Evaluation of a Consolation.

Evaluation of a Consolation.

We are scheduled to read about four consolations in de Botton’s book, The Consolations of Philosophy. Your task for this option is to choose one consolation and discuss it fully using – but not limited to – the following prompts and questions:
1. Discuss the problem the consolation addresses, i.e., unpopularity, frustration, etc.
2. Discuss how the consolation tries to solve the problem, focusing too on the philosopher associated with the consolation. In other words, why is this consolation important to this philosopher and what does he suggest we do, or change the way we think, to solve the problem.
3. Engage in self reflection: how might this help you now or have helped you in the past. You may also write about another person, either real or fictional. You needn’t disclose personal or private information. This is designed for you to apply this consolation to your own, or someone else’s, problems.