The Consolations of Philosophy

by De Botton, Alain
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ISBN: 9780679779179
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From the internationally heralded author of How Proust Can Change Your Life comes a remarkable book that presents the wisdom of some of the greatest thinkers of the ages as advice for our day to day struggles.

A fine introduction the world of philosophy. --Newsweek

Solace for the broken heart can be found in the words of Schopenhauer. The ancient Greek Epicurus has the wisest, and most affordable, solution to cash flow problems. A remedy for impotence lies in Montaigne. Seneca offers advice upon losing a job. And Nietzsche has shrewd counsel for everything from loneliness to illness. The Consolations of Philosophy is a book as accessibly erudite as it is useful and entertaining.

  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: De Botton, Alain
  • ISBN: 9780679779179
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 8.02 x 0.55
  • Number Of Pages: 272
  • Publication Year: 2001

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