Love, Work and the Meaning of Life
With millions of jobs lost in this economy, people are reflecting on how important their jobs are — and not just for the obvious financial reasons. Philosopher Alain de Botton has been thinking about what constitues a meaningful life. For his latest book, “The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work,” he followed working people around the world, going behind the scenes with fishermen, career counselors, and cookie manufacturers, to offer perspective on the working person’s life.
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