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...... A consequentialist with a different philosophical orientation than Bentham might suggest that leisure should serve a consequential purpose, and therefore physical fitness was a better pursuit, not because of happiness, but because of the physical and social benefits of exercise. This would still be a utilitarian point of view. Bentham and other utilitarians stand in direct contrast to virtue ethicists such as Aristotle and his precursor Plato, who were driven to ask what makes a good person, not what makes a good action with a positive result. This is why internal contemplation and morally uplifting activities are seen as superior, in leisure, than any leisure activity designed to create physical or social benefits with an external aim. Yes, one might be able to argue that running, and the energy it provides brings social and spiritual as well as physical benefits, or volunteering for a community organization is more improving than leisure devoted to a symposium of philosophical speculationone could argue that these activities promote philosophical appreciation of life. But Aristotle would likely be suspicious of such a claim, and see more true philosophical advancement in leisure solely devoted to the intellect, not to work
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