Michaël Fœssel's 'Le Temps de la consolation' Explores Philosophy of Consolation

Michaël Fœssel, a professor at the École polytechnique, has authored a book titled 'Le Temps de la consolation,' published by Seuil. The work examines how consolation, manifested in religious and psychological forms, can engage contemporary philosophy. The book was reviewed in artpress issue n°429, January 2016, page 86. Fœssel argues that consolation offers a rich terrain for philosophical inquiry, moving beyond its traditional associations. The review highlights the book's insightful approach to a topic often overlooked by modern philosophy.