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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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Reasons Not to Worry

How to Be Stoic in Chaotic Times

by Brigid Delaney ...

In this heartfelt and soul-searching work, brimming with warmth, humor, and insight, the beloved Guardian columnist spends a year exploring how to pursue a rich and meaningful life, turning to the wisdom of the Stoics for insights into the deepest questions of existence.Like many people today, Brigid Delaney was searching for answers to timeless questions: How can we be good? Find inner peace? ... Read more

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In this heartfelt and soul-searching work, brimming with warmth, humor, and insight, the beloved Guardian columnist spends a year exploring how to pursue a rich and meaningful life, turning to the wisdom of the Stoics for insights into the deepest questions of existence.Like many people today, Brigid Delaney was searching for answers to timeless questions: How can we be good? Find inner peace?
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Plato: The Complete Works

by Plato ...

This ebook contains Plato's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters ... Read more

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This ebook contains Plato's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters
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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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Selected Discourses - The Wisdom of Epictetus

The Stoic Classic

by Epictetus ...

Series series Capstone Classics
Explore the ancient Stoic way of thinking and the valuable lessons it holds for contemporary lifeThis new volume contains the Enchiridion and selected Discourses of the great Stoic philosopher Epictetus, who believed that moral philosophy should be a practical guide to leading a better life. His works offer timeless instruction on how to live authentically, “in accordance with nature”. Like other ... Read more

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Explore the ancient Stoic way of thinking and the valuable lessons it holds for contemporary lifeThis new volume contains the Enchiridion and selected Discourses of the great Stoic philosopher Epictetus, who believed that moral philosophy should be a practical guide to leading a better life. His works offer timeless instruction on how to live authentically, “in accordance with nature”. Like other
... Read more
Eros the Bittersweet

An Essay (Nobel Prize Winner)

by Anne Carson ...

Series series Princeton Classics
WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZENamed one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time by the Modern LibraryAnne Carson’s remarkable first book about the paradoxical nature of romantic loveSince it was first published, Eros the Bittersweet, Anne Carson’s lyrical meditation on love in ancient Greek literature and philosophy, has established itself as a favorite among an unusually broad audience, including ... Read more

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WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZENamed one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time by the Modern LibraryAnne Carson’s remarkable first book about the paradoxical nature of romantic loveSince it was first published, Eros the Bittersweet, Anne Carson’s lyrical meditation on love in ancient Greek literature and philosophy, has established itself as a favorite among an unusually broad audience, including
... Read more
How to Lose Yourself

An Ancient Guide to Letting Go

by Jay L. Garfield, Maria Heim, Robert H. Sharf, The Buddha ...

Series series Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers
Inviting new translations of classical Buddhist texts about why the self is an illusion—and why giving it up can free us from sufferingFrom self-realization and self-promotion to self-help and the selfie, the modern world encourages us to be self-obsessed. We are even told that finding ourselves is the key to happiness. Better to lose yourself! More than 2,500 years ago, the Buddha argued that the ... Read more

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Inviting new translations of classical Buddhist texts about why the self is an illusion—and why giving it up can free us from sufferingFrom self-realization and self-promotion to self-help and the selfie, the modern world encourages us to be self-obsessed. We are even told that finding ourselves is the key to happiness. Better to lose yourself! More than 2,500 years ago, the Buddha argued that the
... Read more
Greek Philosophy - Simple Guides

by Sophia Macdonald ...

Series series Simple Guides
THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU• to appreciate the revolution in thinking brought about by the Ancient Greek philosophers, who sought to make sense of the world through analysis, reasoning and argument • to recognize the key ideas of the most significant philosophers and their contribution to Western thought• to learn about the philosophers' lives, and their impact on society• to appreciate the value of ... Read more

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THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU• to appreciate the revolution in thinking brought about by the Ancient Greek philosophers, who sought to make sense of the world through analysis, reasoning and argument • to recognize the key ideas of the most significant philosophers and their contribution to Western thought• to learn about the philosophers' lives, and their impact on society• to appreciate the value of
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The Daily Stoic 10th Anniversary Edition

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

by Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman ...

**#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER • The beloved classic daily devotional of Stoic meditations—now fully updated and expanded, featuring more than sixty new translations and two bonus chapters—with more than three million copies sold!“A generous gift of guidance on modern living culled from a canon of wisdom hatched long ago.”—Maria Popova, editor of The Marginalian**Why have history's greatest ... Read more

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**#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER • The beloved classic daily devotional of Stoic meditations—now fully updated and expanded, featuring more than sixty new translations and two bonus chapters—with more than three million copies sold!“A generous gift of guidance on modern living culled from a canon of wisdom hatched long ago.”—Maria Popova, editor of The Marginalian**Why have history's greatest
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Stoic Foundations

The Cornerstone Works of Stoicism

by Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus ...

An essential guide to the core texts of Stoic philosophy, featuring a new introduction from Massimo Pigliucci, author of How To Be A StoicStoicism is a philosophy, a worldview, and a transformational practice. Throughout the centuries everyone from kings and presidents to Silicone Valley entrepreneurs have drawn inspiration and wisdom from Stoicism. The best way to learn about Stoic philosophy is ... Read more

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An essential guide to the core texts of Stoic philosophy, featuring a new introduction from Massimo Pigliucci, author of How To Be A StoicStoicism is a philosophy, a worldview, and a transformational practice. Throughout the centuries everyone from kings and presidents to Silicone Valley entrepreneurs have drawn inspiration and wisdom from Stoicism. The best way to learn about Stoic philosophy is
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The Art of War

by Sun Tzu ...

“A clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.”Sun Tzu’s blueprint for battlefield strategy remains the original and greatest military strategy book. 'The Art of War' is as relevant to today’s warriors in business, politics, and everyday life as it once was to the warlords of ancient China. It is one of the most useful books ever written on leading with wisdom, an ... Read more

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“A clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.”Sun Tzu’s blueprint for battlefield strategy remains the original and greatest military strategy book. 'The Art of War' is as relevant to today’s warriors in business, politics, and everyday life as it once was to the warlords of ancient China. It is one of the most useful books ever written on leading with wisdom, an
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La Justice du dialogue et ses limites

Étude du Gorgias de Platon

by François Renaud ...

Series series Études Anciennes
Le point de départ de cette étude est l’examen du caractère expressément agonistique du Gorgias. En situant le dialogue de manière originale par rapport aux contemporains de Platon, en particulier Xénophon, et aux interprétations anciennes, notamment celle d’Olympiodore d’Alexandrie, et en s’appuyant sur une analyse textuelle attentive, l’ouvrage prend le contre-pied des principaux types d ... Read more

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Le point de départ de cette étude est l’examen du caractère expressément agonistique du Gorgias. En situant le dialogue de manière originale par rapport aux contemporains de Platon, en particulier Xénophon, et aux interprétations anciennes, notamment celle d’Olympiodore d’Alexandrie, et en s’appuyant sur une analyse textuelle attentive, l’ouvrage prend le contre-pied des principaux types d
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Without Buddha I Could Not be a Christian

by Paul F. Knitter ...

An honest, unflinching tale of re-finding one's faith, from one of the world's most famous theologiansA new updated edition of Professor Knitter's honest, unflinching account of re-finding one's faithWithout Buddha I Could not be a Christian narrates how esteemed theologian, Paul F. Knitter, overcame a crisis of faith by looking to Buddhism for inspiration. From prayer to how Christianity views ... Read more

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An honest, unflinching tale of re-finding one's faith, from one of the world's most famous theologiansA new updated edition of Professor Knitter's honest, unflinching account of re-finding one's faithWithout Buddha I Could not be a Christian narrates how esteemed theologian, Paul F. Knitter, overcame a crisis of faith by looking to Buddhism for inspiration. From prayer to how Christianity views
... Read more
Republic

by Robin Waterfield ...

Series series Oxford World's Classics
Republic is the central work of the Western world's most famous philosopher. Essentially an inquiry into morality, Republic also contains crucial arguments and insights into many other areas of philosophy. It is also a literary masterpiece: the philosophy is presented for the most part for the ordinary reader, who is carried along by the wit and intensity of the dialogue and by Plato's ... Read more

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Republic is the central work of the Western world's most famous philosopher. Essentially an inquiry into morality, Republic also contains crucial arguments and insights into many other areas of philosophy. It is also a literary masterpiece: the philosophy is presented for the most part for the ordinary reader, who is carried along by the wit and intensity of the dialogue and by Plato's
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Ancient Rhetoric

From Aristotle to Philostratus

Classical rhetoric is one of the earliest versions of what is today known as media studies. It was absolutely crucial to life in the ancient world, whether in the courtroom, the legislature, or on ceremonial occasions, and was described as either the art of the persuasion or the art of speaking well. This anthology brings together all the most important ancient writings on rhetoric, including ... Read more

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Classical rhetoric is one of the earliest versions of what is today known as media studies. It was absolutely crucial to life in the ancient world, whether in the courtroom, the legislature, or on ceremonial occasions, and was described as either the art of the persuasion or the art of speaking well. This anthology brings together all the most important ancient writings on rhetoric, including
... Read more
How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius

by Donald J. Robertson ...

"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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"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
Conversations of Socrates

by Xenophon ...

Translated by Hugh Tredennick, Robin Waterfield ...

After the execution of Socrates in 399 BC, a number of his followers wrote dialogues featuring him as the protagonist and, in so doing, transformed the great philosopher into a legendary figure. Xenophon's portrait is the only one other than Plato's to survive, and while it offers a very personal interpretation of Socratic thought, it also reveals much about the man and his philosophical views. In ... Read more

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After the execution of Socrates in 399 BC, a number of his followers wrote dialogues featuring him as the protagonist and, in so doing, transformed the great philosopher into a legendary figure. Xenophon's portrait is the only one other than Plato's to survive, and while it offers a very personal interpretation of Socratic thought, it also reveals much about the man and his philosophical views. In
... Read more
Plutarch Complete Works – World’s Best Collection

All Works, Moralia, Essays, Morals, Questions, Parallel Lives Incl. Caesar And Alexander Plus Biography and Bonuses

by Plutarch ...

Translated by William W Goodwin, John Dryden ...

Plutarch Complete Works World's Best CollectionThis is the world’s best Plutarch collection, including the most complete set of Plutarch’s works available plus many free bonus materials.PlutarchPlutarch is known as the pre-eminent Greek historian, biographer, and essayist, known primarily for his Parallel Lives and Moralia. His works have helped us understand a great deal of ancient history, and ... Read more

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Plutarch Complete Works World's Best CollectionThis is the world’s best Plutarch collection, including the most complete set of Plutarch’s works available plus many free bonus materials.PlutarchPlutarch is known as the pre-eminent Greek historian, biographer, and essayist, known primarily for his Parallel Lives and Moralia. His works have helped us understand a great deal of ancient history, and
... Read more
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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Phaedo

by Plato ...

Phædo or Phaedo, also known to ancient readers as On The Soul, is one of the best-known dialogues of Plato's middle period, along with the Republic and the Symposium. The philosophical subject of the dialogue is the immortality of the soul. It is set in the last hours prior to the death of Socrates, and is Plato's fourth and last dialogue to detail the philosopher's final days, following Euthyphro ... Read more

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Phædo or Phaedo, also known to ancient readers as On The Soul, is one of the best-known dialogues of Plato's middle period, along with the Republic and the Symposium. The philosophical subject of the dialogue is the immortality of the soul. It is set in the last hours prior to the death of Socrates, and is Plato's fourth and last dialogue to detail the philosopher's final days, following Euthyphro
... Read more
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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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 Art of Living

The Classical Mannual on Virtue, Happiness, and Effectiveness

by Epictetus, Sharon Lebell ...

A modern translation of the stoicism classic—a beginner-friendly companion for a living a more present, intentional, and virtuous life—one full of gratitude for who we are and who we have yet to become“Epictetus sounds like the Buddha, and Sharon Lebell’s voice makes him sound like the delightful man next door.” — Sylvia Boorstein, author of It's Easier Than You ThinkCelebrating 30 years of ... Read more

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A modern translation of the stoicism classic—a beginner-friendly companion for a living a more present, intentional, and virtuous life—one full of gratitude for who we are and who we have yet to become“Epictetus sounds like the Buddha, and Sharon Lebell’s voice makes him sound like the delightful man next door.” — Sylvia Boorstein, author of It's Easier Than You ThinkCelebrating 30 years of
... Read more
A Thing of Beauty

Travels in Mythical and Modern Greece

by Peter Fiennes ...

What do the Greek myths mean to us today?A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE YEARLONGLISTED FOR THE ANGLO-HELLENIC LEAGUE RUNCIMAN AWARD 2022‘Peter Fiennes’s road trip around Greece [is] engagingly described.’ Mary Beard, author of SPQRIt’s now a golden age for these tales – they crop up in novels, films and popular culture. But what’s the modern relevance of Theseus, Hera and Pandora... ... Read more

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What do the Greek myths mean to us today?A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE YEARLONGLISTED FOR THE ANGLO-HELLENIC LEAGUE RUNCIMAN AWARD 2022‘Peter Fiennes’s road trip around Greece [is] engagingly described.’ Mary Beard, author of SPQRIt’s now a golden age for these tales – they crop up in novels, films and popular culture. But what’s the modern relevance of Theseus, Hera and Pandora...
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