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To give and receive well may be the most human thing you can do-but it is also the closest you can come to divinity. So argues the great Roman Stoic thinker Seneca in his longest and most searching moral treatise, "On Benefits" (De Beneficiis). James Romm's splendid new translation of essential selections from this work conveys the heart of Seneca's argument that generosity and gratitude are among the most important of all virtues.

Su nombre ha llegado hasta nosotros como un mito lejano y sin tiempo, uno de los filósofos más conocidos de la Antigüedad clásica. En su célebre escuela, denominada el Jardín, eran admitidos por igual hombres y mujeres, los cuales gozaban de los mismos derechos. Para él, la filosofía es un instrumento útil para conquistar la felicidad. ¿Cómo conquista el ser humano la felicidad? Cuando pone el placer como finalidad. Sin embargo, no es el placer sensual vinculado a las apetencias del cuerpo lo que el ser humano debe perseguir, sino....

How to Have Willpower brings together two profound ancient meditations on how to overcome pressures that encourage us to act against our own best interests—Plutarch's essay On Dysopia or How to Resist Pressure and Prudentius's poetic allegory Psychomachia or How to Slay Your Demons. Challenging the idea that humans are helpless victims of vice, these works—introduced and presented in vivid, accessible new prose translations by Michael Fontaine—emphasize the power of personal choice and the possibility of personal growth, as they offer insights and practical advice about resisting temptation.

Gretchen Reydams-Schils, a leading authority on Roman Stoicism, has carefully chosen and skillfully translated passages that exemplify the key themes of the Meditations, from everyday irritations such as encountering difficult people to existential worries such as the fear of death. How to Be Stoic also features a substantial and authoritative introduction and the original Greek text. The result is perhaps the most accessible edition of the Meditations available.

Born into servitude and left lame by a master's cruelty, owning nothing that a Roman court would have recognized as property, Epictetus arrived at a conclusion the rich and the powerful could only glimpse: that the self worth keeping is not the body, not the bank account, not the name on the door, but a single faculty no one else can reach—the power to judge, to refuse, to give or withhold agreement. Everything else, he taught, is on loan and can be repossessed without notice. Once you know which is which, a tyrant has nothing left to threaten you with.

Диалог "Государство" занимает особое место в творчестве и мировоззрении Платона. В нем он рисует картину идеального, по его мнению, устройства жизни людей, основанного на высшей справедливости, и дает подробную характеристику основным существующим формам правления, таким, как аристократия, олигархия, тирания, демократия и другим.

How can Aristotle help you become a better person? In this course by award-winning teacher and leading Aristotle expert Prof. Cary J. Nederman (Ph.D., York University), you will become a more ethical person as you explore Aristotelian thought. The word “politics” is an often-controversial...

“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.

Socrates questions Ion, an actor who just won a major prize, about his ability to interpret the epic poetry of Homer. How does an actor, a poet, or any other artist create? Is it by knowing? Is it by inspiration? As the dialogue proceeds, the nature of human creativity emerges as a mysterious process and an unsolved puzzle. Plato lived in Athens, Greece. He wrote approximately two-dozen dialogues that explore core topics that are essential to all human beings.

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

Could the wisdom of ancient Stoics be your key to mastering modern challenges? Discover the power of Stoicism in "A Stoic Guidebook for Recovery", an innovative addition to addiction and recovery books. This guide marries the core principles of Stoic philosophy - being the best version of oneself under all circumstances - with the journey to recovery from addiction. With each enlightening chapter derived from Epictetus's Enchiridion, you'll delve into Stoicism's transformational teachings and their practical applications in overcoming addiction.

In The Timaeus, Plato offers one of the most influential philosophical visions of the ancient world—a sweeping dialogue that lays out the structure of the cosmos, the nature of the soul, and the divine intelligence behind creation.

Born into slavery in the first century AD, Epictetus was a leading Greek philosopher of the Stoic school. He spent most of his life in Rome before the Emperor Domitian banished all philosophers from the city in AD 93; his exile then took him to Nicopolis in Greece. His teachings were recorded by his pupil Arrian, who published both the Encheiridion and Discourses.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Marathon—one of history’s most pivotal battles. Its very name evokes images of almost superhuman courage, endurance, and fighting spirit. But until now, the story of what happened at Marathon has been told exclusively through the narrow viewpoint of specialists in...

What If Everything You Know Is Just A Memory Waiting to Be Uncovered?Meno by PlatoMeno is one of Plato’s most famous works. It makes readers think about how they learn and whether true wisdom is even possible. Even though it was written over 2,000 years ago, its ideas still apply today. This new annotated edition of "Meno." features a comprehensive exploration of Plato's life: His formative years. An exploration of Plato's relationship with Socrates and their travels. A glimpse into the renowned Academy at Athens. An examination of Plato's extensive writings.

Der «Alkibiades» gehört heute zu den eher unbekannten Dialogen Platons. Demgegenüber genoss der «Alkibiades» in der Antike hohes Ansehen und wurde viel gelesen und besprochen, galt er doch seinem Inhalt nach als so fundamental, dass man ihn zum einen als Einführung in die Philosophie und zum anderen als idealen Einstieg in das platonische Denken.

La sabiduría es la madre de todas las virtudes. La necesitamos para poner en práctica con lucidez el coraje, la disciplina o la justicia, porque la sabiduría nos da perspectiva, nos descubre la verdad, nos muestra cómo funciona el mundo y nos guía. El discernimiento, esa habilidad crítica tan poco habitual, no es un don innato. La sabiduría se cultiva. La sabiduría se gana. La sabiduría se conquista con esfuerzo.

Lorsque l'on évoque René Descartes, viennent spontanément à l'esprit l'adjectif « cartésien » et la formule « Je pense, donc je suis ». Réduite à une exaltation de la seule raison, sa pensée est pourtant souvent simplifiée à l'excès. Cet ouvrage propose de dépasser ces lectures convenues en restituant la richesse et la complexité de son œuvre, où la méthode s'articule étroitement avec l'intuition et l'expérience du doute.

Em seu novo livro sobre as virtudes estoicas, Ryan Holiday apresenta a justiça como a virtude que deve orientar quem escolhemos ser. Na antiguidade, tudo o que valesse a pena almejar e conquistar decorria de um forte senso de justiça - ou do comprometimento do indivíduo em fazer o certo, não importava o quão difícil fosse. Para que se possa ter coragem, sabedoria e disciplina, é necessário começar pela justiça.

Plato explores the nature of knowledge through a conversation between Socrates, the young mathematician Theaetetus, and Theodorus, his teacher.