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“You normally have to be bashed about a bit by life to see the point of daffodils, sunsets and uneventful nice days.” - Alain de Botton.!
His new book is called The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work, and immediately provokes the furious question, what do you know about work?
Alain de Botton
Introduction
Alain de Botton is a Swiss-born British philosopher, author, and television presenter known for his insightful and thought-provoking works on various topics such as philosophy, literature, and psychology.
With a unique ability to make complex ideas accessible to a wide audience, de Botton has gained a reputation as one of the most influential intellectuals of our time.
Early Life and Education
Alain de Botton was born on December 20, 1969, in Zurich, Switzerland.
He grew up in a multicultural family, with a Swiss father and a Jewish mother from Algeria. De Botton's early exposure to different cultures and languages played a significant role in shaping his worldview and intellectual interests.
De Botton studied history at the University of Cambridge, where he earned his bachelor's degree.
He later pursued a master's degree in philosophy at King's College London, further deepening his understanding of the subject.
Career
De Botton's career as a writ