Topic: Alain de Botton
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God save the queen – and society – at lunch
In America and Britain, ideas to integrate a diverse society are being touted and tested. One idea is a 'big lunch' of neighbors for Queen Elizabeth's diamond jubilee. But can government enhance social cohesion?
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The Adam Smith Institute Blog
Is a nanny state really that bad?
When considering nannying, don't conflate the state and society.
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Hamlet’s BlackBerry
Mining Plato, Shakespeare, and Thoreau for tips on better living in the digital age.
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Horizons
Writers behaving badly, chapters three and four
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The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work
Philosopher-author Alain de Botton asks: Why do we work?
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Six picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff
A peek into cutting-edge science, some songs for a long hot summer, a choice of chairs for sitting stylishly, and more.
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