"The cult of work is the idea that our identity is our work, fundamentally our work. Without work, we're, in a sense, an empty shell. This concept traces back to the 16th-17th century, particularly to the birth of Protestantism in Europe, where work became a form of godliness and devotion."
"In those days, work had a religious purpose, contributing to one's salvation. This view was secularized during the Enlightenment and developed further in the 19th century, where work became regarded as a sacred duty, shaping our modern understanding of productivity."
The cult of work suggests that identity is fundamentally tied to work, tracing its origins to the rise of Protestantism. Work was once seen as a form of devotion, contributing to salvation. Over time, this religious view of work became secularized, evolving into a notion of work as a sacred duty. In contemporary society, this perspective has diminished, leading to a complex relationship with productivity and procrastination, where individuals struggle with their deepest goals due to societal pressures surrounding work.
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