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Este un ghid antic de time management care te îndeamnă să nu uiți că TU ești beneficiarul final al vieții și al timpului tău.

Da Socrate in poi, la filosofia ha affrontato gli eterni, fondamentali problemi dell'uomo. Luciano De Crescenzo ci accompagna fino alla loro soglia severa con simpatia e amabilità: con la sua prosa leggera trascina i lettori nella cella dove Socrate sta per morire o fra le vertiginose architetture intellettuali di Platone.

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.

Step into the private thoughts of one of history’s greatest leaders. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius offers timeless guidance on self-discipline, purpose, and inner peace—the quiet strength of a philosopher who ruled an empire. Written not for an audience, but for himself, these reflections reveal the Stoic path to clarity amidst chaos, reminding us that the truest victory lies in mastering one’s own mind.

In Plotinus Shredded, we tear through his Neoplatonic fever dream. The One? A vague cosmic buzzword that explains nothing. Emanations? A divine PowerPoint presentation gone horribly wrong. The Nous? His intellectual VIP club for thoughts too snooty for reality. The Soul? His whiny excuse to hate fun. Matter? The poor physical world he treats like a cosmic landfill. And don’t get us started on his contemplation obsession—navel-gazing dressed up as enlightenment.

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.

Pupil of the great Plato, teacher of Alexander the Great, Aristotle is a massively influential figure in Western philosophy. Cicero described his literary style as "a river of gold". Modern ethics are based on his ideas about virtue; his writings literally encompassed all the scientific knowledge of the time and beyond, so much that many of his findings were still considered cutting-edge many century afterwards. Aristotle also shaped modern logic, and put his mark on all subsequent philosophy and theology. We have selected for you 100 of his most profound and influent quotes, so that you can see for yourself how modern these fundamental ideas still are. Nourish your daily life with Aristotle's Ethics, strengthen your thoughts with his Logic, and adopt his scientific ways for a clearer life.

Embark on a transformative journey with "Daily Stoicism for Beginners," your essential guide to integrating Stoic philosophy into everyday life. This insightful book is tailored for those new to Stoicism, offering practical, easy-to-follow steps for living a happier, more mindful, and fulfilling life, free from unnecessary stress and anxiety. In a world often marked by chaos and uncertainty, Stoicism emerges as a beacon of inner peace and resilience.

Qu’est-ce que la justice ? Un être humain n’est-il juste que par crainte des conséquences de son injustice ? Selon quel mouvement, quelle intention ou quelle exigence agit-il ? Partant du constat que seuls les hommes justes sont susceptibles de construire une cité juste, Platon cherche comment l’homme peut prévaloir la justice en soi, avant de la réclamer aux autres ou à l’État.. Écoutons-le, Platon, qui nous délivre dans cet ouvrage, des conseils essentiels qui sont autant de réponses à nos maux contemporains.

Socrates created and embodied a living holistic philosophy that integrated mind, body and soul. He asked the timeless question that affects us all: What is the right way to live?

This audiobook is the most affordable version of Meditations by Marcus Aurelius that also has high quality, masterfully engineered audio. We modify audio for your pleasure. We use a computer-assisted dynamic-leveling process to ensure audio stays within an optimal listening range. Noise-gate technology is used in all books to eliminate all background and room noise disturbances for your enjoyment of the book. We are dedicated to providing you with the best possible audio experience at the best possible price. Enjoy this classic to the fullest!

The Republic is a classic work by an ancient Greek philosopher Plato. There is one of the most famous dialogues of Plato about the arrangement of the state structure and the essence of the state (contemporary for Plato, of course, but also important nowadays because the whole modern so called "European civilisation" is based, first of all, on ancient schemes). The structure of Plato's dialogue is similar to others. Socrates and Glaucon are coming back to Athens from Piraeus. They are stopped by Polemarchus who invites them to visit him and talk.

How to Get Over a Breakup presents an unabashedly modern prose translation of Ovid's lighthearted and provocative work, complete with a lively introduction. Ovid's advice—which he illustrates with ingenious interpretations of classical mythology—ranges from the practical, psychologically astute, and profound to the ironic, deliberately offensive, and bizarre.

Once solely the province of ivory-tower professors and college classrooms, contemporary philosophy was finally emancipated from its academic closet in 2010, when "The Stone" was launched in The New York Times. First appearing as an online series, the column quickly attracted millions of readers through its accessible examination of universal topics like the nature of science, consciousness, and morality while also probing more contemporary issues such as the morality of drones, gun control, and the gender divide.

Anyone new to philosophy soon encounters new ideas that challenge their hidden biases and cherished beliefs, or are at odds with common sense and tradition. Yet, these philosophical ideas are backed by strong arguments, arguments so strong that it’s difficult to identify what is wrong with them.

The Trial and Death of Socrates presents the trial and subsequent execution of Socrates in 399 BCE. Socrates was tried on the basis of two ambiguous charges: corrupting the youth and impiety. “Euthyphro”, one of Plato's early dialogues, takes place during the weeks leading up to Socrates' trial. “Apology” is Plato's version of the speech given by Socrates as he defends himself against the charges of being a man "who corrupted the young, refused to worship the gods, and created new deities".

A leading Christian intellectual and a global citizen, Thomas Merton was known for his mission to understand and learn from other cultures’ worldviews and philosophies. Now, as you listen to these nine captivating talks on Chinese and Greek philosophy, your own interest in these ancient schools of thought, Eastern and Western, will be ignited.

Start your listening journey today. “Meditations” provides not just philosophical wisdom, but a roadmap to living a fulfilling and thoughtful life. Let this journey of self-discovery enrich your life.

Embark on a journey of profound wisdom and self-discovery with "Stoic Quotes—100 Mindful Stoic Quotes." This carefully curated collection illuminates the path to a more mindful, fulfilled, and serene life, drawing on the timeless insights of ancient Stoic philosophers. In today’s fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety often overwhelm us, the Stoic teachings offer a beacon of clarity and calm. Each quote in this book is a nugget of wisdom, providing practical guidance on navigating life’s complexities with grace and resilience.

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.