The Consolations of Philosophy by Alain de Botton
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ISBN: 9780140276619
Penguin Books Ltd | 1 March 2001 (paperback edition)
Paperback | 272 pages
A much‑loved volume of classic Alain de Botton wisdom, The Consolations of Philosophy presents philosophy as a source of practical comfort and insight for everyday life. Drawing on six of history’s greatest thinkers — Socrates, Epicurus, Seneca, Montaigne, Schopenhauer and Nietzsche — de Botton explores what they might have to say about modern troubles such as lack of money, the pain of love, feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, the fear of failure and the pressures to conform. Written with wit and accessibility, this book shows how philosophical ideas can be applied to life’s challenges, offering consolation through reflection on the human condition.