“There's no writer alive like de Botton” (Chicago Tribune), and now this internationally heralded author turns his attention to the insatiable human quest f

An insightful examination of why we compare ourselves to those above and below us. The United States was founded on the principle of equal opportunity for all,

How envy, spite, and the pursuit of admiration influence politics Why do governments underspend on policies that would make their constituents better off? Why d

Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. Dark and twisted tales of corrupt selfishness.

Envy is almost universally condemned. But is its reputation warranted? Sara Protasi argues envy is multifaceted and sometimes even virtuous.