Alain de Botton on London Real: The School of Life

Alain de Botton is a Swiss-born British philosopher and author, born in Zurich in 1969. His books include Essays in Love (1993) and Status Anxiety (2004), and in 2008 he co-founded The School of Life.

Brian Rose interviewed de Botton on London Real in 2020 about applying philosophy to everyday life. Every appearance is listed below.

The most-watched London Real interview with Alain de Botton is The School Of Life: How To Apply Philosophy To Real Life.

Bio

  • Name: Alain de Botton
  • Born: 1969, Zurich, Switzerland
  • Known for: Essays in Love, Status Anxiety; co-founder of The School of Life
  • London Real appearances: 2020

Start here

The School Of Life: How To Apply Philosophy To Real Life (February 2020). The full interview: love, status, work and why philosophy belongs in everyday life.

Every Alain de Botton episode on London Real

Frequently asked questions

Who is Alain de Botton?

Alain de Botton is a Swiss-born British philosopher and author, born in Zurich in 1969. His books include Essays in Love (1993) and Status Anxiety (2004), and in 2008 he co-founded The School of Life.

Which Alain de Botton episode should I watch first?

Start with The School Of Life: How To Apply Philosophy To Real Life from February 2020.

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