Alain de Botton
Alain de Botton, FRSL (; born 20 December 1969) is a Swiss-born British philosopher and author. His books discuss various contemporary subjects and themes, emphasizing philosophy's relevance to everyday life. He published "Essays in Love" (1993), which went on to sell two million copies. Other bestsellers include "How Proust Can Change Your Life" (1997), "Status Anxiety" (2004) and "The Architecture of Happiness" (2006).
The School of Life
In 2008, "The School of Life" was founded by Alain de Botton, along with a number of writers, artists, and educators. The faculty includes philosophers Mark Vernon, Robert Rowland Smith, and writer John Armstrong.