Alain de Botton

Alain de Botton (born 1969) is a Swiss-born British author and public intellectual known for bringing philosophical ideas to a wide readership. He has written essays and works of popular philosophy that explore everyday concerns such as love, work, travel, and social status. His books include *The Consolations of Philosophy* and *Status Anxiety*. De Botton is also the founder of The School of Life, an organization focused on emotional education and practical philosophy. Through his writing and public talks, he draws on thinkers from classical to modern traditions to examine how ideas can help people live more thoughtfully and cope with modern pressures.