The School of Life: An Emotional Education 
An Emotional Education

How to live wisely and well in the twenty-first century-an introduction to the modern art of emotional intelligence.



Emotional intelligence affects every aspect of the way we live, from romantic to professional relationships, from our inner resilience to our social success. It is arguably the single most important skill for surviving the twenty-first century. But what does it really mean?



One decade ago, Alain de Botton founded The School of Life, an institute dedicated to understanding and improving our emotional intelligence. Now he presents the gathered wisdom of those ten years in a wide-ranging and innovative compendium of emotional intelligence that forms an introduction to The School of Life. Using his trademark mixture of analysis and anecdote, philosophical insight and practical wisdom, he considers how we interact with each other and with ourselves, and how we can do so better. From the beloved expert of popular philosophy,  
The School of Life: An Emotional Education is an essential look at the skill set that defines our modern lives.

• CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF THE SCHOOL OF LIFE’S WORK  developing emotional intelligence around the world.


• AN UPDATED ANTHOLOGY  of The School of Life’s best loved works.


• FOREWORD BY ALAIN DE BOTTON ,  the celebrated author, philosopher, and School of Life founder.


• DRAWS ON PHILOSOPHY, PSYCHOLOGY, LITERATURE, AND VISUAL ART  to equip readers with the skills we truly need to thrive.


• CHAPTERS INCLUDE SELF, OTHERS, RELATIONSHIPS, WORK, AND CULTURE

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Introduction

Self

Others

Relationships

Work

Culture

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The School of Life is a global organization helping people lead more fulfilled lives. Through our range of books, gifts and stationery we aim to prompt more thoughtful natures and help everyone to find fulfillment. 
The School of Life is a resource for exploring self-knowledge, relationships, work, socializing, finding calm, and enjoying culture through content, community, and conversation. You can find us online, in stores and in welcoming spaces around the world offering classes, events, and one-to-one therapy sessions.
The School of Life is a rapidly growing global brand, with over 7 million You Tube subscribers, 389, 000 Facebook followers, 174, 000 Instagram followers and 166, 000 Twitter followers.
The School of Life Press brings together the thinking and ideas of the School of Life creative team under the direction of series editor, Alain de Botton. Their books share a coherent, curated message that speaks with one voice: calm, reassuring, and sane.