The Theory of the Leisure Class - Columbia University

The Theory of the Leisure ClassThorstein VeblenContents1. Introductory22. Pecuniary Emulation123. Conspicuous Leisure184. Conspicuous Consumption335. The Pecuniary Standard of Living486. Pecuniary Canons of Taste547. Dress as an Expression of the Pecuniary Culture778. Industrial Exemption and Conservatism879. The Conservation of Archaic Traits9810. Modern Survivals of Prowess11311. The Belief in Luck12712. Devout Observances13513. Survivals of the Non-Invidious Interests15314. The Higher Learning as an Expression of the Pecuniary Culture1671 Chapter IIntroductoryTHEinstitution of a Leisure Class is found in its best development at the higherstages of the barbarian culture; as, for instance, in feudalEurope or feudal such communities the distinction between classes is veryrigorously observed; andthe feature of most striking economic significance in these Class differences is thedistinction maintained between the employments proper to the several classes.

The Theory of the Leisure Class 3 has to do directly with the everyday work of getting a livelihood, is the exclusive ... (war or the hunting of large game or both); that is to say, the men, who constitute the inchoate leisure class in these cases, ... siderable portion of the community from steady application to a routine of labour.

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