A Defining Text, Reimagined

Over a decade ago, Alain de Botton founded The School of Life, an institute dedicated to understanding and improving our emotional intelligence.

Now, we're re-releasing the defining text behind it all - in a rare, three-volume, beautifully bound set.

Only 250 copies available.

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Books and Tools for A More Honest Way of Living

A selection of our most-loved psychological tools, built to help us continue growing throughout our lives.

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A Guide To Travelling Through Our Minds

Many of us have seen a new city in our lives, but few know how to travel properly.

Through a selection of genial essays, this is a guide to the journeys that truly change us - where to go, how to be there, and how to bring our experiences home with us.

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Books & Tools For New Seasons of Living

A selection of our most-loved tools for being more honest with who we are, and how we wish to live.

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A Different Kind of Festival

Sunday, 13 September | 9:30am | London, UK

Join us for one of the warmest, most sociable gatherings in our calendar – a day devoted to community, friendship and meaningful connection.

Meet thoughtful people, share conversations that matter and enjoy the gentle pleasure of being with others who are curious and kind.

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