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The Daily Stoic

366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living

by Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman ...

From the team that brought you The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy, a daily devotional of Stoic meditations—an instant Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller.Why have history's greatest minds—from George Washington to Frederick the Great to Ralph Waldo Emerson, along with today's top performers from Super Bowl-winning football coaches to CEOs and celebrities—embraced the wisdom of ... Read more

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From the team that brought you The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy, a daily devotional of Stoic meditations—an instant Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller.Why have history's greatest minds—from George Washington to Frederick the Great to Ralph Waldo Emerson, along with today's top performers from Super Bowl-winning football coaches to CEOs and celebrities—embraced the wisdom of
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The Republic

by Plato ...

The classic translation of the cornerstone work of western philosophyPlato's Republic is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential works in the history of philosophy. Presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and three different interlocutors, it is an inquiry into the notion of a perfect community and the ideal individual within it. During the conversation other questions are ... Read more

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The classic translation of the cornerstone work of western philosophyPlato's Republic is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential works in the history of philosophy. Presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and three different interlocutors, it is an inquiry into the notion of a perfect community and the ideal individual within it. During the conversation other questions are
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The Consolation of Philosophy

Translated by David R. Slavitt ...

by Boethius ...

In this highly praised new translation of Boethius’s The Consolation of Philosophy, David R. Slavitt presents a graceful, accessible, and modern version for both longtime admirers of one of the great masterpieces of philosophical literature and those encountering it for the first time. Slavitt preserves the distinction between the alternating verse and prose sections in the Latin original, ... Read more

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In this highly praised new translation of Boethius’s The Consolation of Philosophy, David R. Slavitt presents a graceful, accessible, and modern version for both longtime admirers of one of the great masterpieces of philosophical literature and those encountering it for the first time. Slavitt preserves the distinction between the alternating verse and prose sections in the Latin original,
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Meditations

A New Translation

by Marcus Aurelius ...

Translated by Gregory Hays ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Timeless insights into what it takes to lead a meaningful life—still profoundly relevant nearly two thousand years later.Now featuring a brand-new foreword from Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Obstacle Is the Way!“Meditations offers a glimpse into [Marcus Aurelius’s] mind, his habits, and his approach to life. . . . I think any reader would find ... Read more

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Timeless insights into what it takes to lead a meaningful life—still profoundly relevant nearly two thousand years later.Now featuring a brand-new foreword from Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Obstacle Is the Way!“Meditations offers a glimpse into [Marcus Aurelius’s] mind, his habits, and his approach to life. . . . I think any reader would find
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The Cynic Philosophers

from Diogenes to Julian

by Lucian, Diogenes of Sinope, Emperor Julian ...

Translated by Robert Dobbin ...

'Poverty does not consist in the want of money,' I answered, 'nor is begging to be deplored. Poverty consists in the desire to have everything, and through violent means if necessary'From their founding in the fifth century BC and for over 800 years, the Cynic philosophers sought to cure humanity of greed and vice with their proposal of living simply. They guaranteed happiness to their adherents ... Read more

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'Poverty does not consist in the want of money,' I answered, 'nor is begging to be deplored. Poverty consists in the desire to have everything, and through violent means if necessary'From their founding in the fifth century BC and for over 800 years, the Cynic philosophers sought to cure humanity of greed and vice with their proposal of living simply. They guaranteed happiness to their adherents
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Classic Collection. The Books of Enoch. Second Book of Enoch. Third Book of Enoch. Illustrated

The Ethiopian Book of Enoch, Slavic Enoch or Secrets of Enoch, The Hebrew Book of Enoch (The Book of Rabbi Ishmael the High Priest)

by Enoch ...

Translated by R. H. Charles, William Morfill ...

The Book of Enoch is an ancient Hebrew apocalyptic religious text, ascribed by tradition to Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah. Enoch contains unique material on the origins of demons and Nephilim, why some angels fell from heaven, an explanation of why the Genesis flood was morally necessary, and prophetic exposition of the thousand-year reign of the Messiah. Three books are traditionally ... Read more

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The Book of Enoch is an ancient Hebrew apocalyptic religious text, ascribed by tradition to Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah. Enoch contains unique material on the origins of demons and Nephilim, why some angels fell from heaven, an explanation of why the Genesis flood was morally necessary, and prophetic exposition of the thousand-year reign of the Messiah. Three books are traditionally
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The Open Society and Its Enemies

by Karl R. Popper ...

Series series Princeton Classics
A landmark defense of democracy that has been hailed as one of the most important books of the twentieth centuryOne of the most important books of the twentieth century, The Open Society and Its Enemies is an uncompromising defense of liberal democracy and a powerful attack on the intellectual origins of totalitarianism. An immediate sensation when it was first published, Karl Popper’s monumental ... Read more

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A landmark defense of democracy that has been hailed as one of the most important books of the twentieth centuryOne of the most important books of the twentieth century, The Open Society and Its Enemies is an uncompromising defense of liberal democracy and a powerful attack on the intellectual origins of totalitarianism. An immediate sensation when it was first published, Karl Popper’s monumental
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Bhagavad-gita As It Is

by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada ...

The largest-selling edition of the Gita in the Western world, Bhagavad-gita As It Is is more than a book. It is alive with knowledge and devotion; thus it has the power to change your life for the better. Bhagavad-gita is knowledge of five basic truths and the relationship of each truth to the other: These five truths are Krishna, or God, the individual soul, the material world, action in this ... Read more

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The largest-selling edition of the Gita in the Western world, Bhagavad-gita As It Is is more than a book. It is alive with knowledge and devotion; thus it has the power to change your life for the better. Bhagavad-gita is knowledge of five basic truths and the relationship of each truth to the other: These five truths are Krishna, or God, the individual soul, the material world, action in this
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The Modern Stoic

Apply Ancient Stoic Wisdom to Overcome All Modern Adversity, Master Your Emotions, Build Truly Unshakeable Resilience, and Live Every Day with Deep Purpose, Clarity

by Lucian R. Hartwell ...

How do you remain calm in a world filled with uncertainty, stress, distractions, and constant demands on your attention?How do you maintain your inner peace when life doesn't go according to plan?For over two thousand years, Stoic philosophy has provided a powerful answer. Practiced by emperors, leaders, warriors, and thinkers, Stoicism offers timeless principles for navigating adversity, managing ... Read more

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How do you remain calm in a world filled with uncertainty, stress, distractions, and constant demands on your attention?How do you maintain your inner peace when life doesn't go according to plan?For over two thousand years, Stoic philosophy has provided a powerful answer. Practiced by emperors, leaders, warriors, and thinkers, Stoicism offers timeless principles for navigating adversity, managing
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Meditations

by Marcus Aurelius ...

Translated by Martin Hammond ...

'Their icy blasts are refreshing and restorative. They tell you the worst. And having heard the worst, you feel less bad' Blake MorrisonWritten in Greek by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to ... Read more

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'Their icy blasts are refreshing and restorative. They tell you the worst. And having heard the worst, you feel less bad' Blake MorrisonWritten in Greek by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to
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The Nicomachean Ethics

by Aristotle ...

Translated by Adam Beresford ...

One of the most important philosophical works of all time, in a new Penguin Classics translation by Adam Beresford'Right and wrong is a human thing'What does it mean to be a good person? Aristotle's famous series of lectures on ethical topics ranges over fundamental questions about good and bad character; pleasure and self-control; moral wisdom and the foundations of right and wrong; friendship ... Read more

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One of the most important philosophical works of all time, in a new Penguin Classics translation by Adam Beresford'Right and wrong is a human thing'What does it mean to be a good person? Aristotle's famous series of lectures on ethical topics ranges over fundamental questions about good and bad character; pleasure and self-control; moral wisdom and the foundations of right and wrong; friendship
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Aristotle: The Complete Works

by Aristotle ...

CONTENTS: - Part 1: Logic (Organon) Categories, translated by E. M. Edghill On Interpretation, translated by E. M. Edghill Prior Analytics (2 Books), translated by A. J. Jenkinson Posterior Analytics (2 Books), translated by G. R. G. Mure Topics (8 Books), translated by W. A. Pickard-Cambridge Sophistical Refutations, translated by W. A. Pickard-Cambridge - Part 2: Universal Physics Physics (8 ... Read more

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CONTENTS: - Part 1: Logic (Organon) Categories, translated by E. M. Edghill On Interpretation, translated by E. M. Edghill Prior Analytics (2 Books), translated by A. J. Jenkinson Posterior Analytics (2 Books), translated by G. R. G. Mure Topics (8 Books), translated by W. A. Pickard-Cambridge Sophistical Refutations, translated by W. A. Pickard-Cambridge - Part 2: Universal Physics Physics (8
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On the Happy Life

by Seneca ...

“True happiness is... to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future.”- Lucius Annaeus Seneca.De Vita Beata or On the Happy Life is a dialogue written by Seneca the Younger around the year 58 AD. It was intended for his older brother Gallio, to whom Seneca also dedicated his dialogue entitled De Ira (On Anger). It is divided into 28 chapters that present the moral thoughts of ... Read more

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“True happiness is... to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future.”- Lucius Annaeus Seneca.De Vita Beata or On the Happy Life is a dialogue written by Seneca the Younger around the year 58 AD. It was intended for his older brother Gallio, to whom Seneca also dedicated his dialogue entitled De Ira (On Anger). It is divided into 28 chapters that present the moral thoughts of
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On the Generation of Animals

by Aristotle ...

Aristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher who was largely responsible for shaping Western philosophy as it is known today. Aristotle, who was one of Plato’s students and would later tutor Alexander the Great, was also regarded as the world’s first scientist and his many writings are still revered today. This edition of On the Generation of Animals includes a table of contents. ... Read more

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Aristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher who was largely responsible for shaping Western philosophy as it is known today. Aristotle, who was one of Plato’s students and would later tutor Alexander the Great, was also regarded as the world’s first scientist and his many writings are still revered today. This edition of On the Generation of Animals includes a table of contents.
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Redefining A Philosophy for World Governance

by Tingyang Zhao ...

Translated by Liqing Tao ...

Series series Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
This Key Concepts pivot discusses the contemporary relevance of the ancient Chinese concept of Tianxia or ‘All-Under-Heaven’ and argues the case for a new global political philosophy. ‘All-under-heaven’ is a conceptualization of the world as the composition of three realms: the physical, psychological and political, which places inclusivity and harmony at the heart of a global world view above ... Read more

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This Key Concepts pivot discusses the contemporary relevance of the ancient Chinese concept of Tianxia or ‘All-Under-Heaven’ and argues the case for a new global political philosophy. ‘All-under-heaven’ is a conceptualization of the world as the composition of three realms: the physical, psychological and political, which places inclusivity and harmony at the heart of a global world view above
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Pensées pour moi-même

by Marc Aurèle, Jules Barthélemy-Saint-Hilaire ...

Edition Complète de " Pensées pour moi-même - Marc Aurèle ", entièrement relu, revu et corrigé avec mise en page étudiée et table des Matières pour navigation aisée. Les Pensées pour moi-même (En grec ancien, Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν, Ta eis heauton), souvent simplement intitulé Pensées est le titre d'une série de réflexions divisées en douze li... ... Read more

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Edition Complète de " Pensées pour moi-même - Marc Aurèle ", entièrement relu, revu et corrigé avec mise en page étudiée et table des Matières pour navigation aisée. Les Pensées pour moi-même (En grec ancien, Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν, Ta eis heauton), souvent simplement intitulé Pensées est le titre d'une série de réflexions divisées en douze li...
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How To Be A Stoic: Little-Known Tips On How To Cut Through Distractions And Desires To Become A Better Human Being

by David Dillinger ...

Do you want to learn how to navigate this chaotic life without wasting it?Are you looking for effective ways to stop worrying about the past or future and focus more on the present?Do you want to discover practical ways of how Stoicism can improve your life?If your answer was yes, then keep reading because you're about to find what you're looking for.The world we live in nowadays is so frantic and ... Read more

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Do you want to learn how to navigate this chaotic life without wasting it?Are you looking for effective ways to stop worrying about the past or future and focus more on the present?Do you want to discover practical ways of how Stoicism can improve your life?If your answer was yes, then keep reading because you're about to find what you're looking for.The world we live in nowadays is so frantic and
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Discipline Is Destiny

The Power of Self-Control

by Ryan Holiday ...

Series series The Stoic Virtues Series
**The instant New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller!In his New York Times bestselling book Courage is Calling, author Ryan Holiday made the Stoic case for a bold and brave life. In this much-anticipated second book of his Stoic Virtue series, Holiday celebrates the awesome power of self-discipline and those who have seized it.**To master anything, one must first master ... Read more

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**The instant New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller!In his New York Times bestselling book Courage is Calling, author Ryan Holiday made the Stoic case for a bold and brave life. In this much-anticipated second book of his Stoic Virtue series, Holiday celebrates the awesome power of self-discipline and those who have seized it.**To master anything, one must first master
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Everyday Stoicism

Ancient Solutions to Modern Day Problems from Marcus Aurelius and the Stoics

by Gareth Southwell ...

Grow in wisdom with this practical guide to Stoic philosophy for modern day-to-day lifeDiscover the path to a more contented, fulfilled life through the teachings of Stoic philosophers, from Marcus Aurelius to Epictetus. Learn how to build resilience, foster inner peace, and harness self-control.Stoic philosophy is not an armchair philosophy: it was designed by the ancient Greek and Roman ... Read more

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Grow in wisdom with this practical guide to Stoic philosophy for modern day-to-day lifeDiscover the path to a more contented, fulfilled life through the teachings of Stoic philosophers, from Marcus Aurelius to Epictetus. Learn how to build resilience, foster inner peace, and harness self-control.Stoic philosophy is not an armchair philosophy: it was designed by the ancient Greek and Roman
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The Greatest Classics of Ancient Greece

Enriched edition. Mythology, History, Philosophy, Poetry, Theater (Including Biographies of Authors and Critical Study of Each Work)

by Aristotle, Plato, Euripides, Gilbert Murray, Epictetus, Theocritus, Homer, Plutarch, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Aristophanes0, Herodotus1, Anacreon2, Sappho3, Thucydides4, Hesiod5, Demosthenes6, Lysias7, Alcaeus8, Archilochus9, Theognis of Megara0, Simonides of Ceos1, Bacchylides2, Apollonius3, Callimachus4, Dylan Fennell7 ...

In 'The Greatest Classics of Ancient Greece,' the reader is immersed in the timeless wisdom and cultural richness of ancient Greek literature. This anthology showcases a vast array of literary styles—from the epic poetry of Homer to the philosophical musings of Plato, the lyrical beauty of Sappho, and the dramatic complexity of Sophocles. The thematic core revolves around enduring questions of ... Read more

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In 'The Greatest Classics of Ancient Greece,' the reader is immersed in the timeless wisdom and cultural richness of ancient Greek literature. This anthology showcases a vast array of literary styles—from the epic poetry of Homer to the philosophical musings of Plato, the lyrical beauty of Sappho, and the dramatic complexity of Sophocles. The thematic core revolves around enduring questions of
... Read more
Memories of Socrates

Memorabilia and Apology

by Xenophon ...

Translated by Martin Hammond ...

Series series Oxford World's Classics
'Who would you say knows himself?' In 399 BCE Socrates was tried in Athens on charges of irreligion and corruption of the young, convicted, and sentenced to death. Like Plato, an almost exact contemporary, in his youth Xenophon (c. 430-c. 354 BCE) was one of the circle of mainly upper-class young Athenians attracted to Socrates' teaching. His Memorabilia is both a passionate defence of Socrates ... Read more

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'Who would you say knows himself?' In 399 BCE Socrates was tried in Athens on charges of irreligion and corruption of the young, convicted, and sentenced to death. Like Plato, an almost exact contemporary, in his youth Xenophon (c. 430-c. 354 BCE) was one of the circle of mainly upper-class young Athenians attracted to Socrates' teaching. His Memorabilia is both a passionate defence of Socrates
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Lettre à Ménécée et autres textes

Translated by Daniel Delattre, Joelle Delattre-Biencourt, José Kany-Turpin ...

by Épicure ...

"Aucun plaisir n’est un mal en soi ; mais ce qui est susceptible de produire certains plaisirs apporte bien plus de tourments que de plaisirs." Sommes-nous en mesure d’atteindre le bonheur ? Le plaisir est-il une fin en soi ? Et à quelles conditions est-il premier ? Comment hiérarchiser nos désirs ? Et notre finitude a-t-elle à être redoutée ? En trois Lettres et quarante Maximes, Épicure pose les ... Read more

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"Aucun plaisir n’est un mal en soi ; mais ce qui est susceptible de produire certains plaisirs apporte bien plus de tourments que de plaisirs." Sommes-nous en mesure d’atteindre le bonheur ? Le plaisir est-il une fin en soi ? Et à quelles conditions est-il premier ? Comment hiérarchiser nos désirs ? Et notre finitude a-t-elle à être redoutée ? En trois Lettres et quarante Maximes, Épicure pose les
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Letters on Ethics

by Lucius Annaeus Seneca ...

Translated by Margaret Graver, A. A. Long ...

Series series The Complete Works of Lucius Annaeus Seneca
"An exceptionally accessible" new translation of "the lively and urgent writings of one of classical antiquity's most important ethicists" ( Choice).The Roman statesman and philosopher Seneca (4 BCE–65 CE) recorded his moral philosophy and reflections on life as a highly original kind of correspondence. Letters on Ethics includes vivid descriptions of town and country life in Nero's Italy, ... Read more

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"An exceptionally accessible" new translation of "the lively and urgent writings of one of classical antiquity's most important ethicists" ( Choice).The Roman statesman and philosopher Seneca (4 BCE–65 CE) recorded his moral philosophy and reflections on life as a highly original kind of correspondence. Letters on Ethics includes vivid descriptions of town and country life in Nero's Italy,
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The Rise Of The Greeks

by Michael Grant ...

A fascinating and detailed guide to ancient Greece.Michael Grant looks at the policies and government of the hundreds of independent city-states and at the everyday life of the citizens. With fluency and scholarships he shows how the brilliance of the Ancient Greeks' civilization was by no means limited to the Golden Age of its classical fifth century, but its early period was remarkable too. For ... Read more

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A fascinating and detailed guide to ancient Greece.Michael Grant looks at the policies and government of the hundreds of independent city-states and at the everyday life of the citizens. With fluency and scholarships he shows how the brilliance of the Ancient Greeks' civilization was by no means limited to the Golden Age of its classical fifth century, but its early period was remarkable too. For
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