Philosophy: The Guide to Happiness

This episode explores the writings of Seneca, tutor and later advisor to Roman emperor Nero, especially his philosophy to overcome anger. (23 min)

In this episode Alain de Botton explores love and romance through the unlikely philosophy of the German Arthur Schopenhauer, known for his atheistic pessimism. His writings, though, were in line with the teachings of Buddhism and Vedanta. (24 min).

Short video on the philosophy of Michel Eyquem de Montaigne, one of the most influential writers of the French Renaissance. Montaigne is known for popularizing the essay as a literary genre. (24 min, 3 segments)

This short episode explores the life of Friedrich Nietzsche and how his concept on embracing hardships can help us achieve self-mastery which can ultimately lead to real happiness. (24 min, 3 segments)

This episode explores how Socrates concepts on the self-confidence, searching for truth and self-knowledge can affect us in the 21st Century. (24 min, 3 segments)

Although much of what is known about the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus derives from later followers and commentators, many of his ideas about nature and physics presaged important scientific concepts of our time. (24 min, 3 segments)