The Consolations of Philosophy
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The Consolations of Philosophy

By Alain de BottonNarrated by Simon Vance
Length6h 4m

About this audiobook

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 wisdom to guide us through our most common problems. From the frustration of misplacing your keys to the sadness of losing a loved one, the writings of Seneca can offer consolation. For the agony of not having enough money, Epicurus has a solution that everyone can afford. If your life is beset by difficulty after difficulty, wise advice may be found in the words of Nietzsche. The Consolations of Philosophy is smart, lucid, and pleasing, a rare sort of book that wonderfully fulfills the promise of its title.

Audiobook details

GenrePhilosophy, Self-Help
Length6 hrs 4 mins
Narrated bySimon Vance
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateJan 1, 2006
LanguageEnglish

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