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Title: Delightful
Review: Not to be mistaken for an introduction to philosophy, this little book is instead an entertaining primer on how to take a philosophical approach to life. Alain de Botton takes six human experiences or conditions (unpopularity, poverty, frustration, inadequacy, brokenheartedness and despair) and examines each from the point of view of a different philosopher (Socrates, Epicurus, Seneca, Montaigne, Schopenhauer and Nietzsche). His writing is engaging and witty ("Few philosophers have thought highly of feeling wretched. A wise life has traditionally been associated with an attempt to reduce suffering.... Then again, pointed out Friedrich Nietzsche, the majority of philosophers have always been 'cabbage heads'"), yet de Botton never "dumbs down" the subject matter. THE CONSOLATIONS OF PHILOSOPHY is a light enough read for the subway, but substantial enough to provoke thought. Highly recommended; not for neophytes only.
