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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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Reasons Not to Worry

How to Be Stoic in Chaotic Times

par 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? ... En savoir plus

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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?
... En savoir plus
The Daily Stoic 10th Anniversary Edition

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

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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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Candide

par Voltaire ...

Candide by Voltaire is a seminal work of eighteenth-century literature, representing the pinnacle of Enlightenment ideals and literary satire. This philosophical novel unfolds through the misadventures of its eponymous protagonist, Candide, under the tutelage of his optimist mentor, Dr. Pangloss. Set against a backdrop of social upheaval and diverse global locales, Candide addresses critical ... En savoir plus

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Candide by Voltaire is a seminal work of eighteenth-century literature, representing the pinnacle of Enlightenment ideals and literary satire. This philosophical novel unfolds through the misadventures of its eponymous protagonist, Candide, under the tutelage of his optimist mentor, Dr. Pangloss. Set against a backdrop of social upheaval and diverse global locales, Candide addresses critical
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Qu’est-ce que les Lumières ?

par Emmanuel Kant ...

Traduit par Jules Barni ...

Collections series Philosophie
La paresse et la lâcheté sont les causes qui font qu’une si grande partie des hommes, après avoir été depuis longtemps affranchis par la nature de toute direction étrangère, restent volontiers mineurs toute leur vie, et qu’il est si facile aux autres de s’ériger en tuteurs. Il est si commode d’être mineur !Extrait. ... En savoir plus

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La paresse et la lâcheté sont les causes qui font qu’une si grande partie des hommes, après avoir été depuis longtemps affranchis par la nature de toute direction étrangère, restent volontiers mineurs toute leur vie, et qu’il est si facile aux autres de s’ériger en tuteurs. Il est si commode d’être mineur !Extrait.
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Eros the Bittersweet

An Essay (Nobel Prize Winner)

par Anne Carson ...

Collections 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... 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
How to Lose Yourself

An Ancient Guide to Letting Go

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

Collections 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Plato: The Complete Works

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Selected Discourses - The Wisdom of Epictetus

The Stoic Classic

par Epictetus ...

Collections 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Greek Philosophy - Simple Guides

par Sophia Macdonald ...

Collections 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
The Art of War

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Without Buddha I Could Not be a Christian

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
The Cave and the Light

Plato Versus Aristotle, and the Struggle for the Soul of Western Civilization

par Arthur Herman ...

The definitive sequel to New York Times bestseller How the Scots Invented the Modern World is a magisterial account of how the two greatest thinkers of the ancient world, Plato and Aristotle, laid the foundations of Western culture—and how their rivalry shaped the essential features of our culture down to the present day.Plato came from a wealthy, connected Athenian family and lived a comfortable ... En savoir plus

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The definitive sequel to New York Times bestseller How the Scots Invented the Modern World is a magisterial account of how the two greatest thinkers of the ancient world, Plato and Aristotle, laid the foundations of Western culture—and how their rivalry shaped the essential features of our culture down to the present day.Plato came from a wealthy, connected Athenian family and lived a comfortable
... En savoir plus
Conversations of Socrates

par Xenophon ...

Traduit par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Plutarch Complete Works – World’s Best Collection

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

par Plutarch ...

Traduit par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
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
Republic

par Robin Waterfield ...

Collections 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Phaedo

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
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
How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

"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
... En savoir plus
Stoic Foundations

The Cornerstone Works of Stoicism

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Wisdom Takes Work

Learn. Apply. Repeat.

par Ryan Holiday ...

Collections 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 ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

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
... En savoir plus

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