Philosophical
Why We Love Who We Do
We like to think love begins with **choice**. But according to Alain de Botton, what feels like a decision is often a quiet submission to **emotional familiarity**—an echo from the past masquerading as free will. The surprise isn’t who we fall for, but how little we understand why.
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The thinker
Philosopher of Everyday Life
Alain de Botton is a Swiss-born British philosopher and author known for making philosophy accessible through his books and talks. He founded The School of Life, an organization dedicated to emotional education. His works, including 'Essays in Love' and 'The Course of Love', delve into the complexities of modern relationships.
Based on We Don't Get To Choose What We Love | Alain de Botton, summarised and reframed by Insights.
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