Alain de Botton news, opinion and analysis

So, Alain de Botton, what is art for?

In the art world, asking “What is a museum for?” is like asking, “What is money for?” at a Wall Street dinner, says philosopher Alain de Botton

This week’s book reviews and the Maclean’s Bestsellers list

Clever sentences at high frequency about the future of media

Check out the starchitect-designed structures available for your next vacation

Stampede slams, Meghan McCain’s biopic, and Saddam Hussein’s WMD confession

This remarkable book doesn’t stint on work’s pleasures simply to build up its sorrows