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Tom Hodgkinson
Tom Hodgkinson is a British writer and the editor of The Idler magazine, which he established in 1993 with his friend Gavin Pretor-Pinney. His philosophy, in his published books and articles, is of a relaxed approach to life, enjoying it as it comes rather than toiling for an imagined better future. The Idler was named after a series of essays written by Dr Johnson from 1758 to 1760.
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- How to be Idle
- How to be Free
- An Idler
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- His philosophy, in his published books and articles, is of a relaxed approach to life, enjoying it as it comes rather than toiling for an imagined better future.
- The Idler was named after a series of essays written by Dr Johnson from 1758 to 1760.
- Tom Hodgkinson is the founder/editor of the Idler magazine and the author of 'How to be Idle', 'How to be Free' and 'An Idler's Manual'.
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How to be Idle
How to be Free
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