The Consolations of Philosophy - (Vintage International) by Alain De Botton (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Wisdom from some of the greatest thinkers in history is shared in this book that provides advice on day-to-day struggles, such as a broken heart or cash flow problems. Illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>From the internationally heralded author of <b>How Proust Can Change Your Life</b> comes this remarkable new book that presents the wisdom of some of the greatest thinkers of the ages as advice for our day to day struggles. <p/>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. <b>The Consolations of Philosophy</b> is a book as accessibly erudite as it is useful and entertaining. <br><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Wonderfully original, quirky.... De Botton finds inspiration where others might fail to look."-<i>Newsday</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Alain de Botton is the author of <b>On Love, The Romantic Movement, Kiss and Tell</b>, and <b>How Proust Can Change Your Life</b> (available in paperback from Vintage Books). His work has been translated into twenty languages. He lives in Washington, D.C., and London, where he is a director of the Graduate Philosophy Program at London University.
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