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Alain de Botton

Swiss Writer, Philosopher & Television Presenter

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Alain de Botton Biography

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.

Alain’s latest book, published in September 2019, is a collection of essays written for The School of Life, titled The School of Life: An Emotional Education.

Alain started writing at a young age. His first book, Essays in Love [titled On Love in the US], was published when he was twenty-three.

Speaking Topics
  • The Consolations of Philosophy

    Philosophy is often seen as a dry and obscure subject, but in this talk, Alain de Botton shows how the great philosophers remain important guides to our contemporary lives. Taking in great names from Socrates to Nietzsche, this talk will inform as well as heal. Based on the bestselling book, The Consolations of Philosophy.

  • The Modern World of Work

    Drawing on his acclaimed book, The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work, Alain de Botton considers what makes the modern workplace so challenging, how we strive to find meaning in what we do, and why colleagues is both infuriating and hugely important. Mixing history, psychology and philosophy, this is a talk to console and inspire.

  • A Kinder, Gentler Philosophy of Success

    Based on a legendary TED talk (downloaded 1million times), Alain de Botton discusses our ideas of success in the modern world, and argues that we're perhaps all both more and less successful than we tend to think. An entertaining, wise and witty tour around the pressure to be 'a success'.

Videos
Books
The School of Life: An Emotional Education: An Emotional Education

The School of Life: An Emotional Education: An Emotional Education

The Course of Love: A Novel

The Course of Love: A Novel

Art as Therapy

Art as Therapy

Religion for Atheists: A Non-believer's Guide to the Uses of Religion (Vintage)

Religion for Atheists: A Non-believer's Guide to the Uses of Religion (Vintage)

How to Think More About Sex (The School of Life)

How to Think More About Sex (The School of Life)

The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work (Vintage International)

The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work (Vintage International)

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  • How do I book Alain de Botton to speak at my event?

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  • What are the speaker fees for Alain de Botton

    Speaking fees for Alain de Botton, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Alain de Botton are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Alain de Botton, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Alain de Botton speak about?

  • Where does Alain de Botton travel from?

    Alain de Botton generally travels from London, UK, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Alain de Bottonā€™s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Alain de Botton for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Alain de Botton for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speakerā€™s or celebrityā€™s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the eventā€™s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Alain de Botton or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If youā€™re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, youā€™re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Swiss Writer, Philosopher & Television Presenter

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Alain de Botton Biography

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.

Alain’s latest book, published in September 2019, is a collection of essays written for The School of Life, titled The School of Life: An Emotional Education.

Alain started writing at a young age. His first book, Essays in Love [titled On Love in the US], was published when he was twenty-three.

Alain de Botton Speaking Topics

  • The Consolations of Philosophy

    Philosophy is often seen as a dry and obscure subject, but in this talk, Alain de Botton shows how the great philosophers remain important guides to our contemporary lives. Taking in great names from Socrates to Nietzsche, this talk will inform as well as heal. Based on the bestselling book, The Consolations of Philosophy.

  • The Modern World of Work

    Drawing on his acclaimed book, The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work, Alain de Botton considers what makes the modern workplace so challenging, how we strive to find meaning in what we do, and why colleagues is both infuriating and hugely important. Mixing history, psychology and philosophy, this is a talk to console and inspire.

  • A Kinder, Gentler Philosophy of Success

    Based on a legendary TED talk (downloaded 1million times), Alain de Botton discusses our ideas of success in the modern world, and argues that we're perhaps all both more and less successful than we tend to think. An entertaining, wise and witty tour around the pressure to be 'a success'.

Alain de Botton Videos

  • Alain de Botton - It's OK to Feel NOT OK Right Now - YouTube
    James Corden welcomes philosopher and "The School of Life" co-founder Alain de Botton who talks about our collective emotional state duringĀ ...
  • Alain de Botton: Atheism 2.0
    http://www.ted.com What aspects of religion should atheists (respectfully) adopt? Alain de Botton suggests a "religion for atheists" -- call it...
  • Alain de Botton: A kinder, gentler philosophy of success
    http://www.ted.com Alain de Botton examines our ideas of success and failure -- and questions the assumptions underlying these two judgments. Is...

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  • How do I book Alain de Botton to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Alain de Botton for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Alain de Botton, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Alain de Botton or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Alain de Botton

    Speaking fees for Alain de Botton, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Alain de Botton are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Alain de Botton, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Alain de Botton speak about?

  • Where does Alain de Botton travel from?

    Alain de Botton generally travels from London, UK, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Alain de Bottonā€™s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Alain de Botton for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Alain de Botton for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speakerā€™s or celebrityā€™s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the eventā€™s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Alain de Botton or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If youā€™re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, youā€™re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Alain de Botton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Consolations of Philosophy, The Modern World of Work and A Kinder, Gentler Philosophy of Success. The estimated speaking fee range to book Alain de Botton for your event is available upon request. Alain de Botton generally travels from LondonUK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ray Kurzweil, Jeffrey Israel, Jimmy Wales, Andrew Cohen and Peter Rojas. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Alain de Botton for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Alain de Botton Speaking Topics

  • The Consolations of Philosophy

    Philosophy is often seen as a dry and obscure subject, but in this talk, Alain de Botton shows how the great philosophers remain important guides to our contemporary lives. Taking in great names from Socrates to Nietzsche, this talk will inform as well as heal. Based on the bestselling book, The Consolations of Philosophy.

  • The Modern World of Work

    Drawing on his acclaimed book, The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work, Alain de Botton considers what makes the modern workplace so challenging, how we strive to find meaning in what we do, and why colleagues is both infuriating and hugely important. Mixing history, psychology and philosophy, this is a talk to console and inspire.

  • A Kinder, Gentler Philosophy of Success

    Based on a legendary TED talk (downloaded 1million times), Alain de Botton discusses our ideas of success in the modern world, and argues that we're perhaps all both more and less successful than we tend to think. An entertaining, wise and witty tour around the pressure to be 'a success'.

Alain de Botton Speaker Videos

  • Alain de Botton - It's OK to Feel NOT OK Right Now - YouTube
    James Corden welcomes philosopher and "The School of Life" co-founder Alain de Botton who talks about our collective emotional state duringĀ ...
    Alain de Botton: Atheism 2.0
    http://www.ted.com What aspects of religion should atheists (respectfully) adopt? Alain de Botton suggests a "religion for atheists" -- call it Atheism 2.0 -- that incorporates religious forms and...
  • Alain de Botton: A kinder, gentler philosophy of success
    http://www.ted.com Alain de Botton examines our ideas of success and failure -- and questions the assumptions underlying these two judgments. Is success always earned? Is failure? He makes an...

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