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The Consolations of Philosophy

Author: Alain de Botton and Nicholas Bell  

The Consolations of Philosophy sets out to refute the notion that good philosophy must be irrelevant.

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The Consolations of Philosophy sets out to refute the notion that good philosophy must be irrelevant.

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In Ancient Greece and Rome, philosophers were seen as natural authorities on the most pressing questions. However, since then, the idea of finding wisdom from philosophy has come to seem bizarre. Enter a university department today and ask to study wisdom, and you will politely but firmly be shown the door.The Consolations of Philosophy sets out to refute the notion that good philosophy must be irrelevant and gathers together six great philosophers who were convinced of the power of philosophical insight to work a practical effect on our lives.Socrates, Epicurus, Seneca, Montaigne, Schopenhauer and Nietzsche are studied for the light their work can shine on certain great universal problems ‒ poverty, inadequacy, lovelessness and so on. They stand as examples of the practical utility of philosophy.

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Critic Reviews

'Singlehandedly, de Botton has taken philosophy back to its simplest and most important purpose: helping us live our lives.' -- The Independent
'No doubt about it, philosophy is the new rock and roll and Alain de Botton is its Colonel Tom Parker ... And good writing, like good philosophy, is always a consolation.' -- The Irish Times
'Few discussions on the great philosophers can have been so entertaining ... an ingenious, imaginative book.' -- The Sunday Times
'Witty, thoughtful, entertaining ... a stylish book, which manages to make philosophy both enjoyable and relevant.' -- 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.' -- The Mail on Sunday

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About the Author

Alain de Botton was born in Zurich, Switzerland in 1969, was educated at Cambridge, 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. Alain started writing at a young age. His first book, Essays in Love [titled On Love in the US], was published when he was twenty-three. Nicholas Bell is an English actor who has worked in Australia for more than 20 years. He attended the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London and has performed in many theatre productions in London and Australia including Romeo & Juliet. Nicholas' television appearances include Inspector Morse, Frontline, Stingers, Blue Heelers and The Games which won the TV Week Logie for Most Outstanding Comedy Program in 2001. Films Nicholas has appeared in include Mission Impossible, The Craic and Shine.

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Product Details

Publisher
Bolinda Publishing | Bolinda Audio Books
Published
1st October 2014
ISBN
9781743149942

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