The Consolations of Philosophy
$13.43
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
31 August 2008
Summary
Find Solace in Wisdom: A Journey Through Philosophy’s Consoling Power
Alain de Botton’s The Consolations of Philosophy revitalizes philosophy, returning it to its fundamental purpose: guiding us through life’s challenges. Inspired by six brilliant thinkers—Socrates, Epicurus, Seneca, Montaigne, Schopenhauer, and Nietzsche—de Botton tackles universal struggles, including financial hardship, heartbreak, feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, and the pressure to conform. Discover ho…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780141038377 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0141038373 |
| Series: | Popular Penguins |
| Author: | Alain de Botton |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 31 August 2008 |
| Weight: | 148g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 181mm x 139mm |
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About The Author
Alain de Botton
Alain de Botton was born in Zurich, Switzerland in 1969 and now lives in London. He is a writer of essayistic books that have been described as a ‘philosophy of everyday life.’ He’s written on love, travel, architecture and literature. His books have been bestsellers in 30 countries.
Alain also started and helps to run a school in London called The School of Life, dedicated to a new vision of education.
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