| The Consolations of Philosophy Contributor(s): De Botton, Alain (Author), Vance, Simon (Read by) |
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ISBN: 0786167378 ISBN-13: 9780786167371 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks OUR PRICE: $40.50 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: May 2006 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy |
| Dewey: 101 |
| Physical Information: 1.18" H x 6.74" W x 6.1" (0.57 lbs) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): De Botton, Alain: - Alain de Botton is the author of numerous nonfiction books, including The Consolations of Philosophy and Status Anxiety. His work has been translated into twenty languages. He lives in Washington, DC, and London, where he is an associate research fellow of the philosophy program of the University of London, School of Advanced Study. Vance, Simon: -Simon Vance is an award-winning actor and an AudioFile Golden Voice with over fifty Earphones Awards and thirteen prestigious Audie Awards. He was named Booklist's very first Voice of Choice in 2008 and an AudioFile Best Voice of 2009. |