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The Consolations of Philosophy
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Now, you may laugh, but I thought this was one of the best philosophy-related books I've ever read. I recognize that it's pretty basic, a little silly, etc., but for some reason it did it for me. It's short and sweet and it humanizes otherwise esoteric knowledge.
After I blazed through this book one evening, I went on to read the actual writings of Epicurus, Nietzsche, and Montaigne. It was the spark I needed to get me reading philosophy again.
I heartily recommend it. :-)
After I blazed through this book one evening, I went on to read the actual writings of Epicurus, Nietzsche, and Montaigne. It was the spark I needed to get me reading philosophy again.
I heartily recommend it. :-)
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June 1, 2007
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November 8, 2007
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Jun 08, 2014 09:58PM
This book certainly does have that effect upon you. I pretty much breezed through it in a few days and felt quite invigorated by Botton's perspectives as well as giving me a better understanding on the philosophers that he spoke about.
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You made me laugh with your review - and yes will buy this for my nephew!
I just decided to purchase this book based on your review.. I saw a lecture he gave on some of the philosophers covered and it really interested me.. so thanks for your opinion and review.
