Greek & Roman

One of the most significant books ever written by a head of state, the Meditations are a collection of philosophical thoughts by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius....

The Daily Stoic offers a daily devotional of Stoic insights and exercises, featuring all-new translations from Emperor Marcus Aurelius, playwright Seneca, and many more....

In this monumental work of moral and political philosophy, Plato sought to answer some of the world's most formidable questions....

Psychotherapist Donald Robertson weaves stories of Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius's life from the Roman histories together with explanations of Stoicism—its philosophy and its psychology—to enlighten today’s listeners.

Written in Greek by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a wide range of fascinating spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe....

Seeing self-possession as the key to an existence lived 'in accordance with nature', the Stoic philosophy called for the restraint of animal instincts and the importance of upright ethical ideals and virtuous living....

Epictetus, a Greek stoic and freed slave, ran a thriving philosophy school in Nicropolis in the early second century AD....

A practical, refreshingly optimistic guide that uses centuries-old wisdom to help us better cope with the stresses of modern living....

The great insights of the Stoics are spread over a wide range of ancient sources. This book brings them all together for the first time. It systematically presents what the various Stoic philosophers said on every important topic, accompanied by an eloquent commentary that is clear and concise....

One of the great fears many of us face is that despite all our effort and striving, we will discover at the end that we have wasted our life....

We live in an era rife with cultural conflict. The 21st century is by no means free of wars, terrorism, riots, famine, nor epidemics. We may attempt to solve...

These five very different Socratic Dialogues date from Plato's later period, when he was revisiting his early thoughts and conclusions and showing a willingness for revision....

Plato is, by any reckoning, one of the most dazzling writers in the Western literary tradition and one of the most penetrating, wide-ranging...

All of us are faced countless times with the challenge of persuading others, whether we're trying to win a trivial argument with a friend or convince our coworkers about an important decision....

Written in Greek by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer...

Epicurus of Samos (341-270 BCE) was the founder of the philosophical system to which he gave his name: Epicureanism....

Divided into short chapters that can be listened to in brief sittings, What Is Stoicism? compiles two millennia of Stoic thought into simple conversational prose.

Als die Philosophie der Stoa ihren Siegeszug von Athen nach Rom antrat, wurde sie dort schnell zu einer Art Populärphilosophie...

In the first century BC, Marcus Tullius Cicero, orator, statesman and defender of republican values, created these philosophical treatises on such diverse topics as friendship, religion, death, fate and scientific inquiry....

The Complete Strategy Collection, a compilation of ancient and historical philosophies, will increase your knowledge of strategy, conflict, and adversity throughout the ages, giving you valuable insight into the past while opening a window to the future....

Philosopher and popular Middlebury professor Dr. Lorraine Besser reveals the missing third piece in our search for the Good Life—what she calls The Interesting—and teaches us how to cultivate it in our lives.

What the Roman poet Horace can teach us about how to live a life of contentment....

The international best seller that will sharpen your mind, broaden your perspective and transform your relationships....

Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath during the Classical period in Ancient Greece. His writings cover many subjects including physics, biology, zoology, metaphysics, logic, ethics, aesthetics, poetry, theatre, music, rhetoric, psychology, linguistics, economics, politics....

The Republic, Plato's masterwork, was first enjoyed 2,400 years ago and remains one of the most widely read books in the world: as a foundational work of Western philosophy and for the richness of its ideas and virtuosity of its writing....

Seit Bestsellerautor Ryan Holiday 2014 mit Das Hindernis ist der Weg den Stoizismus der Welt vorgestellt hat, ist diese einfache, aber kraftvolle Lebensphilosophie zu einem globalen Phänomen geworden. In diesem Buch zeigt der mehrfache Bestsellerautor, wie der Leser den Umgang mit Herausforderungen lernen kann. Denn wir werden tagtäglich mit Problemen konfrontiert.

दुनिया भर के दार्शनिकों में सुकरात का विशिष्‍ट स्थान है। उनमें सोचने-समझने की क्षमता थी और वह सत्य एवं न्याय की खोज के प्रति दृढ़-संकल्प थे। वह मानते थे कि एक बेहतर विश्‍व की कल्पना तभी साकार हो सकती है, जब लोग समझदार एवं बुद्धिमान हों। हमें किसी दूसरे के विचारों को यूँ ही स्वीकार नहीं कर लेना चाहिए, बल्कि उनको आलोचनात्मक तर्क की कसौटी पर परखना चाहिए।.

A leading thinker of the Stoic school of philosophy, Epictetus (A.D. 55-135) was a renowned teacher whose students transcribed and compiled his teachings; this collection presents the work of Arrian, a Greek philosopher and historian who was a disciple of Epictetus. In these two brief but highly influential works, Epictetus demonstrates that philosophy is more than a theoretical discipline; it is a way of life based on logic, reason, and self-reflection.

Lebenslanges Lernen, Geduld, Gelassenheit, Emotionskontrolle, Nachhaltigkeit und besonnenes Handeln sind die zentralen Lehren der Stoiker. Diese Prinzipien haben nicht nur das tägliche Leben von Epikur, Seneca und Marc Aurel geprägt, sondern können auch beim Investieren der Schlüssel zum Erfolg sein. Dieses Hörbuch vermittelt, wie man mithilfe zeitloser stoischer Prinzipien sein Vermögen vermehren und langfristig sichern kann.

"The Story of Philosophy: Plato" delves into the life and teachings of one of history's most influential philosophers. This accessible exploration traces Plato's philosophical journey from his origins as a student of Socrates to his development as a teacher and the establishment of his Academy in Athens. The book offers a detailed examination of his dialogues, addressing profound questions about knowledge, reality, and the ideal state, and assessing their ongoing impact on philosophical thought.