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Discipline is Destiny

The Power of Self-Control

by Ryan Holiday ...

Narrated by Ryan Holiday ...

Unabridged

7 hours 23 min

An inspiring anthem to the power, promise and challenges of self-control, the second in a series examining the timeless Stoic virtues from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ryan HolidayThe inscription on the Oracle of Delphi says: 'Nothing in excess.' C.S. Lewis described temperance as going to the 'right length but no further.' Easy to say, hard to practice - and if it was tough in 300 BCE, or ... Read more

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Meditations

Penguin Classics

by Marcus Aurelius ...

Narrated by Richard Armitage ...

Unabridged

6 hours 18 min

**Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is performed by Richard Armitage, star of Peter Jackson'sThe Hobbit trilogy and also known for his roles in Ocean's 8 and Spooks. This definitive recording includes an Introduction by Diskin Clay.**Originally written only for his personal consumption, Marcus Aurelius's Meditations has become a key text in the understanding of Roman Stoic philosophy. ... Read more

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**Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is performed by Richard Armitage, star of Peter Jackson'sThe Hobbit trilogy and also known for his roles in Ocean's 8 and Spooks. This definitive recording includes an Introduction by Diskin Clay.**Originally written only for his personal consumption, Marcus Aurelius's Meditations has become a key text in the understanding of Roman Stoic philosophy.
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How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius

by Donald J. Robertson ...

Narrated by Donald J. Robertson ...

Unabridged

8 hours 47 min

"This book is a wonderful introduction to one of history's greatest figures: Marcus Aurelius. His life and this book are a clear guide for those facing adversity, seeking tranquility and pursuing excellence." — Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way and The Daily StoicThe life-changing principles of Stoicism taught through the story of its most famous proponent.Roman emperor ... Read more

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Letters from a Stoic

Penguin Classics

by Seneca ...

Narrated by Julian Glover ...

Unabridged

7 hours 38 min

**Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is performed by Julian Glover, Olivier Award winning actor, also known for his roles in Game of Thrones and Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets. This definitive recording includes an Introduction by Robin Campbell.**A philosophy that saw self-possession as the key to an existence lived 'in accordance with nature', Stoicism called for the ... Read more

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**Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is performed by Julian Glover, Olivier Award winning actor, also known for his roles in Game of Thrones and Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets. This definitive recording includes an Introduction by Robin Campbell.**A philosophy that saw self-possession as the key to an existence lived 'in accordance with nature', Stoicism called for the
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Plato:The Republic

by Plato ...

Narrated by Samet Burke ...

Unabridged

12 hours 25 min

The Republic is a Socratic dialogue by Plato, written in approximately 380 BC. It is one of the most influential works of philosophy and political theory, and Plato's best known work. In Plato's fictional dialogues the characters of Socrates as well as various Athenians and foreigners discuss the meaning of justice and examine whether the just man is happier than the unjust man by imagining a ... Read more

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The Republic is a Socratic dialogue by Plato, written in approximately 380 BC. It is one of the most influential works of philosophy and political theory, and Plato's best known work. In Plato's fictional dialogues the characters of Socrates as well as various Athenians and foreigners discuss the meaning of justice and examine whether the just man is happier than the unjust man by imagining a
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The Dangerous Life and Ideas of Diogenes The Cynic

by Jean-Manuel Roubineau ...

Narrated by James Cameron Stewart ...

Unabridged

4 hours 30 min

The ancient philosopher Diogenes—nicknamed "The Dog" and decried by Plato as a "Socrates gone mad"—was widely praised and idealized as much as he was mocked and vilified. A favorite subject of sculptors and painters since the Renaissance, his notoriety is equally due to his eccentric behavior, scorn of conventions, and biting aphorisms, and to the role he played in the creation of the Cynic school ... Read more

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The ancient philosopher Diogenes—nicknamed "The Dog" and decried by Plato as a "Socrates gone mad"—was widely praised and idealized as much as he was mocked and vilified. A favorite subject of sculptors and painters since the Renaissance, his notoriety is equally due to his eccentric behavior, scorn of conventions, and biting aphorisms, and to the role he played in the creation of the Cynic school
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How to Have a Life

An Ancient Guide to Using Our Time Wisely

by Seneca ...

Narrated by Esther Wane ...

Series series Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers
Unabridged

1 hour 26 min

A vibrant new translation of Seneca's "On the Shortness of Life," a pointed reminder to make the most of our timeWho doesn't worry sometimes that smart phones, the Internet, and TV are robbing us of time and preventing us from having a life? How can we make the most of our time on earth? In the first century AD, the Stoic philosopher Seneca the Younger offered one of the most famous answers to ... Read more

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A vibrant new translation of Seneca's "On the Shortness of Life," a pointed reminder to make the most of our timeWho doesn't worry sometimes that smart phones, the Internet, and TV are robbing us of time and preventing us from having a life? How can we make the most of our time on earth? In the first century AD, the Stoic philosopher Seneca the Younger offered one of the most famous answers to
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Open Socrates

The Case for a Philosophical Life

by Agnes Callard ...

Narrated by Agnes Callard ...

Unabridged

12 hours 15 min

Brought to you by Penguin.A new and vibrant understanding of Socrates, his work, and his unique approach to learningSocrates has been hiding in plain sight. We call him the father of Western philosophy, but what exactly are his philosophical views? He is famous for his humility, but readers often find him arrogant and condescending. We parrot his claim that 'the unexamined life is not worth living ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.A new and vibrant understanding of Socrates, his work, and his unique approach to learningSocrates has been hiding in plain sight. We call him the father of Western philosophy, but what exactly are his philosophical views? He is famous for his humility, but readers often find him arrogant and condescending. We parrot his claim that 'the unexamined life is not worth living
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Book of Eastern Wisdom [Russian Edition]

by Digest ...

Narrated by Stanislav Ivanov ...

Unabridged

3 hours 17 min

Ancient oriental civilization became the cradle of world philosophy and wisdom. This is evident in the writings of such men as Confucius, Lao Tzu, Sun Tzu and others. Despite the fact that these aphorisms are hundreds of years old, they still remain relevant, and appropriate to our reality.Human relationships, fortitude, honor, love, knowledge - all these topics are discussed by the philosophers ... Read more

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Ancient oriental civilization became the cradle of world philosophy and wisdom. This is evident in the writings of such men as Confucius, Lao Tzu, Sun Tzu and others. Despite the fact that these aphorisms are hundreds of years old, they still remain relevant, and appropriate to our reality.Human relationships, fortitude, honor, love, knowledge - all these topics are discussed by the philosophers
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Plato: Philosophy in an Hour

by Paul Strathern ...

Narrated by Jonathan Keeble ...

Unabridged

1 hour 10 min

Philosophy for busy people. Listen to this succinct account of the philosophy of Plato in just one hour.Plato is still seen by many as the greatest of all philosophers, inspiring many of the finest thinkers through the ages. Indeed, many see all later philosophy as nothing but attempts to answer the questions he raised. He founded the Academy, the world’s first university, in 387 BC and taught ... Read more

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Philosophy for busy people. Listen to this succinct account of the philosophy of Plato in just one hour.Plato is still seen by many as the greatest of all philosophers, inspiring many of the finest thinkers through the ages. Indeed, many see all later philosophy as nothing but attempts to answer the questions he raised. He founded the Academy, the world’s first university, in 387 BC and taught
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Phaidros

by Platon, Platon ...

Narrated by Volker Braumann ...

Series Audiobook 4 - Platon - Sämtliche Dialoge
Unabridged

4 hours

Selten nur findet man Sokrates außerhalb der Stadtmauern Athens. Meistens findet man ihn angeregt diskutierend auf Markplätzen, in öffentlichen Gebäuden und in Privathäusern. Im Phaidros aber macht er einen mittäglichen Spaziergang mit eben jenem jungen Mann Phaidros an einem Flüsschen entlang hin zu einer Platane. Dort lassen sie sich nieder und, den Schatten und das laue Lüftchen in der ... Read more

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Selten nur findet man Sokrates außerhalb der Stadtmauern Athens. Meistens findet man ihn angeregt diskutierend auf Markplätzen, in öffentlichen Gebäuden und in Privathäusern. Im Phaidros aber macht er einen mittäglichen Spaziergang mit eben jenem jungen Mann Phaidros an einem Flüsschen entlang hin zu einer Platane. Dort lassen sie sich nieder und, den Schatten und das laue Lüftchen in der
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Right Thing, Right Now

Good Values. Good Character. Good Deeds.

by Ryan Holiday ...

Narrated by Ryan Holiday ...

Unabridged

7 hours 59 min

If we do what is right, everything else will follow: happiness, success, meaning, reputation, love. This is central to Stoic wisdom. The path isn't always easy, but it is essential, and the alternative - taking the easy route - leads only to cowardice and folly.In the third book in his bestselling Stoic Virtues series, Ryan Holiday explores the crucial role that integrity plays in every good life. ... Read more

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If we do what is right, everything else will follow: happiness, success, meaning, reputation, love. This is central to Stoic wisdom. The path isn't always easy, but it is essential, and the alternative - taking the easy route - leads only to cowardice and folly.In the third book in his bestselling Stoic Virtues series, Ryan Holiday explores the crucial role that integrity plays in every good life.
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Greek Mythology

A Comprehensive Guide to Greek Mythology including Myths, Art, Religion, and Culture

by Historical Figures Publishing ...

Narrated by Adrian Smith ...

Unabridged

2 hours 30 min

Do you want to learn about Greek Mythology?Grееk mythology is not only interesting, but it iѕ аlѕо the foundation оf аlluѕiоn аnd сhаrасtеr genesis in litеrаturе. In thiѕ lеѕѕоn plan, ѕtudеntѕ will gain аn undеrѕtаnding оf Greek mythology аnd thе Olympian gоdѕ аnd goddesses. Thе Grееk word “mуthоѕ” mеаnѕ story аnd Grееk mуthоlоgу iѕ a grоuр оf fiсtiоnаl ѕtоriеѕ thаt wеrе created thоuѕаndѕ оf уеаrѕ ... Read more

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Do you want to learn about Greek Mythology?Grееk mythology is not only interesting, but it iѕ аlѕо the foundation оf аlluѕiоn аnd сhаrасtеr genesis in litеrаturе. In thiѕ lеѕѕоn plan, ѕtudеntѕ will gain аn undеrѕtаnding оf Greek mythology аnd thе Olympian gоdѕ аnd goddesses. Thе Grееk word “mуthоѕ” mеаnѕ story аnd Grееk mуthоlоgу iѕ a grоuр оf fiсtiоnаl ѕtоriеѕ thаt wеrе created thоuѕаndѕ оf уеаrѕ
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Meditations

by Marcus Aurelius ...

Narrated by James Anderson Foster ...

Unabridged

4 hours 32 min

Marcus Aurelius was the Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, and during that time, he kept several collections of journals that contained personal notes, militaristic strategy, and ideas on Stoic philosophy. While unlikely that he ever intended to publicly publish these journals, there is no real official title, so most often Meditations is used because of his in depth writings on philosophy. These ... Read more

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Marcus Aurelius was the Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, and during that time, he kept several collections of journals that contained personal notes, militaristic strategy, and ideas on Stoic philosophy. While unlikely that he ever intended to publicly publish these journals, there is no real official title, so most often Meditations is used because of his in depth writings on philosophy. These
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The Pleasure Principle: Epicureanism: A Philosophy for Modern Living

by Catherine Wilson ...

Narrated by Billie Fulford-Brown ...

Unabridged

6 hours 53 min

In our troubled world, looking back to ancient wisdom can shed light on fresh solutions.For years, many of us have upheld the Stoic belief in ‘no pain, no gain.’ But when the pace of modern life and the demands of jobs and family overwhelm us, punishing exercise regimes, productivity apps and early morning starts may not be the best solution.According to the pleasure-centric philosophy of ... Read more

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In our troubled world, looking back to ancient wisdom can shed light on fresh solutions.For years, many of us have upheld the Stoic belief in ‘no pain, no gain.’ But when the pace of modern life and the demands of jobs and family overwhelm us, punishing exercise regimes, productivity apps and early morning starts may not be the best solution.According to the pleasure-centric philosophy of
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Plato's Greater Hippias

by Plato ...

Narrated by Ray Childs ...

Unabridged

1 hour 8 min

Hippias of Elis travels throughout the Greek world practicing and teaching the art of making beautiful speeches. On a rare visit to Athens, he meets Socrates, who questions him about the nature of his art. Socrates is especially curious about how Hippias would define beauty. They agree that beauty makes all beautiful things beautiful, but when Socrates presses him to say precisely what he means, ... Read more

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Hippias of Elis travels throughout the Greek world practicing and teaching the art of making beautiful speeches. On a rare visit to Athens, he meets Socrates, who questions him about the nature of his art. Socrates is especially curious about how Hippias would define beauty. They agree that beauty makes all beautiful things beautiful, but when Socrates presses him to say precisely what he means,
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Le Banquet

by Platon ...

Narrated by Ivan Morane ...

Unabridged

6 hours 11 min

L'édition prescrite pour les Prépas scientifiques 2018-2019, incluant l'introduction et le dossier spécial : l'amour. Ils sont allongés sur des lits et parlent de l'amour et de la beauté. Leur discours se succèdent, parfois se répondent, car il y a plusieurs amours et plusieurs manières de désirer le Beau. À ces hommes vivant en un temps et un lieu où l'éducation des garçons est indissociable de ... Read more

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L'édition prescrite pour les Prépas scientifiques 2018-2019, incluant l'introduction et le dossier spécial : l'amour. Ils sont allongés sur des lits et parlent de l'amour et de la beauté. Leur discours se succèdent, parfois se répondent, car il y a plusieurs amours et plusieurs manières de désirer le Beau. À ces hommes vivant en un temps et un lieu où l'éducation des garçons est indissociable de
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Rén

The Ancient Chinese Art of Finding Peace and Fulfilment

by Yen Ooi ...

Narrated by Eunice Wong ...

Unabridged

4 hours 4 min

The Chinese character for Rén ? combines the word for 'person' ?and the number 'two' ?, representing human connection. And in the teachings of ancient philosopher Confucius, Rén is the study of our relationship with those around us. In this accessible and beautiful book, Yen Ooi explains the various facets of Rén and explores how this philosophy applies to everything from our relationship with ... Read more

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The Chinese character for Rén ? combines the word for 'person' ?and the number 'two' ?, representing human connection. And in the teachings of ancient philosopher Confucius, Rén is the study of our relationship with those around us. In this accessible and beautiful book, Yen Ooi explains the various facets of Rén and explores how this philosophy applies to everything from our relationship with
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Socrates

A Very Short Introduction, 2nd Edition

by C.C.W. Taylor ...

Narrated by Michael Page ...

Unabridged

4 hours 15 min

Socrates has a unique position in the history of philosophy; it is no exaggeration to say that had it not been for his influence on Plato, the whole development of Western philosophy might have been unimaginably different. Yet Socrates wrote nothing himself, and our knowledge of him is derived primarily from the engaging and infuriating figure who appears in Plato's dialogues.In this Very Short ... Read more

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Socrates has a unique position in the history of philosophy; it is no exaggeration to say that had it not been for his influence on Plato, the whole development of Western philosophy might have been unimaginably different. Yet Socrates wrote nothing himself, and our knowledge of him is derived primarily from the engaging and infuriating figure who appears in Plato's dialogues.In this Very Short
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Seneca: Von der Kürze des Lebens

Im Original und in moderner Sprache

by Seneca ...

Narrated by Ralph L. Mayr ...

Unabridged

2 hours 10 min

Senecas "Von der Kürze des Lebens", verfasst im 1. Jahrhundert nach Christus, ist eine eindringliche Reflexion über die Art und Weise, wie wir unsere Lebenszeit nutzen – oder verschwenden. Seneca mahnt uns, nicht der Illusion zu erliegen, das Leben sei zu kurz. Ganz im Gegenteil: Wir vergeuden es mit Nebensächlichkeiten, Ablenkungen und falschen Prioritäten.In diesem Hörbuch präsentieren wir Ihnen ... Read more

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Senecas "Von der Kürze des Lebens", verfasst im 1. Jahrhundert nach Christus, ist eine eindringliche Reflexion über die Art und Weise, wie wir unsere Lebenszeit nutzen – oder verschwenden. Seneca mahnt uns, nicht der Illusion zu erliegen, das Leben sei zu kurz. Ganz im Gegenteil: Wir vergeuden es mit Nebensächlichkeiten, Ablenkungen und falschen Prioritäten.In diesem Hörbuch präsentieren wir Ihnen
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Discourses of the Elders

The Aztec Huehuetlatolli A First English Translation

by Sebastian Purcell ...

Narrated by Gary Tiedemann ...

Unabridged

6 hours 14 min

Western philosophers have long claimed that God, if such a being exists, is a personal force capable of reason, and that the path to a good human life is also the path to a happy one. But what if these claims prove false, or at least deeply misleading? The Aztecs of central Mexico had a rich philosophical tradition, recorded in Latin script by Spanish clergymen and passed down for centuries in the ... Read more

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Western philosophers have long claimed that God, if such a being exists, is a personal force capable of reason, and that the path to a good human life is also the path to a happy one. But what if these claims prove false, or at least deeply misleading? The Aztecs of central Mexico had a rich philosophical tradition, recorded in Latin script by Spanish clergymen and passed down for centuries in the
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The Socratic Dialogues: Early Period

Volume 2: Gorgias, Protagoras, Meno, Euthydemus, Lesser Hippias, Greater Hippias

by Benjamin Jowett, Plato ...

Narrated by David Rintoul ...

Unabridged

10 hours 9 min

Here, in this second collection of Socratic Dialogues from Plato's Early Period, read by David Rintoul as Socrates with a full cast, are contrasting six works. Often, as with Gorgias, which opens the recording, Socrates combats the popular subjects of sophistry and rhetoric, in direct conversation with Gorgias (a leading sophist teacher), and with one of his pupils, Callicles.In Meno, Socrates ... Read more

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Here, in this second collection of Socratic Dialogues from Plato's Early Period, read by David Rintoul as Socrates with a full cast, are contrasting six works. Often, as with Gorgias, which opens the recording, Socrates combats the popular subjects of sophistry and rhetoric, in direct conversation with Gorgias (a leading sophist teacher), and with one of his pupils, Callicles.In Meno, Socrates
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Stoicism

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Stoic Philosophy

by Hector Janssen ...

Narrated by Sarah Margrave ...

Unabridged

2 hours 41 min

This is a 3-book bundle, which addresses various subtopics, including but not limited to these:Book 1: Stoicism is a concept that has been studied more and more lately. The philosophy that dates back all the way to Socrates has been significant in many people’s lives. So, today, we will expand on what stoicism is, where it originated from, and how you can use it in your life to become a better ... Read more

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This is a 3-book bundle, which addresses various subtopics, including but not limited to these:Book 1: Stoicism is a concept that has been studied more and more lately. The philosophy that dates back all the way to Socrates has been significant in many people’s lives. So, today, we will expand on what stoicism is, where it originated from, and how you can use it in your life to become a better
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L'apologie de Socrate

by . Platon ...

Narrated by Denis Podalydès ...

Unabridged

1 hour 11 min

L'Apologie de Socrate rapporte le procès qui a vu condamner Socrate. Le citoyen philosophe, accusé de ne pas croire aux dieux de la cité et de pervertir les jeunes, fait preuve, face à ses juges comme auprès des Athéniens, du même don pour révéler tant l'incohérence que l'immoralité de leur discours. ... Read more

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L'Apologie de Socrate rapporte le procès qui a vu condamner Socrate. Le citoyen philosophe, accusé de ne pas croire aux dieux de la cité et de pervertir les jeunes, fait preuve, face à ses juges comme auprès des Athéniens, du même don pour révéler tant l'incohérence que l'immoralité de leur discours.
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