by Alain de Botton · La Magrana · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788482642833
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«El consol de la filosofia» is the philosophical essay by Alain de Botton, published by La Magrana in paperback (228 pages, in Catalan).
Starting from Epicurus's dictum that philosophy should alleviate human suffering, Alain de Botton reviews the teachings of Socrates, Epicurus, Seneca, Montaigne, Schopenhauer and Nietzsche. Each chapter connects these ideas with everyday problems such as lack of money, heartbreak, insecurity, anxiety or social pressure, in a witty and accessible tone, with illustrations.
Volume 51 of the Otros La Magrana collection. Original title: The Consolations of Philosophy. Edition published on October 1, 2000.
For readers interested in practical philosophy and popularizing essays, especially if they seek to apply classical ideas to everyday life problems.
Alain de Botton is a Swiss-born British author and public speaker. His books discuss various contemporary subjects and themes, emphasizing philosophy's relevance to everyday life. He published Essays in Love (1993), which went on to sell two million copies. Other bestsellers include How Proust Can Change Your Life (1997), Status Anxiety (2004), and The Architecture of Happiness (2006).
