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Where to turn to in an economic crisis?

Philosophy. This Italian town set up a trail to encourage people to ponder life.

It includes a chair that utters words of wisdom.

This bar owner in Corigliano d'Otranto serves up drinks and cards with questions like: "Why have I been born?"

The local philosopher's helping hand is very much in demand.
Corigliano's seminars attracted some 1,000 people. The idea might catch on in other towns.

Vocabulary:

philosophy n. 哲学；哲理；人生观

ponder v. 考虑；沉思

utters vt. 发出，表达

in demand 受欢迎的，非常需要的，销路好

catch on 理解，变得流行