laurenlaskowski 's review for:

The Consolations of Philosophy by Alain de Botton

3.0

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Good, short introductions to a few important philosophers. Those who happen to feel as de Botton does on most issues will find this book rewarding, but those who don't will find it biased and not useful. He's an insightful reader of literature and philosophy, and at the very least this book might make you want to read more of the philosophers whose work he examines.