Modern state of the categorical apparatus of the theory of the leisure (on materials of foreign studies)

The article focused on the problem of categorical apparatus of the leisure theory during the past 20-25 years. Views on foreign scientists presented the basic concepts, which allow you to understand not only the logic of the development of a new scientific direction, but also the real practice of organizing leisure activities of people. Key among them is the “leisure”, “freedom of choice”, “the culture of leisure”, ‘’leisure industry”. These categories are discussed in the context of social, political and cultural development of modern postindustrial societies. Sources were the results of scientific studies published in international scientific magazines, collections of articles, educational literature, intended for university students.