The Architecture of Happiness [electronic resource]
Alain de Botton2007
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From one of our greatest voices in modern philosophy, author of The Course of
Love, The Consolations of Philosophy, Religion for Atheists 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
'Alain de Botton takes big, complex subjects and writes about them with
thoughtful and deceptive innocence' Observer
'Clever, provocative and fresh as a daisy' Literary Review
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 set...
Main title:
The Architecture of Happiness [electronic resource] / Alain de Botton
Author:
Alain de Botton, Author
Imprint:
United Kingdom : Penguin, 2007
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9780141930251
Language:
English
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BRN:
433695
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