{"product_id":"the-consolations-of-philosophy-1","title":"The Consolations of Philosophy","description":"From the author of How Proust Can Change Your Life, a delightful, truly consoling work that proves that philosophy can be a supreme source of help for our most painful everyday problems.\n\nPerhaps only Alain de Botton could uncover practical wisdom in the writings of some of the greatest thinkers of all time. But uncover he does, and the result is an unexpected book of both solace and humor. Dividing his work into six sections -- each highlighting a different psychic ailment and the appropriate philosopher -- de Botton offers consolation for unpopularity from Socrates, for not having enough money from Epicurus, for frustration from Seneca, for inadequacy from Montaigne, and for a broken heart from Schopenhauer (the darkest of thinkers and yet, paradoxically, the most cheering). Consolation for envy -- and, of course, the final word on consolation -- comes from Nietzsche: \"Not everything which makes us feel better is good for us.\"\n\nThis wonderfully engaging book will, however, make us feel better in a good way, with equal measures of wit and wisdom.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0679442766\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0679442766.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:De Botton, Alain\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43245133004861,"sku":"BVV.0679442766.G","price":7.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0679442766-0.jpg?v=1780435427","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-consolations-of-philosophy-1","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}