The Theory of the Leisure Class (Veblen)
Date
Sunday, December 20, 2026
Time
2:00 PM
Venue
Panera Bread
2410 Landmark Dr, Raleigh, NC
Cost
Free
This is a discussion of Thorstein Veblen's The Theory of the Leisure Class, held at Panera Bread on December 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The conversation centres on how Veblen links wealth, self image and social status.
Participants are asked to read the whole book, about 240 pages, if time allows. Anyone short on time should read Chapters 1 to 4, about 60 pages.