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Consolations of Philosophy
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.
“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.”
— Alain de Botton, Consolations of Philosophy
ancient philosophy, stoicism, epicureanism
Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of ancient philosophy, stoicism, epicureanism and better judgment in how they apply it.
Alain de Botton brings a credible and useful lens to ancient philosophy, stoicism, epicureanism, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.