One philosopher embraces leisurely pursuits (7)

I believe the answer is:

hobbies

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'leisurely pursuits' is the definition.
'hobbies' can be an answer for 'pursuits' (I've seen this before). I am unsure of the 'leisurely' bit.

'one philosopher embraces' is the wordplay.
'one' becomes 'i' (Roman numeral).
'philosopher' becomes 'hobbes' (Thomas Hobbes).
'embraces' indicates putting letters inside.
'i' going into 'hobbes' is 'HOBBIES'.

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(Other definitions for hobbies that I've seen before include "Pastimes or recreations" , "Leisure pursuits" , "small falcons" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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