THE NUMBER ONE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom one of our greatest voices in modern philosophy,author of The Course of Love,The Consolations of Philosophy and The School of Life,The Architecture of Happiness explores the fascinating hidden links between the buildings we live in and our long-term wellbeing.'Engaging and intelligent...Full of splendid ideas,happily and beautifully expressed'IndependentWhat makes a house truly beautiful Why are many new houses so ugly Why do we argue so bitterly about sofas and pictures - and can differences of taste ever be satisfactorily resolvedTo answer these questions and many more,de Botton looks at buildings across the world,from medieval wooden huts to modern skyscrapers; he examines sofas and cathedrals,tea sets and office complexes,and teases out a host of often surprising philosophical insights. The Architecture of Happiness will take you on a beguiling tour through the history and psychology of architecture and interior design,and will change the way you look at your home.'Alain de Botton takes big,complex subjects and writes about them with thoughtful and deceptive innocence'Observer'Clever,provocative and fresh as a daisy'Literary Review
Publisher: Penguin Books LtdISBN: 9780241970058Number of pages: 280Weight: 339 gDimensions: 199 x 131 x 22 mm
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Clever,provocative and fresh as a daisyFull of splendid ideas,often happily and beautifully expressed...an engaging and intelligent bookGenuinely thought-provoking
Alain de Botton
Alain de Botton is a Swiss-born British philosopher and novelist,best known for his essayistic works of philosophy. His latest book is The School of Life.
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