Author(s): Alain de Botton

Fiction

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Alain de Botton believes that philosophy can help people enjoy happier lives. And since joining Penguin in 2000 when his Consolations of Philosophy became a bestseller, his unique blend of erudition and self-help has reached an audience eager to listen.
In On Seeing and Noticing he takes everyday concerns - such as expressing sadness or being romantic - and dispenses advice and observations based on the works of some of history's greatest writers, artists and thinkers.