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From 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'' Independent

What 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 resolved?

To 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 tak

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The Architecture Of Happiness

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      Publisher Penguin Random House Group
      Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
      Published 27 March 2014
      ISBN-13 9780241970058
      978-0241970058
      ISBN-10 0241970059
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      THE NUMBER ONE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

      From 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'' Independent

      What 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 resolved?

      To 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 tak

      Trade Review
      Clever, provocative and fresh as a daisy * Literary Review *
      Full of splendid ideas, often happily and beautifully expressed . . . an engaging and intelligent book * Independent *
      Genuinely thought-provoking * Time Out *

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