Alain de Botton was born in Zurich, Switzerland in 1969 and now lives in London. He is a writer of essayistic books that have been described as a ‘philosophy of everyday life.’ He’s written on love, travel, architecture and literature. His books have been bestsellers in 30 countries. Alain also started and helps to run a school in London called The School of Life, dedicated to a new vision of education. (Adapted from Alain de Botton's Official Site)
Study Questions:
1. What is the implicit thesis of de Botton's chapter?
2. What are your own professional goals? How did de Botton's chapter change or alter your views? How did what we read in this class change your views on work and labor?
