Philosophy: A Guide to Happiness

2000Show1 season6 episodes

78
GreatGoodWatch score

A philosophical, slow-burning documentary series about a real life story.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E6 "Nietzsche on Hardship" 8.3

Episodes

8.0

Story

Alain de Botton's psychobabble-free self-help course for the philosophically minded.

Feels like

  • Philosophical Exploration
  • Educational Documentary
  • Intellectual Journey
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Human Condition
  • Self-Improvement
  • Biographical Insights
  • Conversational
  • Calming & Reflective

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Alain de Botton
Produced by
Neil Crombie

Everyone

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Facts

March 26, 2000 · May 7, 2000 · Ended

First aired
March 26, 2000
Last aired
May 7, 2000
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Philosophy: A Guide to Happiness?"

Questions about Philosophy: A Guide to Happiness

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Philosophy: A Guide to Happiness?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Philosophy: A Guide to Happiness worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 8).

How long does it take to watch Philosophy: A Guide to Happiness?

2 h

About 2 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2000 to 2000.

Can I half-watch Philosophy: A Guide to Happiness?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.

Is Philosophy: A Guide to Happiness plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.