Books: The Literary LifeAlain de Botton
那一片静; 溶溶在春风中立着, 面对着山,面对着小河流? 什么时候还能那样 满掬着希望; 披拂新绿,耳语似的诗思, 登上城楼,更听那一声钟响? 什么时候,又什么时候,心 才真能懂得 这时间的距离;山河的年岁; 昨天的静,钟声 昨天的人 怎样又在今天里划下一道影! 深笑 林徽因 是谁笑得那样甜,那样深, 那样圆...
In How to Think More About Sex (2012), Alain de Botton dives into the strange and often uncomfortable world of sex. A nuanced reflection on the true meaning of sex and its place in our lives, these blinks are full of both insights into the psychology of desire and practical advice, such...
Recommended by: Alain de Botton (TED Talk:A kinder, gentler philosophy of success) “Epicurus was the first philosopher to say that pleasure was the most important thing in life. People took him to mean sensual pleasure and the word ‘epicurean’ has been linked to gluttony ever since. But ...
By Alain De Botton This goldie oldie is probably the literature equivalent to getting around some tantric sex—it’s slow, sensual and we guarantee you’ll feel like an absolute boss dog when you’ve finished. This series of love-essays (swoon) tale the story of a man and woman who meet...
Status Anxiety by Alain de Botton hiring and firing, invention of the steam engine, invisible hand, means of production, meritocracy, plutocrats, Ralph Waldo Emerson, The Theory of the Leisure Class by Thorstein Veblen, The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith, Thorstein Veblen Andrew Carnegie, ...
Korean Title:Bool-an Author: Alain de Botton Translator: Young-mok Jeong Publisher: EunHangNaMu Hardcover | 372 pages | 134*200mm Important! Please read before you order! >>>This book iswritten in Korean only. About This Book "Every adult life could be said to be defined by two great ...
Alain de Bottonis a writer with a philosophical style (an thus a rather mental view of things) who founded a school in London known as The School of Life with the goal of teaching people how to develop fulfilled and happy lives. He has written a few books that includeHow Proust Can Cha...
13.The Art of Travel, by Alain de Botton A departure from travel books where the author recounts their adventures on the road, this book examines thewhyof travel. Why do we travel? What drives us? Botton delves into every aspect of travel, from the journey to the destination to the ret...
5. The School of Life: An Emotional Education by Alain de Botton Buy on Amazon Add to library Many of us spend over a decade in school and, regardless of academic success, emerge feeling like something is missing. Sure, you can do complex algebra or give me an in-depth analysis of the...