The Consolations of Philosophy

First printing. [6], 265, [1 (blank)] pages. Blue boards with silver lettering on spine. Page dimensions: 233 x 154mm. Illustrated. "Alain de Botton's keenly awaited new book draws on the lives and works of six key philosophers to examine in turn six of our most common problems: Socrates on unpopularity - Epicurus on not having enough money - Seneca on frustration - Montaigne on inadequacy - Schopenhauer on having a broken heart - Nietzsche on difficulties." - from dust-jacket blurb. "From the author of the bestselling and highly acclaimed HOW PROUST CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE, a wonderfully witty and enlightening look at how philosophy can do the same. The book will be published to coincide with a major Channel 4 series on the same theme, presented by Alain, in April 2000. Alain de Botton pairs six philosophers - Socrates, Epicurus, Seneca, Montaigne, Schopenhauer and Nietzche - with six everyday problems to which they are able to give the most helpful and fascinating answers."

Product Info

ISBN: 0241140099

ISBN-13: 9780241140093

Publisher: Hamish Hamilton

Year: (2000)

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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Country: New Zealand