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Philosophy is often seen as a dry and obscure subject, but in this talk, Alain de Botton shows how the great philosophers remain important guides to our contemporary lives. Taking in great names from Socrates to Nietzsche, this talk will inform as well as heal. Based on the bestselling book, The Consolations of Philosophy.
Drawing on his acclaimed book, The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work, Alain de Botton considers what makes the modern workplace so challenging, how we strive to find meaning in what we do, and why colleagues is both infuriating and hugely important. Mixing history, psychology and philosophy, this is a talk to console and inspire.
Based on a legendary TED talk (downloaded 1million times), Alain de Botton discusses our ideas of success in the modern world, and argues that we're perhaps all both more and less successful than we tend to think. An entertaining, wise and witty tour around the pressure to be 'a success'.
Alain de Botton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Consolations of Philosophy, The Modern World of Work and A Kinder, Gentler Philosophy of Success. The estimated speaking fee range to book Alain de Botton for your event is available upon request. Alain de Botton generally travels from LondonUK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sir Richard Branson, Ray Kurzweil, Parag Khanna, Jeffrey Israel and Jimmy Wales. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Alain de Botton for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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