The Thomistic Institute

The Terrible Covenant of Sloth: Boredom and the Resistance of Joy – Dr. R.J. Snell

Dr. R.J. Snell discusses how sloth, characterized as a refusal of responsibility and sadness at the divine good, contributes to student anxiety and boredom rather than mere laziness. This lecture was delivered at New York University on December 1st, 2025.

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