Jacques Lacan was France’s most famous psychoanalyst, who came up with the intriguing concept of the ‘mirror phase.’ If you …
Category: Self Development
How To Get Over Rejection
Rejection is always painful; it need not be a tragedy. If you like our films, take a look at our …
What to do about Insomnia
Insomnia is in essence a revenge for all the thoughts we forgot to have in the day. If you like …
We’re on Tour Around the USA
Come and say hello in the following places: New York City Tues 14th June 2016, 6.30-8.30pm http://www.cooper.edu/events-and-exhibitions/events/alain-de-botton-course-love Philadelphia Wed 15th …
HISTORY OF IDEAS – Rituals
Our societies have dropped ever more rituals from our calendars. The long history of rituals seems to be winding down. …
Alain de Botton on Love
The School of Life founder (and voice behind this channel) Alain de Botton lays out his ideas on love in …
The Pleasures of Total Disagreement
It’s extremely nice when other people agree with us. But it’s also not unpleasant when we find people whose views …
How Romanticism Ruined Love
The set of ideas we can call Romanticism is responsible for making our relationships extremely difficult. We shouldn’t give up …