Not much original from that perspective, but de Botton applies it to current issues in a very clear way. I think I'll probably look to keep this book.
Sunday, 18 March 2018
Alain de Botton - The Consolations of Philosophy
Each chapter on love, loss, and longing using a key stoic or other historic philosopher. From Epicurus, to Seneca, and Montaigne.
Not much original from that perspective, but de Botton applies it to current issues in a very clear way. I think I'll probably look to keep this book.
Consolation for Unpopularity (Socrates)
Consolation for Not Having Enough Money (Epicurus)
Consolation for Frustration (Seneca)
Consolation for Inadequacy (Montaigne)
Consolation for a Broken Heart (Schopenhauer)
Consolation for Difficulties (Nietzsche)
Not much original from that perspective, but de Botton applies it to current issues in a very clear way. I think I'll probably look to keep this book.
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