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The Consolations of Philosophy

Alain De Botton
2001 Penguin
ISBN 0140276610

This book makes philosophy accessible. Alain De Botton examines the work of some of the worlds greatest philosophers by starting with very human issues: Being unpopular, not having enough money, frustration, inadequacy, a broken heart and difficulties. It is a great read.