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  • The Silent Patient

    The record-breaking, multimillion copy Sunday Times bestselling thriller and TikTok sensation

    - THE RECORD-BREAKING, MULTIMILLION COPY GLOBAL BESTSELLER AND TIKTOK SENSATION -Discover the #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling thriller with a jaw-dropping twist that everyone is talking about - as seen on TikTok. Soon to be a major film.Alicia Berenson lived a seemingly perfect life until one day six years ago. When she shot her husband in the head five times. Since then ... Read more

    Was 5,49 € Now 0,99 €

  • Meditations

    A New Translation

    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

    7,30 €

  • Il Sapere degli Antichi Greci

    da Talete ad Aristotele

    Un affascinante viaggio culturale alla scoperta del pensiero logico, matematico, scientifico e filosofico dell'Antica Grecia. ... Read more

    10,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Plato: The Complete Works

    by Plato ...
    Translated by Benjamin Jowett ...
    Plato was a philosopher in Ancient Greece. He was an essential figure in the development of philosophy, especially the Western tradition, and he founded the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world.Plato's dialogues have been used (and are still used) to teach a range of subjects, including philosophy, logic, ethics, rhetoric, religion and mathematics. His ... Read more

    0,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Maidens

    The Dark Academia Thriller from the author of TikTok sensation The Silent Patient

    We all keep secrets. Even from ourselves.'A thrilling, heart-in-throat ride' STEPHEN FRY'An absolute jaw-dropper' LUCY FOLEY'Elegant, sinister, stylish' CHRIS WHITAKER'Grips from start to finish' HARRIET TYCE* * * * *YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE MAIDENS.The Maidens are Cambridge University's most exclusive society, whos... ... Read more

    7,99 €

  • Aristotle - On the Soul

    by Aristotle ...
    Series series Greek Philosophy
    On the Soul (Greek Περὶ Ψυχῆς, Perì Psūchês; Latin De Anima) is a major treatise by Aristotle on the nature of living things. His discussion centres on the kinds of souls possessed by different kinds of living things, distinguished by their different operations. Thus plants have the capacity for nourishment and reproduction, the minimum that must be possessed by any kind of living organism. Lower ... Read more

    0,99 €

  • Exercices spirituels et philosophie antique

    En prenant à son compte la distinction que proposaient les stoïciens entre le discours sur la philosophie et la philosophie elle-même, Pierre Hadot a toujours placé au centre de ses préoccupations la philosophie en la concevant comme une métamorphose totale de la manière de voir le monde et d'être en lui.En s'interrogeant notamment sur les « expériences de pensée » dans l'Antiquité, sur la figure ... Read more

    10,99 €

  • Tragedy, the Greeks and Us

    We might think we are through with the past, but the past isn't through with us. Tragedy permits us to come face to face with the things we don't want to know about ourselves, but which still make us who we are. It articulates the conflicts and contradictions that we need to address in order to better understand the world we live in.A work honed from a decade's teaching at the New School, where ... Read more

    9,11 €

  • Courage Is Calling

    Timeless Stoic values from the multimillion-selling author of THE DAILY STOIC

    by Ryan Holiday ...
    Discover the power, confidence and purposethat come with courage: book 1 in the New York Times**-bestselling Stoic Virtues series**'An urgent call to arms for each and all of us' Matthew McConaugheyCourage is a powerful force that enables us to overcome obstacles, fight for what's right, serve others, drive change - and, ultimately, become who we were truly meant to be.From the ancient Spartans to ... Read more

    9,85 €

  • How to Be a Stoic

    Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life

    **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 ... Read more

    10,99 €

  • The Laws

    by Plato ...
    In the Laws, Plato describes in fascinating detail a comprehensive system of legislation in a small agricultural utopia he named Magnesia. His laws not only govern crime and punishment, but also form a code of conduct for all aspects of life in his ideal state - from education, sport and religion to sexual behaviour, marriage and drinking parties. Plato sets out a plan for the day-to-day rule of ... Read more

    11,99 €

  • The Organon

    by Aristotle ...
    Translated by Octavius Frere Owen ...
    The Organon is another name for the standard collection of Aristotle's six works on logic. They still belong to the most significant works on this subject and were highly influential throughout history for many philosophical tendencies, especially the Scholastics. This edition contains all six works. Contents: Categories On Interpretation Prior Analytics Posterior Analytics Topics Sophistical ... Read more

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  • Repubblica

    by Platone ...
    Presentazione di Luciano De CrescenzoCon un saggio di Francesco AdornoA cura di Enrico V. MalteseTraduzione di Giovanni CacciaEdizione integraleIl mito della caverna, l’uomo che si libera dalle catene del conformismo, oppure la metafora dell’auriga, del cavallo nero e del cavallo bianco, utilizzata per spiegare la tripartizione dell’anima; o ancora l’importanza del filosofo in una società perfetta ... Read more

    2,99 €

  • Taken at the Flood

    The Roman Conquest of Greece

    Series series Ancient Warfare and Civilization
    The Romans first set military foot on Greek soil in 229 BCE; only sixty or so years later it was all over, and shortly thereafter Greece became one of the first provinces of the emerging Roman Empire. It was an incredible journey - a swift, brutal, and determined conquest of the land to whose art, philosophy, and culture the Romans owed so much. Rome found the eastern Mediterranean divided, in an ... Read more

    11,65 €

  • Of Consolation to Helvia

    Enriched edition. A Stoic Guide to Resilience and Wisdom in Times of Adversity

    Translated by Aubrey Stewart ...
    In 'Of Consolation to Helvia,' Stoic philosopher Seneca crafts a poignant letter to his mother, Helvia, in which he seeks to alleviate her grief during his exile. Employing a combination of eloquent prose and philosophical musings, Seneca delves into themes of loss, the transience of life, and the inner strength required to endure suffering. This work reflects the literary style of the epistolary ... Read more

    1,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Fragments

    by Heraclitus ...
    Translated by Brooks Haxton ...
    Fragments of wisdom from the ancient worldIn the sixth century b.c.-twenty-five hundred years before Einstein--Heraclitus of Ephesus declared that energy is the essence of matter, that everything becomes energy in flux, in relativity. His great book, On Nature, the world's first coherent philosophical treatise and touchstone for Plato, Aristotle, and Marcus Aurelius, has long been lost to history- ... Read more

    9,53 €

  • The Practicing Stoic

    A Philosophical User's Manual

    “Farnsworth beautifully integrates his own observations with scores of quotations from Epictetus, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Montaigne and others. This isn’t just a book to read—it’s a book to return to, a book that will provide perspective and consolation at times of heartbreak or calamity.”—The Washington PostSee more clearly, live more wisely, and bear the burdens of this life with greater ease ... Read more

    10,91 €

  • Reasons Not to Worry

    How to Be Stoic in Chaotic Times

    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 practical philosophy and 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 ... Read more

    16,00 €

  • Le manuel d'Epictète, Traduit en français d'après M. Dacier [édition intégrale revue et mise à jour]

    Translated by André Dacier ...
    Series series Faits & Documents
    Epictète fut esclave. Persécuté et régulièrement battu par son maître, il réussit à s'échapper. Puis il enseigna la philosophie au grès de sa route. Libre et fervent représentant de l'art oratoire, il n'a jamais écrit ; mais sa pensée lui a survécu. Le Manuel d'Épictète devint ainsi un ouvrage compilé par Arrien (95-175) qui rapporte la doctrine du philosophe stoïcien Épictète (50-127). Son ... Read more

    2,49 €

  • Tutte le opere

    by Platone ...
    Con un saggio di Francesco AdornoA cura di Enrico V. MalteseConsegnare al pubblico un’edizione integrale di Platone – in un unico volume – è una risposta nuova e di grande rilievo a una sfida intellettuale che dura da oltre venti secoli. Il contatto diretto con gli scritti platonici è un’esperienza di straordinaria ricchezza. Nei dialoghi di Platone vengono a fondersi tutte le precedenti tendenze ... Read more

    7,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Rise and Fall of Classical Greece

    by Josiah Ober ...
    Series series The Princeton History of the Ancient World
    A major new history of classical Greece—how it rose, how it fell, and what we can learn from itLord Byron described Greece as great, fallen, and immortal, a characterization more apt than he knew. Through most of its long history, Greece was poor. But in the classical era, Greece was densely populated and highly urbanized. Many surprisingly healthy Greeks lived in remarkably big houses and worked ... Read more

    16,10 €

  • How to Be Free

    An Ancient Guide to the Stoic Life

    Series series Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers
    A superb new edition of Epictetus’s famed handbook on Stoicism—translated by one of the world’s leading authorities on Stoic philosophyBorn a slave, the Roman Stoic philosopher Epictetus (c. 55–135 AD) taught that mental freedom is supreme, since it can liberate one anywhere, even in a prison. In How to Be Free, A. A. Long—one of the world’s leading authorities on Stoicism and a pioneer in its ... Read more

    15,25 €

  • Manuale

    by Epittèto ...
    «Proprio la sua natura pratica, da manuale appunto, ci fa capire la fortuna ultramillenaria di un testo a cui moltissimi - da Marco Aurelio a Cartesio, da Pascal a Leopardi - hanno attinto.»Robinson - la Repubblica - Franco MarcoaldiPubblicato dal suo allievo Arriano nel II secolo, esempio fra i più riusciti di letteratura filosofica che si prefigge di ridurre la distanza tra riflessione morale e ... Read more

    1,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Logic: A Complete Introduction

    A step-by-step Teach Yourself guide to use at home, school or college

    by Siu-Fan Lee ...
    'After a lifetime of dabbling in philosophy without tackling logic, I bought a couple of books on the subject and was soon totally lost. This book saved me.' - Amazon 5 star review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Unlike so many logic books, this one is easy to follow, step by step. Strongly recommended for beginners.' - Amazon 5 star review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐When you see black clouds looming and predict it's going to rain, you're using ... Read more

    3,99 €