The Consolations of Philosophy
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The Consolations of Philosophy by Alain De Botton
From the internationally heralded author of How Proust Can Change Your Life comes a remarkable book that presents the wisdom of some of the greatest thinkers of the ages as advice for our day to day struggles. A fine introduction the world of philosophy. --NewsweekSolace for the broken heart can be found in the words of Schopenhauer. The ancient Greek Epicurus has the wisest, and most affordable, solution to cash flow problems. A remedy for impotence lies in Montaigne. Seneca offers advice upon losing a job. And Nietzsche has shrewd counsel for everything from loneliness to illness. The Consolations of Philosophy is a book as accessibly erudite as it is useful and entertaining.
Alain de Botton is the bestselling author of How Proust Can Transform Your Life, as well as a number of other fiction and nonfiction works. He is well-known for making difficult philosophical and artistic topics understandable to a broader audience. De Botton established the School of Life, a series of lectures in London that aims to apply academic knowledge to real-life situations. Following the school's popularity, the concept was expanded into The School of Life book series. De Botton is a British author who lives and works in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780679779179 |
| ISBN 10 | 0679779175 |
| Title | The Consolations of Philosophy |
| Author | Alain De Botton |
| Series | Vintage International |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2001-04-03 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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