Alain de Botton
Philosopher & Author
Alain de Botton, FRSL is a Swiss-born British philosopher and author. His books discuss various contemporary subjects and themes, emphasizing philosophy's relevance to everyday life. He published Essays in Love, which went on to sell two million copies.
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446 yrs old
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Stood the test of time — old, widely published, and repeatedly endorsed
“I’ve given quite a lot of copies of The Complete Essays to people down the years.”
“About a search for how you can stop wasting your life and start to appreciate life and live fully.”
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