TEHRAN – A Persian translation of the study “How to Reform Capitalism” by The School of Life has recently been published in Persian.

Kaveh Behbahani is the translator of the book published by Kargadan in Tehran.

The book is a revolutionary, yet utterly practical blueprint for a wiser and better kind of capitalism. 

It is quite normal to feel frustrated and sorrowful about aspects of modern capitalism, but realistic hope for change can seem either Utopian or demented. 

In fact, the way that capitalism works is inherently open to alteration and improvement. This is because the problems of capitalism are, in their essence, not about money, law or politics, but about human psychology – the field of expertise of The School of Life.

As this hugely original essay argues, the path to a better sort of capitalism starts with a clear-eyed understanding of our emotional functioning and the workings of our psyches.

Located in London, The School of Life is a global organization established by Alain de Botton and Sophie Howarth to help people lead more fulfilled lives.

They have said, “We believe that the journey to finding fulfillment begins with self-knowledge. It is only when we have a sense of who we really are that we can make reliable decisions, particularly around love and work.

“Sadly, tools and techniques for developing self-knowledge and finding fulfillment are hard to find – they’re not taught in schools, in universities, or in workplaces. Too many of us go through life without ever really understanding what’s going on in the recesses of our minds.

“That’s why we created The School of Life; a resource for helping us understand ourselves, for improving our relationships, our careers and our social lives - as well as for helping us find calm and get more out of our leisure hours. We do this through films, workshops, books and gifts - as well as through a warm and supportive community.”

Photo: Front cover of the Persian edition of “How to Reform Capitalism”.

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