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The Consolations of Philosophy, de Botton, Alain
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- Artist
- de Botton, Alain
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- Type
- Paperback
- EAN
- 9780140276619
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- 0140276610
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- Release Title
- The Consolations of Philosophy
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- English
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- Philosophy
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- Publication Year
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- Book Title
- The Consolations of Philosophy
- Item Height
- 209mm
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Topic
- Popular Philosophy
- Item Width
- 134mm
- Item Weight
- 302g
- Number of Pages
- 272 Pages
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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 . . . The Consolations of Philosophy is Alain de Botton's internationally bestselling guide to life. Alain de Botton, bestselling 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 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. 'Singlehandedly, de Botton has taken philosophy back to its simplest and most important purpose- helping us live our lives' Independent 'No doubt about it, philosophy is the new rock and roll and Alain de Botton is its Colonel Tom Parker . . . A pleasure to read. And good writing, like good philosophy, is always a consolation' John Banville, Irish Times 'Few discussions on the great philosophers can have been so entertaining . . . an ingenious, imaginative book' Humphrey Carpenter, Sunday Times 'Witty, thoughtful, entertaining . . . a stylish book, which manages to make philosophy both enjoyable and relevant' Anthony Clare, Literary Review 'Gentle, helpful and humane . . . De Botton's instinct is surely right- if we are to bring philosophy to life we should look again at those thinkers who have sought to be not clever or paradoxical, but simply wise' Roger Scruton, Mail on Sunday %%%The Consolations of Philosophy is Alain de Botton's internationally bestselling guide to life. Alain de Botton, bestselling 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 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. 'Singlehandedly, de Botton has taken philosophy back to its simplest and most important purpose- helping us live our lives' Independent 'No doubt about it, philosophy is the new rock and roll and Alain de Botton is its Colonel Tom Parker . . . A pleasure to read. And good writing, like good philosophy, is always a consolation' John Banville, Irish Times 'Few discussions on the great philosophers can have been so entertaining . . . an ingenious, imaginative book' Humphrey Carpenter, Sunday Times 'Witty, thoughtful, entertaining . . . a stylish book, which manages to make philosophy both enjoyable and relevant' Anthony Clare, Literary Review 'Gentle, helpful and humane . . . De Botton's instinct is surely right- if we are to bring philosophy to life we should look again at those thinkers who have sought to be not clever or paradoxical, but simply wise' Roger Scruton, Mail on Sunday 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 (www.theschooloflife.com) and Living Architecture (www.living-architecture.co.uk). For more information, consult www.alaindebotton.com. %%%The Consolations of Philosophy is Alain de Botton's internationally bestselling guide to life. Alain de Botton, bestselling 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 o
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Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN-13
9780140276619
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Book Title
The Consolations of Philosophy
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Popular Philosophy
Publication Year
2001
Number of Pages
272 Pages
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Item Height
209mm
Item Width
134mm
Item Weight
302g
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United Kingdom
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- r***2 (4)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseIt arrived very well & as was showed! The shipping did take a while from 1/23 to now, latest being 2/4- but- It came regardless as said to been estimated from 1/27-2/4. The packaging was very awesome! To have an imported product from Australia! The price was good! With the amount I had on my gift card was well spent, & it left some leftover! The conversion rate is awesome! It did come as described too! Some photos below will help showcase their pride in their awesome service! Would recommend!Playstation 2 PS2 Game - Final Fantasy X-2 (nb) (#115739514764)
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