The Consolations of Philosophy by Alain de Botton Paperback Book

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Sets six of the finest minds in the history of philosophy to work on the problems of everyday life. Here then are Socrates, Epicurus, Seneca, Montaigne, Schopenhauer and Nietzsche on some of the things that bother us all: lack of money, the pain of love, inadequacy, anxiety; the fear of failure and the pressure to conform.

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Alain de Botton, best-selling author of How Proust can Change Your Life, has set six of the finest minds in the history of philosophy to work on the problems of everyday life. Here then are Socrates, Epicurus, Seneca, Montaigne, Schopenhauer and Nietzsche . . .A much-loved volume of classic Alain de Botton wisdom- a book of philosophy that helps us to liveAlain de Botton has set six of the finest minds in the history of philosophy to work on the problems of everyday life. Here then are Socrates, Epicurus, Seneca, Montaigne, Schopenhauer and Nietsche on some of the things that bother us all- lack of money, the pain of love, inadequacy, anxiety, the fear of failure and the pressure to conform.Alain de Botton's bestselling books include The News, Religion for Atheists, How Proust Can Change Your Life, The Art of Travel, The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work and The Architecture of Happiness. He lives in London and founded The School of Life and Living Architecture (www.living-architecture.co.uk). For more information, consult

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B format edition of this book, intented to apply the wisdom of some of the greatest philosophers in history to problems of modern life. The hardback reached the No.1 spot in both Britain and Ireland, selling over 60,000 copies in total. There will be a number of author events and interviews to support publication.

Author Biography

Alain de Botton is the bestselling author of fifteen books, including The School of Life- An Emotional Education, How Proust Can Change Your Life, The Consolations of Philosophy, The Art of Travel and The Course of Love. He is the founder of The School of Life (theschooloflife.com).

Review

Witty, thoughful, entertaining ... a stylish book, which manages to make philosophy both enjoyable and relevant, at the same time providing a very sensible digest of consolations for many of our current psychological ills Literary Review Single-handedly, de Botton has taken philosophy back to its simplest and most important purpose: helping us to live our lives Independent A pleasure to read. And good writing, like good philosophy, is always a consolation -- John Banville Irish Times

Kirkus UK Review

Indulging yourself a little can be good for others as well as yourself. Alain de Botton follows his fancy in telling us about six philosophers, starting from the moment when he was looking for the chocolate milk but saw a picture of Socrates drinking the hemlock instead. So his tour of the six is engaging as well as instructive. (Kirkus UK)

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Witty, thoughful, entertaining . . . a stylish book, which manages to make philosophy both enjoyable and relevant, at the same time providing a very sensible digest of consolations for many of our current psychological ills

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Alain de Botton, best-selling author of How Proust can Change Your Life , has set six of the finest minds in the history of philosophy to work on the problems of everyday life. Here then are Socrates, Epicurus, Seneca, Montaigne, Schopenhauer and Nietzsche . . .

Details ISBN0140276610 Pages 272 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2001 ISBN-10 0140276610 ISBN-13 9780140276619 Format Paperback Publication Date 2001-03-01 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 101 Illustrations Ill. Media Book Edition 1st Short Title CONSOLATIONS OF PHILOSOPHY UK Release Date 2001-03-01 Author Alain de Botton Alternative 9780141930312 Audience General NZ Release Date 2001-02-28 AU Release Date 2001-02-28 We've got this

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