Philosophy: A Guide to Happiness - Schopenhauer on Love

A survey of the 19th century German thinker Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) who believed that love was the most important thing in life because of its powerful impulse towards 'the will-to-life'.

This is part five of the six-part Channel 4 documentary series PHILOSOPHY: A GUIDE TO HAPPINESS, presented by Alain de Botton and based on his book The Consolations of Philosophy.

UK viewers can watch all six episodes on 4OD:
www.channel4.com/programmes/the-perfect-home/4od

For more info: alaindebotton.com/philosophy