The Consolations of Philosophy by Alain de Botton

The Consolations of Philosophy

Alain de Botton

6 hours, 41 minutes first pub 2000 (editions)

nonfiction philosophy self help informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

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Alain de Botton has performed a stunning feat: he has transformed arcane philosophy into something accessible and entertaining, useful and kind. Drawing on the work of six of the world's most brilliant thinkers, de Botton has arranged a panoply of...

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informative 87%
reflective 78%
inspiring 58%
hopeful 30%
funny 25%
lighthearted 18%
relaxing 16%
challenging 14%
emotional 5%
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sad 1%
tense 1%

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