philosopher, bestselling author, cofounder, The School of Life
Alain De Botton
philosopher, bestselling author, cofounder | The School of Life
About Alain
Alain de Botton is a Swiss-born British author and public speaker known for his exploration of contemporary themes through the lens of philosophy. His books address the relevance of philosophical ideas to everyday life, with notable titles including Essays in Love, which sold two million copies, How Proust Can Change Your Life, Status Anxiety, and The Architecture of Happiness. De Botton emphasizes making philosophy accessible and applicable to modern audiences. In addition to his writing, he is a cofounder of The School of Life, established in 2008, which aims to foster emotional intelligence and practical philosophy. He also co-founded Living Architecture in 2009. Recognized for his contributions to literature and philosophy, de Botton was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 2011. In 2015, he received The Fellowship of Schopenhauer, an annual writers' award from the Melbourne Writers Festival, acknowledging his impactful work.
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Latest interviews
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Begin Again with Davina McCall
Begin Again Moments: Family Relationships
Jun 1, 2026
Strange Orphan
Ep. 15 Saying Goodbye To Yourself
May 29, 2026
Begin Again with Davina McCall
Begin Again Moments: Heal Your Inner Child
Apr 5, 2026
Live Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin | Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition
Alain de Botton: Happiness Only Lasts 15 Minutes. Stop Trying to Make It Permanent.
Mar 30, 2026
The Francesca Psychology Podcast
The Uncomfortable Question You Should Ask on Every First Date - Alain de Botton
Mar 20, 2026
AI Investigates: Love and Romance
3.The Lie of Modern Love
Mar 19, 2026
Live Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin | Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition
Alain de Botton: Why You're Drawn to the Wrong People and How Attachment Styles Explain It
Feb 27, 2026
ReThinking
Overcoming status anxiety with Alain de Botton and RaQuel Hopkins
Dec 30, 2025
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Begin Again with Davina McCall
2 episodes
Shows
2
Live Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin | Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition
2 episodes
Shows
2
Kitaplığın Sesi Podcast
2 episodes
Shows
2
Strange Orphan
1 episode
Shows
1
The Francesca Psychology Podcast
1 episode
Shows
1
AI Investigates: Love and Romance
1 episode
Shows
1
ReThinking
1 episode
Shows
1
Within Reason
1 episode
Shows
1
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