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The School of Life

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Philosophy
Relationships
Psychology
Self-Knowledge
The School Of Life
Self-Love
Emotional Intelligence
Success
Music
Love
Adam Smith
Mental Health
Dating
Shyness
Romantic Voter
Classical Voter
Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Consciousness
Singlehood

Master your emotional intelligence with The School of Life podcast. We apply classic philosophy, modern psychology, and culture to the everyday issues that matter most: work, love, anxiety, and the search for meaning. In each episode, we explore the deepest questions of the human condition through calm, insightful audio essays designed to help you understand yourself and the world around you. Whet... more

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The ideology of Romanticism has been fatal to our chances of long-term happiness in modern relationships. Here, School of Life founder Alain de Botton delivers a lecture at the Sydney Opera House charting a wiser course for love. With deepest thanks... more

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Peter Gabriel on Music
Q: What is it about human beings that drives us to make music?
Gabriel suggests music is a deep-seated, multifaceted urge linked to social, emotional, and communicative needs, including signaling, bonding, and personal catharsis, not just entertainment.

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This series blends philosophy, psychology, and practical wisdom to help listeners understand themselves and their relationships in everyday life. Across episodes, it often centers on self-knowledge, emotional intelligence, and how inner narratives shape dating, friendship, and work. The host uses clear, thoughtful essays to explore topics like self-worth, vulnerability, the psychology of reassurance, and how language and culture influence our feelings. A recurring strength is turning abstract ideas into relatable guidance for reducing anxiety, improving communication, and cultivating calmer, more intentional living. A notable hallmark is its calm, reflective tone that invites listeners to examine childhood patterns, personal myths, and soci... more

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