Pacifier philosophy
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Alain de Botton is a philosopher, author and broadcaster, who has presented a program on philosophy on Channel 4. He admires Seneca and presents him as able to explain problems such as road rage. The book accompanying the series is easy to read, with anecdotes and pictures. De Botton has also popularised the author, Marcel Proust, in his 'How Proust Can Change Your Life'. Both phliosophy and Proust are difficult to present on TV, and in both cases, de Botton has done no more than provide an introduction.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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Categorical aperitif: philosophy cafes
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Philosophy is still a major topic of discussion in the cafes of France. There are 50 cafes-philos in France where people meet to discuss Socrates, Kant, Sarte and other philosophers with a resident expert. The owners appreciate the intellectual crowds the discussions bring in to their cafes.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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The luxury-goods trade: upmarket philosophy
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Luxury goods industries have suffered somewhat as the recession has forced consumers to seek greater values. This downturn is sure to be temporary, as the leisure class will always be attracted to goods solely for their ostentatiousness.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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