The Consolations of Philosophy
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Synopsis
'Witty, thoughtful, 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' - Anthony Clare, "LiteraryReview".
Book details
Published
01/03/2001
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN
9780140276619
Publisher and industry reviews
UK Kirkus 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)
About the author
Alain de Botton
Alain de Botton was born in 1969. He is the author of three novels and the bestselling HOW PROUST CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE.
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