Eudaimonic Jobs

Abstract John Ahlquist's essay proposes a notion of “decent jobs” that is multidimensional, context-dependent, and dynamic. I suggest simple test for work”: work the worker thinks valued by people whom values (a measure exemplary virtue, hence eudaimonic). High pay in cash society but one such signal value, much labor provided without signal. advocate making relationship-building, decision-making, sheer time care required democratic self-government part what we consider work,” corvée impose on ourselves.