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Status anxiety
Alain de Botton · 2004 · 316 pages
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About the book
Alain de Botton explores one of the deepest anxieties of modern life: status anxiety. Through incisive essays and engaging stories, the author examines how our self-esteem is intrinsically linked to social perception and material success, offering a compassionate understanding of why we constantly compare ourselves to others.
The book proposes that recognizing this anxiety as a universal human trait is the first step toward freeing ourselves from it. De Botton navigates philosophy, history, and psychology to reveal how we can find meaning and satisfaction beyond the competition for status.
Book details
| Author | Alain de Botton |
|---|---|
| Original title | Status Anxiety |
| Year of publication | 2004 |
| Pages | 316 |
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