What is Alain de Botton's middle name?
De
Alain de Botton date of birth:
December 20, 1969
How old is Alain de Botton?
56
Where was Alain de Botton born?
Zürich, Switzerland
What is Alain de Botton nationality?
British
What is Alain de Botton's occupation?
Writer, documentary maker
Short Biography
Alain de Botton, FRSL (/dəˈbɒtən/; born 20 December 1969) is a Swiss-born, British-based philosopher, writer, and television presenter. His books and television programmes discuss various contemporary subjects and themes, emphasizing philosophy's relevance to everyday life. At 23, 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).