How Proust Can Change Your Life

Name: How Proust Can Change Your Life
Author: Alain de Botton

by Alain de Botton

Life lessons and aesthetic insights drawn from novelist Proust's work

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Alain de Botton

Swiss-British popular philosopher and founder of The School of Life who applies philosophy, art, and architecture to the problems of everyday emotional life. Status Anxiety examines the modern obsession with achievement. His books have been translated into many languages.

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Status AnxietyExamination of status anxiety and its role in modern consumer culture
The Consolations of PhilosophyPhilosophical guidance for living through wisdom of historical thinkers
Religion for AtheistsSecular exploration of religion's psychological and cultural value
The Art of TravelEssays on travel as catalyst for self-discovery and personal growth