A Short Treatise On The Great Virtues

Described as Alain de Botton for grown-ups, this book presents philosophy in the traditional manner, as an examination of what it means to lead the good life. C... » 

Described as Alain de Botton for grown-ups, this book presents philosophy in the traditional manner, as an examination of what it means to lead the good life. Comte-Sponville explores what he argues are 24 crucial virtues, from Politeness (not a virtue but a condition for them) to Courage. «