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Cicero
- A Very Short Introduction
- By: Yelena Baraz
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Wiley
- Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins
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Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BCE) was one of the most influential figures in late republican Rome, a moment of great social, political, and cultural unrest that would lead to the transition from republic to empire. Cicero was a statesman who held the highest political office, the consulship, and then suffered politically motivated exile. His career was grounded in his continued success as an orator: his speeches were famous during his lifetime and, together with his rhetorical treatises, shaped the practice and theory of public speaking for centuries to come.
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Cicero
- A Very Short Introduction
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Wiley
- Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins
- Release date: 09-12-25
- Language: English
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Democracy
- A Life
- By: Paul Cartledge
- Narrated by: Paul Hodgson
- Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins
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Ancient Greece first coined the concept of democracy, yet almost every major ancient Greek thinker - from Plato and Aristotle onward - was ambivalent toward or even hostile to democracy in any form. The explanation for this is quite simple: The elite perceived majority power as tantamount to a dictatorship of the proletariat. In ancient Greece, there can be traced not only the rudiments of modern democratic society but the entire Western tradition of antidemocratic thought.
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not what is described to be
- By Roxana on 01-06-18
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Democracy
- A Life
- Narrated by: Paul Hodgson
- Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins
- Release date: 28-06-16
- Language: English
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The Stoics
- The Philosophy of Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius
- By: Marcus Aurelius, Epicurus, Seneca
- Narrated by: Christopher Naylor
- Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins
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Is there an answer to the question "How does one lead a happy life?" Certainly one ancient Greek school of philosophy believed that there was: lead a life of virtue, one in harmony with nature and do not be swayed by fortune or misfortune.
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The Stoics
- The Philosophy of Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius
- Narrated by: Christopher Naylor
- Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins
- Release date: 17-07-25
- Language: English
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How to Cope
- An Ancient Guide to Enduring Hardship (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers)
- By: Boethius, Philip Freeman - translator
- Narrated by: Richard Trinder
- Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
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What do you do when your life has fallen apart? Fifteen hundred years ago, a Roman nobleman named Boethius asked this question as he was sitting in a prison cell waiting to die, accused—probably unjustly—of treason. Boethius had been a rich and powerful man with all a person could want in life, but now he had lost everything. Shaken, he wondered how such terrible misfortune could have happened to him and why life was so unfair.
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How to Cope
- An Ancient Guide to Enduring Hardship (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers)
- Narrated by: Richard Trinder
- Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
- Release date: 30-09-25
- Language: English
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Ancient Greek Medicine: Discover the Amazing Benefits of 5 Ancient Greek Herbs
- By: Carmen Mckenzie
- Narrated by: Trevor Clinger
- Length: 19 mins
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I am tired of relying on pharmaceuticals and chemicals to deal with everyday common illnesses, from a cold to a headache to high blood pressure. Every medication we use, no matter how common or well researched, comes with intended and unintended effects. Some of these, such as the intended effects, are desired, like pain relief when taking pain relief medication. The problem is the unintended effects these medications cause in the body.
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Ancient Greek Medicine: Discover the Amazing Benefits of 5 Ancient Greek Herbs
- Narrated by: Trevor Clinger
- Length: 19 mins
- Release date: 06-03-15
- Language: English
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Cynicism
- By: Ansgar Allen
- Narrated by: Nigel Patterson
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
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Everyone's a cynic, yet few will admit it. Today's cynics excuse themselves half-heartedly - "I hate to be a cynic, but...." - before making their pronouncements. Narrowly opportunistic, always on the take, contemporary cynicism has nothing positive to contribute. The Cynicism of the ancient Greeks, however, was very different. Bold and shameless, it was committed to transforming the values on which civilization depends.
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How applicable the theory is to modern lifestyles.
- By Foluso Moran on 08-03-25
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Cynicism
- Narrated by: Nigel Patterson
- Series: MIT Press Essential Knowledge
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
- Release date: 05-05-20
- Language: English
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How to Think about War
- An Ancient Guide to Foreign Policy
- By: Thucydides, Johanna Hanink - Translator, Johanna Hanink - Introduction
- Narrated by: David de Vries
- Length: 2 hrs and 59 mins
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For nearly 2,500 years, students, politicians, political thinkers, and military leaders have read the eloquent and shrewd speeches in Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War for profound insights into military conflict, diplomacy, and the behavior of people and countries in times of crisis. How to Think about War presents the most influential and compelling of these speeches in an elegant new translation by classicist Johanna Hanink, accompanied by an enlightening introduction.
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How to Think about War
- An Ancient Guide to Foreign Policy
- Narrated by: David de Vries
- Series: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers
- Length: 2 hrs and 59 mins
- Release date: 19-03-19
- Language: English
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Laws (Annotated)
- By: Plato
- Narrated by: Christopher Preece
- Length: 24 hrs
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In "Laws", Plato takes us on a journey to imagine the perfect society — not through dreamy ideals, but with real, practical ideas. The story happens on the island of Crete, where three wise men, including the Athenian Stranger, discuss how to create a city where people live together in peace and justice. Unlike Plato’s earlier works, this one isn’t about a perfect world led by kings, but about building a society that works for everyone.
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Laws (Annotated)
- Narrated by: Christopher Preece
- Length: 24 hrs
- Release date: 09-06-25
- Language: English
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Apología de Sócrates
- By: Platón
- Narrated by: Artur Mas
- Length: 1 hr and 42 mins
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En Apología de Sócrates, Platón da una versión del discurso que Sócrates pronunció como defensa, ante los tribunales atenienses, en el juicio en el que se le acusó de corromper a la juventud y no creer en los dioses de la polis. Aunque su datación exacta es incierta, el texto, por su temática, pertenece al ciclo platónico de las primeras obras llamadas Socráticas, que Platón escribió en su juventud, e incluso se piensa que es su primera obra. La Apología se divide en tres partes.
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Apología de Sócrates
- Narrated by: Artur Mas
- Length: 1 hr and 42 mins
- Release date: 13-12-19
- Language: Spanish
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How to Say No
- An Ancient Guide to the Art of Cynicism
- By: Diogenes, M. D. Usher - translator
- Narrated by: Liam Gerrard
- Length: 2 hrs and 9 mins
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How to Say No is a delightful collection of brief ancient writings about Cynicism that captures all the outrageousness, wit, and wisdom of its remarkable cast of characters—from Diogenes in the fourth century BCE to the column-stander Symeon Stylites in late antiquity.
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How to Say No
- An Ancient Guide to the Art of Cynicism
- Narrated by: Liam Gerrard
- Series: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers
- Length: 2 hrs and 9 mins
- Release date: 18-10-22
- Language: English
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How to Be Good
- What Socrates Can Teach Us About the Art of Living Well
- By: Massimo Pigliucci
- Narrated by: Alan Carlson
- Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
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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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How to Be Good
- What Socrates Can Teach Us About the Art of Living Well
- Narrated by: Alan Carlson
- Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
- Release date: 29-09-22
- Language: English
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Stoicism for Unshakeable Mental Strength
- Master the Art of Stoicism to Achieve Mental Clarity, Build Resilience in Tough Times and Navigate Life's Obstacles with Ease
- By: Thinknetic
- Narrated by: Adrian M Lopez, Eren Yaeger, David Gurney
- Length: 14 hrs and 40 mins
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Many struggle with anxiety, confusion, and doubt, feeling like they’re losing control over their lives. But what if there’s a way to navigate through these stormy seas and emerge stronger than ever? This enlightening guide delves into the powerful principles of Stoicism, offering you the tools to develop mental clarity and resilience.
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you can learn to steer your ship
- By Gerardo Ruglio on 25-01-25
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Stoicism for Unshakeable Mental Strength
- Master the Art of Stoicism to Achieve Mental Clarity, Build Resilience in Tough Times and Navigate Life's Obstacles with Ease
- Narrated by: Adrian M Lopez, Eren Yaeger, David Gurney
- Length: 14 hrs and 40 mins
- Release date: 16-12-24
- Language: English
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How to Think About God
- An Ancient Guide for Believers and Nonbelievers
- By: Marcus Tullius Cicero, Philip Freeman - Translator
- Narrated by: Shaun Grindell
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
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One of the most influential Roman perspectives on religion came from a nonreligious belief system that is finding new adherents even today: Stoicism. How did the Stoics think about religion? In How to Think About God, Philip Freeman presents vivid new translations of Cicero's On the Nature of the Gods and The Dream of Scipio. In these brief works, Cicero offers a Stoic view of belief, divinity, and human immortality, giving eloquent expression to the religious ideas of one of the most popular schools of Roman and Greek philosophy.
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How to Think About God
- An Ancient Guide for Believers and Nonbelievers
- Narrated by: Shaun Grindell
- Series: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
- Release date: 05-11-19
- Language: English
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Seneca's Letters from a Stoic
- By: Lucius Annaeus Seneca
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins
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Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 B.C-A.D. 65), the chief advisor to the emperor Nero, was the power behind the throne in Ancient Rome. He is most famous for his writings on Stoic ideology, in which philosophy is a practical form of self-improvement. Seneca’s letters address the issues of life and death confronting every generation while upholding the ideals of Stoicism–valuing courage and friendship, avoiding corruption and self-indulgence, striving to achieve a good life while being immune to life’s setbacks, and enjoying life without the fear of dying.
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Good book; read beautifully
- By Abd Al-Rassoul on 26-06-24
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Seneca's Letters from a Stoic
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins
- Release date: 21-11-23
- Language: English
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Plato
- A Very Short Introduction
- By: Julia Annas
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
- Length: 2 hrs and 56 mins
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This lively and accessible introduction to Plato focuses on the philosophy and argument of his writings, drawing the listener into Plato's way of doing philosophy, and the general themes of his thinking. It looks at Plato as a thinker grappling with philosophical problems in a variety of ways, rather than a philosopher with a fully worked-out system. It includes a brief account of Plato's life and the various interpretations that have been drawn from the sparse remains of information.
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My first introduction to Plato
- By Anonymous on 27-10-22
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Plato
- A Very Short Introduction
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
- Length: 2 hrs and 56 mins
- Release date: 08-06-21
- Language: English
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The Art of Living
- The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness
- By: Epictetus, Sharon Lebell - translator
- Narrated by: Richard Bolles
- Length: 1 hr and 28 mins
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Epictetus, one of the greatest of the ancient thinkers, believed that the primary mission of philosophy is to help ordinary people meet the challenges of daily life and deal with losses, disappointments, and grief. His prescription for the good life: master desires, perform one's duties, and learn to think clearly about oneself and the larger community. In this accessible interpretation by Sharon Lebell, contemporary listeners will find useful advice from this ancient text. This recording also includes an interview with philosopher Jacob Needleman on the significance of Epictetus' work.
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The Art of Living
- The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness
- Narrated by: Richard Bolles
- Length: 1 hr and 28 mins
- Release date: 01-08-25
- Language: English
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The Discourses of Epictetus
- By: Epictetus
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Ito
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
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The Discourses of Epictetus are a series of informal lectures by the Stoic philosopher Epictetus written down by his pupil Arrian around 108 AD. Four books out of an original eight are still extant. The philosophy of Epictetus is intensely practical.
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The Discourses of Epictetus
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Ito
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
- Release date: 27-01-25
- Language: English
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Plato's Meno
- By: Plato
- Narrated by: William Sigalis, Al Anderson, Travis Murray, and others
- Length: 1 hr and 9 mins
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A dialogue between Socrates and Meno probes the subject of ethics. Can goodness be taught? If it can, then we should be able to find teachers capable of instructing others about what is good and bad, right and wrong, or just and unjust. Socrates and Meno are unable to identify teachers of ethics, and we are left wondering how such knowledge could be acquired. To answer that puzzle, Socrates questions one of Meno’s servants in an attempt to show that we know fundamental ideas by recollecting them.
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Plato's Meno
- Narrated by: William Sigalis, Al Anderson, Travis Murray, Alex Panagopoulos
- Length: 1 hr and 9 mins
- Release date: 02-04-20
- Language: English
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How to Control the Uncontrollable
- 10 Game Changing Ideas to Help You Think Like a Stoic and Build a Resilient Life
- By: Ben Aldridge
- Narrated by: Ben Aldridge
- Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins
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Stoicism has a lot to offer that is as relevant today as it was 2,000 years ago—its guiding purpose was to help us to live better lives. The Stoic golden rule was that "we can't control external events, but we can choose how to respond to them". This idea can have a profound effect on how we exist in the world.
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How to Control the Uncontrollable
- 10 Game Changing Ideas to Help You Think Like a Stoic and Build a Resilient Life
- Narrated by: Ben Aldridge
- Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 02-08-23
- Language: English
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How to Tell a Story
- An Ancient Guide to the Art of Storytelling for Writers and Readers
- By: Aristotle, Philip Freeman - translator
- Narrated by: Gareth Richards
- Length: 1 hr and 49 mins
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An inviting and accessible new translation of Aristotle's complete Poetics—the first and best introduction to the art of writing and understanding stories.
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How to Tell a Story
- An Ancient Guide to the Art of Storytelling for Writers and Readers
- Narrated by: Gareth Richards
- Series: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers
- Length: 1 hr and 49 mins
- Release date: 10-05-22
- Language: English
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