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Alain de Botton

Alain de Botton is a philosopher, writer and television presenter. His books include Essays in Love (published when he was only 23), How Proust Can Change Your Life (1997), Status Anxiety (2004) and Religion for Atheists (2012)

<p>Francois de La Rochfoucauld circa 1650 </p>

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Book of a lifetime: Maxims by La Rochefoucauld

"I don’t think God exists," said Alain de Botton during a debate at The Independent-sponsored literary
festival in Bath

Alain de Botton: My life in travel

Broadening the mind: Match your spiritual needs with a place on the globe

Alain de Botton: Identify the inner journey before you pack a suitcase

Religious graffiti

This week's questions: Is Christianity in the UK in decline? Is

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Calling all sceptics

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Revolution business : BOOKS : FICTION

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BOOK REVIEW / Age of curiosity: 'An Intimate History of Humanity' -

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BOOK REVIEW / Enlightening transformations: 'Newton's Niece' - Derek

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BOOK REVIEW / High minds, low deeds: 'Walking Possession: Essays and

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BOOK REVIEW / Waves of joy and despair: The lure of the sea: Seaside