Alain de Botton

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Philosopher Alain de Botton believes it is wisdom that is key to emotional health and to what makes us human. 

This week, philosopher and writer Alain de Botton says, simple as it sounds, there's nothing more enduring and attractive in a partner than being fully and completely heard and understood. 

<p>This week on the Penguin Podcast, Isy Suttie is joined by bestselling author, public speaker, and founder of The School of Life, Alain de Botton.&nbsp;His latest book, <em>A Therapeutic Journey</em>, deals with mental ill-health and recuperation and has been described as both ... Show More

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What happens when people have sexual desires for one another? Agnes Callard from the University of Chicago discusses sex, eroticism, and much more in conversation with Nigel Warburton.  Not surprisingly, this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast involves mention of sex. 

By Denise Leto 

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Alain de Botton is the founder and chairman of The School of Life. His books include “Religion for Atheists” and “How Proust Can Change Your Life.” His new book is a novel, “The Course of Love.” This interview is edited and produced with music and other features in the On Being e ... Show More