by Alain de Botton · Dom Quixote · tapa blanda · ISBN 9789722028110
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"Status Anxiety" by Alain de Botton explores the universal anxiety about how others perceive us and whether we are considered successful or failures. With lucidity and charm, he examines the origins of this anxiety, from the French Revolution to the secret envy of our friends' success. Through philosophy, art, and literature, De Botton offers ingenious ways to overcome these worries and find happiness, inviting us to reflect on the value of the individual and the pursuit of personal satisfaction.
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).
