The Consolations of Philosophy by Alain de Botton

The Consolations of Philosophy

Alain de Botton

272 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

nonfiction philosophy self help informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

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From the internationally heralded author of How Proust Can Change Your Life 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. Solace for the broken heart ca...

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

Pace

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slow 24%
fast 14%

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