Philosophy · 24 min
Consolations of Philosophy
By Alain de Botton
Explore how ancient philosophers—Socrates, Epicurus, Seneca—offer timeless strategies for navigating modern anxieties, from social pressure to uncontrollable events, transforming challenges into opportunities for resilience and peace.
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Philosophy
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24 min
What it is about
ancient philosophy, stoicism, epicureanism
Who it is for
Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of ancient philosophy, stoicism, epicureanism and better judgment in how they apply it.
The author
Alain de Botton brings a credible and useful lens to ancient philosophy, stoicism, epicureanism, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.
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