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Meditations

A New Translation

par Marcus Aurelius ...

Traduit par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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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On Anger

par Seneca ...

Traduit par Aubrey Stewart ...

"Anger," Seneca notes, "is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured."In "On Anger," Seneca delves into this powerful emotion, taking the reader on a journey that is both thoughtful and instructive. Rather than dismissing anger as an unchangeable part of the human condition, Seneca dissects it, laying bare its roots and exposing its ... En savoir plus

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"Anger," Seneca notes, "is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured."In "On Anger," Seneca delves into this powerful emotion, taking the reader on a journey that is both thoughtful and instructive. Rather than dismissing anger as an unchangeable part of the human condition, Seneca dissects it, laying bare its roots and exposing its
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Sayings and Anecdotes

with Other Popular Moralists

par Diogenes the Cynic ...

Traduit par Robin Hard ...

Collections series Oxford World's Classics
'many men compete in digging and kicking but no one at all in the pursuit of human excellence.' Diogenes the Cynic is best remembered today for having lived in a storage-jar, and walking the streets with a lamp in daylight, looking for an honest man. Such stories formed part of a rich tradition of sayings and anecdotes; his biting wit and eccentric behaviour were legendary, and it was by means of ... En savoir plus

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'many men compete in digging and kicking but no one at all in the pursuit of human excellence.' Diogenes the Cynic is best remembered today for having lived in a storage-jar, and walking the streets with a lamp in daylight, looking for an honest man. Such stories formed part of a rich tradition of sayings and anecdotes; his biting wit and eccentric behaviour were legendary, and it was by means of
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The Republic

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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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Aristotle: The Complete Works

par Aristotle ...

Aristotle (384–322 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and student of Plato who stunningly changed the course of Western philosophy. He has gone down in history as one of the greatest philosophers of all time. Cicero, the Roman statesman and philosopher, once called his writing style "a river of gold;" and his scope of thought and subsequent influence on the study of science, logic, philosophical ... En savoir plus

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Aristotle (384–322 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and student of Plato who stunningly changed the course of Western philosophy. He has gone down in history as one of the greatest philosophers of all time. Cicero, the Roman statesman and philosopher, once called his writing style "a river of gold;" and his scope of thought and subsequent influence on the study of science, logic, philosophical
... En savoir plus
How to Be a Stoic

Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life

par Massimo Pigliucci ...

**An engaging guide to how Stoicism—the ancient philosophy of Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius—can help us flourish today.“One of the best explorations of Stoic philosophy that I’ve read.” —Timothy Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Workweek**Whenever we worry about what to eat, how to love, or simply how to be happy, we are worrying about how to lead a good life. No goal is more elusive.In this ... En savoir plus

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**An engaging guide to how Stoicism—the ancient philosophy of Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius—can help us flourish today.“One of the best explorations of Stoic philosophy that I’ve read.” —Timothy Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Workweek**Whenever we worry about what to eat, how to love, or simply how to be happy, we are worrying about how to lead a good life. No goal is more elusive.In this
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The Consolation of Philosophy

Traduit par David R. Slavitt ...

par 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, ... En savoir plus

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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

par Marcus Aurelius ...

Traduit par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
The Open Society and Its Enemies

par Karl R. Popper ...

Collections 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 ... En savoir plus

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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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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

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
The Cynic Philosophers

from Diogenes to Julian

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

Traduit par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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)

par Enoch ...

Traduit par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
The Nicomachean Ethics

par Aristotle ...

Traduit par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Bhagavad-gita As It Is

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
The Columbia History of Western Philosophy

Modifié par 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 ... En savoir plus

$47.19 CAD

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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On the Happy Life

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
On the Generation of Animals

par 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. ... En savoir plus

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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

par Tingyang Zhao ...

Traduit par Liqing Tao ...

Collections 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Radical Antiquity

Free Love Zoroastrians, Farming Pirates, and Ancient Uprisings

par Christopher B. Zeichmann ...

“Unearthing the ancient world’s anarchist cultures, Zeichmann presents a compelling argument that authority may itself have always been the real aberration. Highly recommended” Alan Moore, writer, activist, performer“An inspirational masterpiece … Will transform the way you think about history, and the possibilities for human liberty” William Arnal, Professor, University of Regina“Wonderfully ... En savoir plus

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“Unearthing the ancient world’s anarchist cultures, Zeichmann presents a compelling argument that authority may itself have always been the real aberration. Highly recommended” Alan Moore, writer, activist, performer“An inspirational masterpiece … Will transform the way you think about history, and the possibilities for human liberty” William Arnal, Professor, University of Regina“Wonderfully
... En savoir plus
The Greatest Classics of Ancient Greece

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

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
The Rise Of The Greeks

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Saint Augustine on the Resurrection of Christ

Teaching, Rhetoric, and Reception

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Stillness Is the Key

par Ryan Holiday ...

Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller & Wall Street Journal BestsellerIn The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy, bestselling author Ryan Holiday made ancient wisdom wildly popular with a new generation of leaders in sports, politics, and technology. In his new book, Stillness Is the Key, Holiday draws on timeless Stoic and Buddhist philosophy to show why slowing down is the secret weapon for ... En savoir plus

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Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller & Wall Street Journal BestsellerIn The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy, bestselling author Ryan Holiday made ancient wisdom wildly popular with a new generation of leaders in sports, politics, and technology. In his new book, Stillness Is the Key, Holiday draws on timeless Stoic and Buddhist philosophy to show why slowing down is the secret weapon for
... En savoir plus
Discipline Is Destiny

The Power of Self-Control

par Ryan Holiday ...

Collections 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus

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