Series 1
Series Summary
De Botton believes that the great thinkers' works are full of practical advice on happiness. In each episode, he takes one key philosophical figure and tries to apply their teachings to a common emotional problem.
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Episodes (6)
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De Botton starts with anger and the philosopher Seneca who refused to…
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Surprisingly, perhaps, given how important it is to the rest of us…
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The ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus believed there were just three…
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Why do so many people suffer from feelings of low self-esteem?
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Why do so many of us go along with the crowd and fail to stand up for…
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We all face difficulties in our lives. But there's one philosopher…
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