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From renowned classicist Edith Hall, ARISTOTLE'S WAY is an examination of one of history's greatest philosophers, showing us how to lead happy, fulfilled, and meaningful lives Aristotle was the first philosopher to inquire into subjective happiness, and he understood its essence better and more...

In Sailing the Wine-Dark Sea, his fourth volume to explore “the hinges of history,” Thomas Cahill escorts the reader on another entertaining—and historically unassailable—journey through the landmarks of art and bloodshed that defined Greek culture nearly three millennia ago. In the...

An engaging guide to how Stoicism—the ancient philosophy of Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius—can help us flourish today. “One of the best explorations of Stoic philosophy that I’ve read.” —Timothy Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Workweek Whenever we worry about what to eat, how to love...

Face aux juges d’Athènes, Socrate refuse les artifices de l’éloquence et choisit de parler avec la seule force de la vérité. Accusé de corrompre la jeunesse et de mépriser les dieux de la cité, il examine ses accusateurs, interroge le sens de la sagesse et défend jusqu’au bout la...

Discover one of the most influential works of Stoic philosophy ever written. The Enchiridion is a concise guide to living with wisdom, resilience, and inner peace. Compiled by Arrian from the teachings of the Greek philosopher Epictetus, this timeless manual offers practical advice on focusing only on what is within our control, accepting life's challenges with grace, and cultivating virtue above all else.

Der Ion zählt zum Frühwerk Platons. In dem kurzweiligen Dialog kommt es zu einem Gespräch zwischen Sokrates und dem in Athen zu Besuch weilenden weithin bekannten Rhapsoden Ion von Ephesos. Das Thema zwischen dem ironischen Philosophen und dem hochmütigen Sänger ist schnell gefunden: Zuallererst geht es um die Frage, worauf die Kompetenz eines Rhapsoden eigentlich beruhe.

A renowned Buddhist teacher turns to two of the most influential figures in history for guidance on how to face the ethical challenges of our time.

The philosophy of stoicism emphasizes self-control, the pursuit of virtue, and the importance of living in accordance with nature. Amidst the frantic chaos of modern life, the ancient philosophy of stoicism can provide a hugely valuable toolset and a way to stay calm when stress threatens to overwhelm.

The ancient Greek philosopher Plato is perhaps the single most important figure in the history of philosophy, who has influenced countless thinkers throughout the centuries. This indispensable volume distils Plato's key ideas into easily accessible chunks. Featuring Plato's ruminations about love, politics, morality and more, The Pocket Book of Plato provides an ideal introduction to one of the world's great thinkers.

Master emotional resilience and conquer daily anxiety with practical Stoicism built for a chaotic modern world. Whether you are battling a stressful morning commute or navigating difficult personalities at work, you can cultivate a calm, grounded mindset. Learn to instantly distinguish what is...

Seven essential life lessons from The Odyssey—a timeless story of grit, resilience, and staying true to your purpose. Who are you? Who do you want to become? How do you treat others, and what truly matters? The Odyssey Mindset transforms the ancient wisdom of Homer's epic into a practical...

Letters from a Stoic is one of the essential works of Roman Stoic philosophy, offering a series of moral reflections on virtue, discipline, friendship, time, grief, mortality, wealth, simplicity, and the art of living well. Written as letters addressed to Lucilius, these meditations combine practical advice with deep philosophical insight, showing how reason, self-command, and inner freedom can help a person face uncertainty, loss, desire, and fear.

Die 81 Verse Laotses, neu vertont. Kein sanftes, sondern ein grooviges Wellness-Hörbuch, eine tiefe Reise in das Tao. Dubbige Beats und hallende Echo-Kaskaden im Kafkadub-Stil verschmelzen mit der zeitlosen Weisheit vom Weg und der Tugend.

Stoicism and Christianity—two of the world's great wisdom traditions—have been guiding people toward a good life for thousands of years. But how do they compare to each other? Jesus and Stoicism places these two revered traditions side by side to consider how the words of Jesus and the...

À l'heure où les recettes miracle promettent bonheur, réussite et sérénité en dix étapes, Oscar Brenifier renverse la table. Plutôt que d'ajouter un énième manuel de « meilleure version de soi-même » au rayon bien-être, il convoque Socrate, Zhuangzi, Confucius, Spinoza et d'autres esprits turbulents pour dynamiter les certitudes modernes. L'auteur montre comment la philosophie – la vraie, celle qui dérange, bouscule et force à penser – s'oppose frontalement aux illusions du coaching express.

Qui étaient vraiment les sophistes, ces maîtres de parole capables d'enthousiasmer la jeunesse athénienne et d'inquiéter Socrate, Platon ou Aristote ? Cet ouvrage clair et vivant dévoile l'univers de Protagoras, Gorgias, Hippias et Prodicos : leurs idées, leur influence et les débats décisifs qu'ils ont ouverts sur la vérité, la justice, la démocratie ou le pouvoir du langage. Entre relativisme, scepticisme et invention d'une nouvelle éthique, les sophistes ont posé les bases d'une pensée lucide et pragmatique, dont les échos résonnent encore aujourd'hui.

The idea of sexual fluidity may seem new, but it is at least as old as the ancient Greeks, who wrote about queer experiences with remarkable frankness, wit, and insight. How to Be Queer is an infatuating collection of these writings about desire, love, and lust between men, between women, and between humans and gods, in lucid and lively new translations.

Розмисли наодинці з собою — це особисті записи римського імператора Марка Аврелія Антоніна, зроблені ним в 70-і рр. нової ери. Імператор вів щоденник, де розмірковував щодо понять громадянськості, обов'язку, честі, совісті, вірності і справедливості. На сторінках цього надзвичайного документа ми спостерігаємо напружену роботу особистості з опанування філософії стоїків та з практичного розвитку стоїчної традиції. Таким чином, щоденник Марка Аврелія — один з перших в історії людства приклад літератури про самовдосконалення.

Plato is, by any reckoning, one of the most dazzling writers in the Western literary tradition and one of the most penetrating, wide-ranging, and influential authors in the history of philosophy. This audiobook contains Plato's most notable books. Contents:The Apology; Crito; Charmides; Laches; Lysis; Menexenus; Ion; Meno

Te presentamos una obra sonora del pensamiento Clásico Griego: FEDÓN, o de la innmortalidad del Alma de Platón. Incluído en sus Diálogos, te enterarás de sus conversaciones de primera mano, te harán estar presente como un oyente más en el Ágora y la Academia, aprendiendo su Filosofía de forma amena y eficaz. La literatura puede ser muchas cosas. En una obra literaria cabe todo o casi todo. Caben mundos presentes pasados y futuros, mundos muy reales, mundos imaginarios, serios o irreverentes, mundos posibles e imposibles.