Alain de Botton
Alain de Botton is a Swiss-born British philosopher and author known for his efforts to make philosophy accessible and relevant to everyday life.
Born in 1969, he has written numerous books exploring topics such as love, work, travel, and architecture through a philosophical lens.
De Botton's writing style combines elements of fiction and non-fiction, often drawing from his personal experiences as well as the ideas of artists, philosophers, and thinkers.
His works aim to provide a "philosophy of everyday life" and have gained popularity for their approachable examination of complex ideas.
De Botton is also a television producer and founded The School of Life, an organization dedicated to developing emotional intelligence.
Books by Alain de Botton

The Course of Love
by Alain de Botton
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2016
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240 pages
4.01
47.3K ratings
Philosophy
Romance
Psychology

How Proust Can Change Your Life
by Alain de Botton
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1998
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208 pages
3.76
18.2K ratings
Philosophy
Self Help
Biography

The Consolations of Philosophy
by Alain de Botton
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2000
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265 pages
4.01
32.8K ratings
Philosophy
Self Help
Psychology

Religion for Atheists
by Alain de Botton
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2011
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320 pages
3.66
11.7K ratings
Philosophy
Atheism
Spirituality

The Architecture of Happiness
by Alain de Botton
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2006
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288 pages
3.86
14.1K ratings
Architecture
Philosophy
Art

The School of Life
by Alain de Botton
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2019
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310 pages
4.24
8.8K ratings
Philosophy
Psychology
Self Help

How to Think More About Sex
by Alain de Botton
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2012
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144 pages
3.47
5.5K ratings
Philosophy
Psychology
Sexuality

Status Anxiety
by Alain de Botton
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2004
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306 pages
3.89
21.0K ratings
Philosophy
Psychology
Sociology

The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work
by Alain de Botton
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2008
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336 pages
3.62
5.9K ratings
Philosophy
Psychology
Sociology

The Art of Travel
by Alain de Botton
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2002
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272 pages
3.82
25.2K ratings
Travel
Philosophy
Essays