Hegel (1770-1831) is one of the major philosophers of the nineteenth century. Many of the major philosophical movements of the twentieth century - from existentialism to analytic philosophy - grew out of reactions against Hegel. He is also one of the hardest philosophers to understand and his complex ideas, though rewarding, are often misunderstood.In this magisterial and lucid introduction, Frederick Beiser covers every major aspect of Hegel's thought. He places Hegel in the histo...

In "The Republic," Plato presents a foundational text of Western philosophy through a Socratic dialogue that explores the nature of justice, the ideal state, and the role of the philosopher-king. Written in the fourth century BCE, this seminal work integrates metaphysics, ethics, and political theory, offering a vision of a society governed by reason and wisdom. Stylistically, Plato employs a dialectical method, engaging readers in a philosophical inquiry that challenges conventional notio...

Baruch Spinoza's 'Ethics (Complete Edition)' is a monumental work that delves into philosophical inquiries regarding the nature of existence, ethics, and the human experience. Written in the form of geometric propositions, axioms, and definitions, the book presents a systematic and rational exploration of Spinoza's metaphysical and ethical theories. This unique literary style, influenced by Euclidean geometry, sets 'Ethics' apart from traditional philosophical texts of the time, making it ...

"His book...supplant[s] all others, even the immensely successful History of Western Philosophy by Bertrand Russell."—A. C. GraylingAlready a classic, this landmark study of early Western thought now appears in a new edition with expanded coverage of the Middle Ages. This landmark study of Western thought takes a fresh look at the writings of the great thinkers of classic philosophy and questions many pieces of conventional wisdom. The book invites compari...

Step into the incisive philosophical dialogue of Euthyphro, the brilliant work by Plato, where questions of morality, piety, and the nature of virtue are explored with enduring clarity. This audiobook brings to life the conversation between Socrates and Euthyphro, inviting listeners into a deep examination of what it truly means to live rightly.Through the narration, you will witness Socrates’ probing questions as he challenges Euthyphro’s assumpti...

Step into the philosophical brilliance of Plato with Alcibiades I, an audiobook that explores the art of self-knowledge, virtue, and the foundations of leadership. Through the engaging dialogue between Socrates and Alcibiades, listeners are invited to reflect on personal growth, moral responsibility, and the path to wisdom.In Alcibiades I, Plato presents a compelling discussion on the importance of understanding oneself before seek...

Epictetus was a Greek philosopher who lived during the 1st and 2nd centuries A.D (55 135). Interestingly, Epictetus did not actually write anything; all texts by Epictetus were written by his student Arrian. Included in this collection are The Discourses, The Enchiridion , and fragments attributed to Epictetus. A table of contents is included for easier navigation.

Ficino's commentary on Plato’s Timaeus offers the English reader, for the first time, an opportunity to share the insights of this highly influential Renaissance philosopher into one of Plato's most important and controversial works. Here are discussed the perennial questions which affect us all: What is the nature of the universe? How did it begin? Does it have a cause outside itself? What is our place in it? What is the nature of mind, soul, matter and time?The central portion of...

With the publication of Arthur FWith the publication of Arthur Farndell’s Gardens of Philosophy (Shepheard Walwyn 2006), there remained only four of Ficino’s commentaries on Plato’s dialogues which had not yet been translated into English. With the publication of this volume there remain only three. Farndell’s translation of the commentaries on the Republic and the Laws will comprise the third volume under the title When Philosophers Rule (9780856832574 – due 2009) and the fourth, All Thin...

Philosophy Bites Back is the second book to come out of the hugely successful podcast Philosophy Bites. It presents a selection of lively interviews with leading philosophers of our time, who discuss the ideas and works of some of the most important thinkers in history. From the ancient classics of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, to the groundbreaking modern thought of Wittgenstein, Rawls, and Derrida, this volume spans over two and a half millennia of western philosophy and illum...

Peter Adamson offers an accessible, humorous tour through a period of eight hundred years when some of the most influential of all schools of thought were formed: from the third century BC to the sixth century AD. He introduces us to Cynics and Skeptics, Epicureans and Stoics, emperors and slaves, and traces the development of Christian and Jewish philosophy and of ancient science. Chapters are devoted to such major figures as Epicurus, Lucretius, Cicero, Seneca, Plotinus, and Augustine. B...

‘Until philosophers are kings, or the kings and princes of this world have the spirit and power of philosophy, and political greatness and wisdom meet in one, and those commoner natures who pursue either to the exclusion of the other are compelled to stand aside, cities will never have rest from their evils, – no, nor the human race, as I believe, – and then only will this our State have a possibility of life and behold the light of day.’ Republic, Book V, 473D With these words Plato expre...