Paul Lafargue

Paul Lafargue was a French Marxist thinker and revolutionary born in 1842. He was the son-in-law of Karl Marx and known for his ideas on labor and society. Lafargue argued that excessive work and capitalism led to human misery and alienation. He believed people should have more leisure time to enjoy life and pursue personal fulfillment. His notable work, "The Right to Be Lazy," advocates for reducing working hours and valuing rest, challenging the notion that constant productivity is ideal. Lafargue’s ideas continue to influence discussions on workers' rights and the importance of work-life balance.