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One of the most significant books ever written by a head of state, the Meditations are a collection of philosophical thoughts by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius....

Veteran war historian Paul Ham embarks on a journey that has never been attempted: to restore the idea of the soul to the human story and to show how belief in, and beliefs arising from, the soul/mind have driven human history....

The Daily Stoic offers a daily devotional of Stoic insights and exercises, featuring all-new translations from Emperor Marcus Aurelius, playwright Seneca, and many more....

Written in Greek by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a wide range of fascinating spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe....

One of the great fears many of us face is that despite all our effort and striving, we will discover at the end that we have wasted our life....

In this monumental work of moral and political philosophy, Plato sought to answer some of the world's most formidable questions....

Philosopher and popular Middlebury professor Dr. Lorraine Besser reveals the missing third piece in our search for the Good Life—what she calls The Interesting—and teaches us how to cultivate it in our lives.

The great insights of the Stoics are spread over a wide range of ancient sources. This book brings them all together for the first time. It systematically presents what the various Stoic philosophers said on every important topic, accompanied by an eloquent commentary that is clear and concise....

What does it mean to say that we live in a secular age? In what will be a defining book for our time, Charles Taylor takes up the question of what these changes mean....

Being a stoic means embracing positivity and self-control through the ability to accept the uncertainty of outcomes. With this stoicism guide, the beginner stoic will learn how to take charge of their emotions on the path to sustained happiness and satisfaction....

The Complete Strategy Collection, a compilation of ancient and historical philosophies, will increase your knowledge of strategy, conflict, and adversity throughout the ages, giving you valuable insight into the past while opening a window to the future....

Take a magic-carpet ride through Disney's wonderful world of films and entertainment experiences and discover the wisdom within its most popular and enduring stories....

It is easy to forget that questions about fundamental issues like justice, injustice, virtue, vice, or happiness were not always eternal. They once had to be asked for the first time....

All of us are faced countless times with the challenge of persuading others, whether we're trying to win a trivial argument with a friend or convince our coworkers about an important decision....

Perfect for any listener who is searching for a deceptively simple yet powerful approach to life, this book offers you a source of inner strength and guidance, allowing you to enrich your life and face your challenges with a renewed level of insight....

The Republic, Plato's masterwork, was first enjoyed 2,400 years ago and remains one of the most widely read books in the world: as a foundational work of Western philosophy and for the richness of its ideas and virtuosity of its writing....

Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath during the Classical period in Ancient Greece. His writings cover many subjects including physics, biology, zoology, metaphysics, logic, ethics, aesthetics, poetry, theatre, music, rhetoric, psychology, linguistics, economics, politics....

This is your gateway to self-mastery, resilience, and inner peace through the works of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus.

Stoicism, a school of Hellenistic thought founded in Athens in the third century BC, was one of the most sublime philosophies in the history of Western civilization. It is a way of living that focuses on reality instead of fantasy or idealism....

Reconstruction chronicles the way in which Americans—black and white—responded to the unprecedented changes unleashed by the war and the end of slavery.

Para conquistar el mundo, uno debe conquistarse primero a sí mismo: las emociones, las acciones y los pensamientos. Eisenhower dijo que la libertad es la práctica de la autodisciplina. Cicerón definió la virtud de la templanza como el esplendor de la vida....

An essential introduction to the history, concepts, and thinking behind philosophy that demystifies what can often be daunting subject matter, laid out in DK's signature style....

A hundred and fifty bite-sized insights into philosophy's greatest minds....

A practical, refreshingly optimistic guide that uses centuries-old wisdom to help us better cope with the stresses of modern living....

Philosophy begins with questions about the nature of reality and how we should live....

This is your gateway to self-mastery, resilience, and inner peace through the works of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus. For over two thousand years, their words have shaped leaders, thinkers, and everyday people searching for meaning. The Complete Stoicism Collection brings their most powerful ideas directly to you, translated and adapted for the contemporary listener. Whether you seek practical advice on how to face life’s challenges or wish to deepen your understanding of Stoic philosophy, this collection has everything you need.

This numismatic edition of Andrew Weston's modern translation is richly annotated with living historical context to enhance your experience of the ancient philosophy text. The deeply personal thoughts in Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations reach out across the ages, resounding with truth and meaning…. an antidote to chaos now, as it was then. You will gain valuable insight into ancient Greek and Roman philosophy through the eyes and contemplations of one man, who ruled an empire, and sought to do so wisely.

Philosophy has often seemed like the castor oil of the disciplines: healthy, but never pleasurable, and best when swallowed quickly and forgotten. Will Durant’s classic The Story of Philosophy is a welcome remedy for this misconception, and—in view of the fact that it is nearly 100 years old—a remarkably refreshing one. This deluxe edition includes The Age of Faith, the fourth volume in the great series, The Story of Civilization. It covers the years 1095—the launching of the First Crusade—and 1300.

Seit Bestsellerautor Ryan Holiday 2014 mit Das Hindernis ist der Weg den Stoizismus der Welt vorgestellt hat, ist diese einfache, aber kraftvolle Lebensphilosophie zu einem globalen Phänomen geworden. In diesem Buch zeigt der mehrfache Bestsellerautor, wie der Leser den Umgang mit Herausforderungen lernen kann. Denn wir werden tagtäglich mit Problemen konfrontiert.

Divided into short chapters that can be listened to in brief sittings, What Is Stoicism? compiles two millennia of Stoic thought into simple conversational prose.

"MANUAL DE VIDA: ENQUIRIDIÓN DE EPICTETO EN LENGUAJE CONTEMPORÁNEO" es más que un libro, es una herramienta para liberar tu mente y alcanzar la paz interior que tanto buscas. Las enseñanzas atemporales de Epicteto, uno de los más grandes filósofos estoicos, ahora están a tu disposición en un lenguaje actualizado, cercano a tu realidad. Este manual no es solo para leer, es para vivirlo. Te ayudará a desarrollar una fortaleza mental, a enfrentar los problemas con serenidad, y a descubrir lo que realmente importa en la vida.

Una nueva traducción del manual de vida de Epicteto, un texto que destila los principios del estoicismo en consejos prácticos y directos para cultivar la resiliencia, la paz interna y la libertad personal. Epicteto, maestro de la Antigüedad y uno de los más grandes filósofos estoicos, promulgaba que la felicidad se logra al aceptar lo que no podemos cambiar y en trabajar para mejorar lo que sí está bajo nuestro control. En El arte de vivir, sus lecciones se transforman en un compendio de sabiduría accesible, enfocada en fortalecer la resiliencia emocional y fomentar un bienestar duradero.

Que puis-je connaître ? Que dois-je faire ? Que m'est-il permis d'espérer ? À Königsberg, le sévère professeur Kant répondit à ces questions, et à quelques autres, au cours d'une journée si folle qu'il devait en manquer sa promenade...

Pour ses 10 ans, la collection qui raconte aux enfants les grands philosophes dévoile son 31ème titre : Ainsi parlait Nietzsche, une pépite consacrée au plus explosif des philosophes ! Ainsi parlait Nietzsche Comment déposer ses fardeaux ? Comment conquérir sa liberté ? Comment devenir ce que l'on est ? Une histoire... "Je suis de la dynamite !" s'exclame Nietzsche, dévalant tout joyeux sa montagne. "Et je m'en vais secouer ce vieil ermite perdu dans ses arrière-mondes, dompter le dragon TUDOIS aux mille écailles d'or, jouer avec le soleil à l'aurore et faire danser le plus laid des hommes !

" Aristote est le seul homme qu'Alexandre ait jamais craint. " Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff Mon cher neveu, J'apprends que tu pars suivre mon disciple Alexandre dans ses glorieuses conquêtes. Je t'en prie, reste sur tes gardes, car sa fougue cache une folie dévorante. Écris-moi vite ! Signé : Aristote L'histoire : Découvrez le face-à-face entre le plus illustre philosophe et le plus grand conquérant de l'Antiquité ! Aristote, comme chacun sait, fut le précepteur d'Alexandre.