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Lessons in Stoicism

What Ancient Philosophers Teach Us about How to Live

by John Sellars ...

'Excellent. . . Sellars gives a lucid, easy-to-follow account of what Stoicism as a way of life amounts to, and how you might start to put it into practice' Nigel WarburtonHow can Stoicism inspire us to lead more enjoyable lives?In the past few years, Stoicism has been making a comeback. But what exactly did the Stoics believe? In Lessons in Stoicism, philosopher John Sellars weaves together the ... Read more

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'Excellent. . . Sellars gives a lucid, easy-to-follow account of what Stoicism as a way of life amounts to, and how you might start to put it into practice' Nigel WarburtonHow can Stoicism inspire us to lead more enjoyable lives?In the past few years, Stoicism has been making a comeback. But what exactly did the Stoics believe? In Lessons in Stoicism, philosopher John Sellars weaves together the
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What Is Stoicism?

A Brief and Accessible Overview

by Tanner Campbell, Kai Whiting ...

An easy, jargon-free introduction to stoicism that covers the full range of stoic thought in a single compact volumeDivided into short chapters that can be read in brief sittings, What Is Stoicism? compiles two millennia of Stoic thought into simple conversational prose. This whistle-stop tour of Stoicism covers a surprising number of core topics:• the three pillars of Stoic philosophy: logic, ... Read more

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An easy, jargon-free introduction to stoicism that covers the full range of stoic thought in a single compact volumeDivided into short chapters that can be read in brief sittings, What Is Stoicism? compiles two millennia of Stoic thought into simple conversational prose. This whistle-stop tour of Stoicism covers a surprising number of core topics:• the three pillars of Stoic philosophy: logic,
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關於人生，你可以問問亞里斯多德：不做決定，等於讓別人決定你。幸福，是有意識的思考、選擇和行動。【暢銷典藏版】

Aristotle’s Way: How Ancient Wisdom Can Change Your Life

by Edith Hall ...

Translated by 鄭淑芬 ...

Series series Mentor
你無法保證自己所做的決定一定正確，但你能保證的是，你為了這個決定所做的準備，可以最大化成功和幸福的機會。想要得到幸福，就必須為自己的「做」與「不做」負起責任。★人文社科佳評作 ★暢銷萬冊典藏版十場人生相談，將哲思提問融入現代日常，引領你探索生命路標、掌穩心之舵向。　　〈極端價值充斥的現世，最適合參照的「中道」實踐智慧〉　　「做對的事」，其實沒那麼了不起……　　◎說什麼「要有勇氣」？　　只是面對你害怕的事物，訓練自己不要那麼害怕。**　　◎說什麼「實踐正義」？**　　只是決定公平對待他人、負起該負的責任，同時幫助大家發揮人類潛能，包括你自己。**　　◎說什麼「決心自制」？**　　只是想清... ... Read more

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你無法保證自己所做的決定一定正確，但你能保證的是，你為了這個決定所做的準備，可以最大化成功和幸福的機會。想要得到幸福，就必須為自己的「做」與「不做」負起責任。★人文社科佳評作 ★暢銷萬冊典藏版十場人生相談，將哲思提問融入現代日常，引領你探索生命路標、掌穩心之舵向。　　〈極端價值充斥的現世，最適合參照的「中道」實踐智慧〉　　「做對的事」，其實沒那麼了不起……　　◎說什麼「要有勇氣」？　　只是面對你害怕的事物，訓練自己不要那麼害怕。**　　◎說什麼「實踐正義」？**　　只是決定公平對待他人、負起該負的責任，同時幫助大家發揮人類潛能，包括你自己。**　　◎說什麼「決心自制」？**　　只是想清...
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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

$17.99 CAD

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 Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (Wisehouse Classics Edition)

by Marcus Aurelius ...

MEDITATIONS (Medieval Greek: Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν Ta eis heauton, literally "to himself") is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy.Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Koine Greek as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. It is possible that large portions of ... Read more

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MEDITATIONS (Medieval Greek: Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν Ta eis heauton, literally "to himself") is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy.Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Koine Greek as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. It is possible that large portions of
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Symposium

by Plato ...

Translated by Robin Waterfield ...

Series series Oxford World's Classics
In his celebrated masterpiece, Symposium, Plato imagines a high-society dinner-party in Athens in 416 BC at which the guests include the comic poet Aristophanes and, of course, Plato's mentor Socrates. The power, humour, and pathos of Plato's creation engages the reader on every page. This new translation is complemented by full explanatory notes and an illuminating introduction. ... Read more

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In his celebrated masterpiece, Symposium, Plato imagines a high-society dinner-party in Athens in 416 BC at which the guests include the comic poet Aristophanes and, of course, Plato's mentor Socrates. The power, humour, and pathos of Plato's creation engages the reader on every page. This new translation is complemented by full explanatory notes and an illuminating introduction.
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The Columbia History of Western Philosophy

Edited by Richard Popkin ...

Richard Popkin has assembled 63 leading scholars to forge a highly approachable chronological account of the development of Western philosophical traditions. From Plato to Wittgenstein and from Aquinas to Heidegger, this volume provides lively, in-depth, and up-to-date historical analysis of all the key figures, schools, and movements of Western philosophy.The Columbia History significantly ... Read more

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Richard Popkin has assembled 63 leading scholars to forge a highly approachable chronological account of the development of Western philosophical traditions. From Plato to Wittgenstein and from Aquinas to Heidegger, this volume provides lively, in-depth, and up-to-date historical analysis of all the key figures, schools, and movements of Western philosophy.The Columbia History significantly
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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 Mighty Dead

Why Homer Matters

by Adam Nicolson ...

Longlisted for the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction (now the Bailie Gifford)‘A thrilling and complex book, enlarges our view of Homer … There’s something that hits the mark on every page’ Claire Tomalin, Books of the Year, New StatesmanLonglisted for the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-FictionIn this passionate and deeply personal book, Adam Nicolson sets out to explain why these great ... Read more

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Longlisted for the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction (now the Bailie Gifford)‘A thrilling and complex book, enlarges our view of Homer … There’s something that hits the mark on every page’ Claire Tomalin, Books of the Year, New StatesmanLonglisted for the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-FictionIn this passionate and deeply personal book, Adam Nicolson sets out to explain why these great
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How to Be a (Happy) Skeptic

The Power of Doubt in a Meaningful Life--Lessons from Cicero's Philosophy

by Massimo Pigliucci ...

Celebrated CUNY philosopher Massimo Pigliucci investigates the practical applications of Cicero’s skepticism, weaving together ancient wisdom, personal narrative, and practical insights to help readers find meaning through doubtYou may have picked up this book because you’re searching for a philosophy of life. Beware that it is dangerous to accept a philosophical or religious practice without ... Read more

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Celebrated CUNY philosopher Massimo Pigliucci investigates the practical applications of Cicero’s skepticism, weaving together ancient wisdom, personal narrative, and practical insights to help readers find meaning through doubtYou may have picked up this book because you’re searching for a philosophy of life. Beware that it is dangerous to accept a philosophical or religious practice without
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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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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
Wisdom Takes Work

Learn. Apply. Repeat.

by Ryan Holiday ...

Series series The Stoic Virtues Series
In this much-anticipated final installment in the Stoic Virtues series, Ryan Holiday makes the case for the virtue on which all other virtues depend.Of all the stoic virtues - courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom - wisdom is the most elusive. This is especially apparent in an age where reaction and idle chatter are rewarded, and restraint and thoughtfulness are unfashionable. The great ... Read more

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In this much-anticipated final installment in the Stoic Virtues series, Ryan Holiday makes the case for the virtue on which all other virtues depend.Of all the stoic virtues - courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom - wisdom is the most elusive. This is especially apparent in an age where reaction and idle chatter are rewarded, and restraint and thoughtfulness are unfashionable. The great
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A Classical Education

The Stuff You Wish You'd Been Taught At School

by Caroline Taggart ...

Series Book 6 - I Used to Know That
How many times have you wished that your history stretched all the way back to Greek and Roman myths and legends? Or that you'd been taught Latin at school? Or perhaps you wish you knew all about the great inventions and medical developments that have made our world what it is today? A Classical Education provides all of these classical facts that modern schooling leaves out and many more. Perfect ... Read more

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How many times have you wished that your history stretched all the way back to Greek and Roman myths and legends? Or that you'd been taught Latin at school? Or perhaps you wish you knew all about the great inventions and medical developments that have made our world what it is today? A Classical Education provides all of these classical facts that modern schooling leaves out and many more. Perfect
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On the Shortness of Life

by Seneca ...

Series series Penguin Great Ideas
Timeless advice on the art of living well, from the celebrated Penguin Great Ideas seriesThe writings of the ancient Roman philosopher Seneca offer powerful insights into stoicism, morality and the importance of reason, and continue to provide profound guidance to many through their eloquence, lucidity and wisdom.Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way ... Read more

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Timeless advice on the art of living well, from the celebrated Penguin Great Ideas seriesThe writings of the ancient Roman philosopher Seneca offer powerful insights into stoicism, morality and the importance of reason, and continue to provide profound guidance to many through their eloquence, lucidity and wisdom.Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way
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Meditations

by Marcus Aurelius ...

Within the pages of 'Meditations' lies the profound introspections of Marcus Aurelius, a titan of philosophy and ruler of the ancient world. Presented as a personal journal, Aurelius unravels the mysteries of life, virtue, and the essence of existence, offering timeless wisdom that transcends epochs. With poetic musings, he navigates the tenets of Stoicism-resilience, acceptance, and self ... Read more

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Within the pages of 'Meditations' lies the profound introspections of Marcus Aurelius, a titan of philosophy and ruler of the ancient world. Presented as a personal journal, Aurelius unravels the mysteries of life, virtue, and the essence of existence, offering timeless wisdom that transcends epochs. With poetic musings, he navigates the tenets of Stoicism-resilience, acceptance, and self
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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
... Read more
Saint Augustine on the Resurrection of Christ

Teaching, Rhetoric, and Reception

by Gerald O'Collins, SJ ...

Despite an enormous amount of literature on St Augustine of Hippo, this work provides the first examination of what he taught about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Augustine expounded Christ's resurrection in his sermons, letters, Answer to Faustus the Manichean, the City of God, Expositions of the Psalms, and the Trinity. Saint Augustine on the Resurrection of Christ: Teaching, Rhetoric, and ... Read more

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Despite an enormous amount of literature on St Augustine of Hippo, this work provides the first examination of what he taught about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Augustine expounded Christ's resurrection in his sermons, letters, Answer to Faustus the Manichean, the City of God, Expositions of the Psalms, and the Trinity. Saint Augustine on the Resurrection of Christ: Teaching, Rhetoric, and
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Plato's Crito

by Platon ...

After Socrates is sentenced to death by the Athenian court, his friend Crito comes to the prison to help him escape and go to another country. Socrates responds by saying that he would accept Crito's offer only if he can be convinced that it is right and just to do so. This dialogue is not only about Socrates' particular choice but also about the very essence of law and community. ... Read more

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After Socrates is sentenced to death by the Athenian court, his friend Crito comes to the prison to help him escape and go to another country. Socrates responds by saying that he would accept Crito's offer only if he can be convinced that it is right and just to do so. This dialogue is not only about Socrates' particular choice but also about the very essence of law and community.
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Drawing Down the Moon

Magic in the Ancient Greco-Roman World

by Radcliffe G. Edmonds, III ...

An unparalleled exploration of magic in the Greco-Roman worldWhat did magic mean to the people of ancient Greece and Rome? How did Greeks and Romans not only imagine what magic could do, but also use it to try to influence the world around them? In Drawing Down the Moon, Radcliffe Edmonds, one of the foremost experts on magic, religion, and the occult in the ancient world, provides the most ... Read more

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An unparalleled exploration of magic in the Greco-Roman worldWhat did magic mean to the people of ancient Greece and Rome? How did Greeks and Romans not only imagine what magic could do, but also use it to try to influence the world around them? In Drawing Down the Moon, Radcliffe Edmonds, one of the foremost experts on magic, religion, and the occult in the ancient world, provides the most
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Lucretius in the Modern World

by Professor W.R. Johnson ...

Lucretius' On the Nature of Things - one of the glories of Latin literature - provides a vivid poetic exposition of the doctrines of the Greek atomist, Epicurus. The poem played a crucial role in the reinvention of science in the seventeenth century, its influence on the French Enlightenment was powerful and pervasive, and it became a major battlefield in the wars of religion with science in ... Read more

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Lucretius' On the Nature of Things - one of the glories of Latin literature - provides a vivid poetic exposition of the doctrines of the Greek atomist, Epicurus. The poem played a crucial role in the reinvention of science in the seventeenth century, its influence on the French Enlightenment was powerful and pervasive, and it became a major battlefield in the wars of religion with science in
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Ovid

by Carole E. Newlands ...

Series series Understanding Classics
Virgil, Horace and Ovid are often cited as the three great canonical poets of classical Roman literature. And of the three, arguably it is Ovid (43 BCE-CE 17/18) who has the most enduring legacy. Carole Newlands introduces her subject as an ancient author with a vital place in the modern cultural canon: and also as the inspiration behind figures as diverse as Chaucer, Titian, Dryden and Ted Hughes ... Read more

$29.49 CAD

Virgil, Horace and Ovid are often cited as the three great canonical poets of classical Roman literature. And of the three, arguably it is Ovid (43 BCE-CE 17/18) who has the most enduring legacy. Carole Newlands introduces her subject as an ancient author with a vital place in the modern cultural canon: and also as the inspiration behind figures as diverse as Chaucer, Titian, Dryden and Ted Hughes
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