De Botton said in his book that if we were less susceptible to hints, advertisements would not be so fashionable. When we are surrounded by advertisements for a product, we may suddenly say: I want that thing. However, if we don't see this advertisement, we may never feel necessary. Luke came to fix it? People generate demand through hearsay, not through their own testimony? . In fact, it is difficult for us to figure out what we really need. Everyone sharpened their heads and bought things from these advertising magazines to flaunt themselves and get happiness. But are these pleasures long-lasting and eternal? Excessive desire for material things will only make people who can be satisfied restless and often lead to pain. ?
The art of philosophy is that when you are lost in life, it comforts your empty mind. De Botton leads us into the spiritual world and life world of Socrates, Epicurus, Montaigne, Nietzsche and Schopenhauer with his beautiful and gorgeous words that do not affect reading pleasure. I don't know if this De Botton is the English Geek written by teacher Chen Yuan, but this book is for people who haven't studied philosophy systematically. Amateur? This is undoubtedly an interesting and eye-opening book. ?
Although I don't like to soften philosophy into chicken soup for the soul, books that are stress-free and boring really suit my needs and my realistic rhythm. Unpleasant, but beneficial, just like giving questions to people? Comfortable and relaxing massage, but not frivolous. For the author, this is a great victory of creativity. The inspiration of a popular philosophy fully caters to the needs of the market. He owns a batch? Love wisdom? Readers who are deeply immersed in secular life have achieved rapid success. Open the title page, Allen de Botton clean young face with a specious smile. I think he must be easy to get along with. ? Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth? As the Bible says, this is a gentle author and a gentle book.