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The Stoic philosopher Musonius Rufus was one of the most influential teachers of his era, imperial Rome, and his message still resonates with startling clarity today. Alongside Stoics like Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius, he emphasized ethics in action, displayed in all aspects of life. Merely learning philosophical doctrine and listening to lectures, they believed, will not do one any good unless one manages to interiorize the teachings and apply them to daily life.

'A sober but devastating skewering of cancel culture and the moral certainties it shares with religious fundamentalism' Sunday Times 'Andrew Doyle has written a masterful broadside against the woke that will also discomfit the anti-woke, proposing to both the radical notion that rather than...

A diabolically sinister but clownish villain, Joker is a symbolically rich and philosophically fascinating character. With his enigmatic motivations, infectious irreverence, and selfless devotion to evil, Joker never fails to provoke a host of philosophical questions. Bringing together essays by a diverse panel of acclaimed scholars and philosophers, this engaging book delves into the motivations, psychology, and moral philosophy of the character for whom mayhem and chaos are a source of pure delight.

Ecce Homo is Nietzsche's compelling autobiography, written in 1888, just weeks before he succumbed to madness. Nietzsche's last great work, a fascinating and bizarre text, traces the development of his own philosophy and the thinkers who influenced him along the way.

Everywhere we hear talk of decline, of a world that was better once, maybe fifty years ago, maybe centuries ago, but certainly before modernity drew us along its dubious path. While some lament the slide of Western culture into relativism and nihilism and others celebrate the trend as a liberating sort of progress, Charles Taylor calls on us to face the moral and political crises of our time, and to make the most of modernity’s challenges.

Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy grapples with these questions and more. Authored by a serving military professional, it breaks down the most advanced concepts of Stoicism into plain language without oversimplifying. Exhaustively researched, steeped in original sources, and informed by examples from the cutting edge of modern conflict, it builds upon ancient thinking to develop innovative theories of patriotic duty and ethical warfighting.

“Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius is a timeless collection of philosophical reflections written by the Roman Emperor during moments of solitude and self-examination. Rooted in Stoic philosophy, the work explores themes such as self-discipline, mortality, resilience, and the pursuit of virtue amidst the burdens of leadership. This edition features the classic English translation by Meric Casaubon, whose 17th-century prose preserves the gravity, elegance, and moral clarity of the original text.

Vishvaguru Vivekananda was born in the era when the world was in the clutches of imperialism and India was being exploited by the British. Caste system, child marriage, Sati practice, superstitions, and fake beliefs were prevalent in the society. Vivekananda emerged as a key figure and his preachings not only enlightened India and Europe but the whole world.

In this new kind of introduction to ethical theory, Daniel Muñoz and Sarah Stroud present fifty of the field's most exciting puzzles, paradoxes, and thought experiments. Over the course of eleven chapters, the authors cover a huge variety of topics, starting with the classic debate between utilitarians and deontologists and ending on existential questions about the future of humanity.

Brought to you by Penguin. FROM THE BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF THE EMPTY RAINCOAT AND UNDERSTANDING ORGANISATIONS. Over a span of seven decades, Charles Handy was, variously, a businessman, a writer, a philanthropist and a philosopher. Not even a stroke as he approached the age of 90 dimmed his...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Andrew Klavan explores how artists' imaginative engagement with the darkness can point the way to living beautifully in the midst of a tragic world. “Andrew Klavan's book illuminates even as it explores the deepest darkness, finding truth and beauty in art...

Reasons Not to Worry is an accessible introduction to the Stoic principles of virtue, moderation and self-discipline, adapting this ancient knowledge to inspire practical advice for everyday life. We're all searching for answers to the biggest questions: How can we be good? Find calm? Properly...

Can we make ourselves into better human beings? Can we help others do the same? And can we get the leaders of our society to care that humanity prospers, not just economically, but also spiritually? These questions have been asked for over two millennia and attempting to answer them is crucial if we want to live a better life and build a more just society. How to Be Good uses the story of Socrates and Alcibiades and examples from Aristotle, Marcus Aurelius and Machiavelli, alongside modern interpretations to explore what philosophy can teach us about the quest for virtue today.

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Krijg grip op moderne stress en vind innerlijke rust met de praktische lessen uit de eeuwenoude stoïcijnse filosofie. Of je nu vastzit in een hectische werkdag, worstelt met overweldigende gedachten of simpelweg zoekt naar balans tijdens je dagelijkse woon-werkverkeer, deze tijdloze wijsheid...

Master emotional resilience and practical philosophy to stay grounded when modern life throws you into chaos. Whether you are battling workplace anxiety on your morning commute or navigating exhausting personal conflicts, this grounding audio experience transforms overwhelming stress into...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Something has been lost. Not freedom. Not opportunity. Not possibility. The modern woman possesses more of these than almost any woman before her. What has been lost is something quieter and deeper: the inherited understanding of what genuine feminine...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. The first hour changes everything that follows. The First Hour is a 30-day morning discipline for men who want to begin their days with greater strength, focus, clarity and intention. This is not another collection of productivity hacks or an elaborate...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Something has been lost. The Modern Gentleman is a map back to it. What does it mean to be a man of genuine character in the modern world? Not a performance of masculinity. Not aggression disguised as strength. Not status, image or the approval of...

Исследователь психологии социальных взаимодействий Роберт Грин, автор бестселлера «48 законов власти», анализирует механизмы человеческих отношений, оказывающих колоссальное влияние на нашу судьбу. Автор рассказывает о 18 особенностях, в той или иной степени присущих каждому человеку; учит, как превращать недостатки в достоинства, противодействовать агрессивности, нарциссизму и заносчивости и не попадаться на уловки манипуляторов, вовремя распознавая токсичные типы личности.