis for fraternal social relations. In practice, such entitlement will ensure respect for the individuality of each human being and their right to self-realization at will. The article concludes with remarks on the relevance of Abramowski’s concept in the context of the phenomenon of a “bullshit job.”