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Article: Breves remarques sur le travail comme vecteur de la citoyennete [*].(philosophy and anthropology of work)
- Article from:
- The Canadian Review of Sociology and Anthropology
- Article date:
- February 1, 2001
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This article examines the history of the notion of work in relation to its philosophical and anthropological meaning, as well as to its meaning in a sociological context. Work is certainly conceived of as a productive act, but it is also considered as bestowing the right to benefit from the privileges of membership in society. Three perspectives are looked at in this context: those of A. Gorz, P Bourdieu and A. Touraine. On this basis, the proposition that "work is dead" is examined closely. The author argues that work is still a way of integrating into society, but a way that actually compromises citizenship rights with regard to those who are working. Young people are ...