What is Culture For?

Presents a fresh approach that focuses on the real world with actionable takeaways for readers. *Also appeared in March Buyer's Notes*

List of contents

Contents

Introduction

Companionship

Hope

Balance

Compassion

Knowledge

Encouragement

Appreciation

Perspective

Conclusion

About the author

The School of Life is a global organization helping people lead more fulfilled lives. Through our range of books, gifts and stationery we aim to prompt more thoughtful natures and help everyone to find fulfillment. The School of Life is a resource for exploring self-knowledge, relationships, work, socializing, finding calm, and enjoying culture through content, community, and conversation. You can find us online, in stores and in welcoming spaces around the world offering classes, events, and one-to-one therapy sessions.
The School of Life is a rapidly growing global brand, with over 5 million YouTube subscribers, 343,000 Facebook followers, 183,000 Instagram followers and 160,000 Twitter followers.
The School of Life Press brings together the thinking and ideas of the School of Life creative team under the direction of series editor, Alain de Botton. Their books share a coherent, curated message that speaks with one voice: calm, reassuring, and sane.

Summary

People who want to express admiration for culture often say it’s valuable ‘for its own sake’. The School of Life disagrees, believing that the world has, up to now, not properly made use of the huge therapeutic potential of culture. This groundbreaking book shows how to do so.

Product details

• Authors: School of Life, The School of Life
• Assisted by: Alain de Botton (Editor)
• Publisher: The School of Life Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2018
• EAN: 9780995753532
• ISBN: 978-0-9957535-3-2
• Dimensions: 115 mm x 188 mm x 13 mm
• Series: Essay Books
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; Cultural Studies, PHILOSOPHY / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Popular philosophy