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Escritos na metade do século I d.C., em formato epistolar, os dois diálogos contidos neste volume foram provavelmente as únicas obras latinas dedicadas a expor uma terapêutica para a superação da ira e para o alcance de um estado de perene serenidade. Ambos exemplificam a concepção que Sêneca—preceptor de Nero e um dos maiores filósofos da Antiguidade romana—tinha da filosofia: uma disciplina prática, destinada não só a elevar a qualidade ética da vida humana, mas sobretudo a promover um processo de ascese espiritual, conforme a perspectiva afirmada pela doutrina estoica.

كتاب "كليلة ودمنة" هو تحفة أدبية عالمية تضم مجموعة من القصص الرمزية على ألسنة الحيوانات والطيور. يهدف الكتاب في ظاهره إلى التسلية، ولكنه يحمل في باطنه أبعاداً...

In einer Welt, die von Überfluss und Informationen geprägt ist, sind Gelassenheit und Klarheit notwendiger denn je. In diesem Buch untersucht der Bestsellerautor Ken Mogi die antike griechische Philosophie des Stoizismus sowie ihre Resonanz in anderen Kulturen weltweit, nicht zuletzt aus seiner eigenen japanischen Perspektive. Denn die Lehren der Stoiker finden in der japanischen, Zen-buddhistisch geprägten Lebensphilosophie einen überraschenden Widerhall. Stoizismus ist aber auch eine Denkweise, die uns in einzigartiger Weise für die Zukunft rüstet und Wege zu persönlichem Wachstum eröffnet.

What if the greatest philosophical treatises ever written were not treatises at all, but tragedies performed on a wooden stage in sixteenth-century London? In Shakespeare’s Tragic Mirror, Boris Kriger takes listeners on a provocative journey through eight of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies — Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, King Lear, Othello, Macbeth, Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, and Coriolanus — revealing them not as museum pieces of English literature, but as living instruments of self-knowledge.

Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Mind — Stoic Mastery with Epictetus. In a world of constant distraction, pressure, and uncertainty, the philosophy of Epictetus offers something rare: a clear, practical path to inner freedom. Written nearly two thousand years ago, his teachings remain as sharp and relevant today as the day they were recorded.

Have you ever wondered why the private thoughts of a Roman Emperor still resonate so deeply today? Meditations reveals the soul of a man striving for self-mastery amidst immense pressure. Written nearly two thousand years ago by Marcus Aurelius, these private writings remain the ultimate manual for cultivating mental toughness and emotional resilience.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. ¿De dónde venimos realmente? El viajero eterno cuenta la extraordinaria historia de un solo átomo de carbono cuyo viaje comenzó hace miles de millones de años en el corazón de una estrella moribunda. Desde entonces, ha viajado a través del...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Cztery miliardy lat temu narodziłem się w sercu gwiazdy. Byłem ogniem, zanim ogień miał nazwę. To nie jest opowieść o wszechświecie. To opowieść wszechświata — opowiedziana przez najmniejszy możliwy głos: pojedynczy atom węgla, który...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What power can hold humanity together when fear, ambition, and violence threaten to tear it apart? In *Leviathan*, Thomas Hobbes builds one of the most formidable visions in political philosophy: a world where human beings, left without authority, fall...

A grimly entertaining anthology of ancient Greek and Roman writings about how to fearlessly prepare for the end of the world and other disasters A remarkable percentage of people believe we are living in the end times, according to pollsters. Between the climate crisis, nuclear weapons, AI, and...

A vivid and timely new translation of Plato’s Apology, in which Socrates defends his pursuit of truth, no matter the consequences Free speech is back at the center of political and cultural debate, amid intense arguments over censorship on campus, in government, and in everyday life. How to...

Una guía práctica que transforma los principios del estoicismo en reglas simples para la vida moderna, enfocándose en su aplicación diaria para mejorar nuestras vidas y la de los demás, de la mano de William Mulligan, el fundador de The Everyday Stoic a quien las enseñanzas estoicas le...

A modern-day guide to the ancient philosophy of Epicureanism, celebrating a radical new mindset: We already have what we need in order to be happy. Life can be exhausting; there is always more to do and more to strive for. This quest for optimization has found a popular ally in Stoicism, a...

This audiobook is a simple and faithful translation of the personal writings of Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor. Written as private notes to himself, these reflections explore duty, self-control, and how to live with reason and clarity. The language in this version is kept plain and direct, staying close to the original meaning without added interpretation. This is not a dramatized retelling or a modern rewrite. It is the original text, presented in clear, simple English for easy listening and understanding.

Step into the birthplace of Western civilization, where philosophy flourished, democracy was born, and empires clashed in epic struggle. Ancient Greece–Philosophy, Democracy, and War offers a gripping narrative journey through the most pivotal centuries of Greek history. From the myths of Homer to the logic of Aristotle, from the rise of city-states to the thunder of hoplite warfare, this book brings the past to life with cinematic storytelling and historical depth.

Considerada uma das escolas filosóficas mais importantes da história, o estoicismo encontra-se mais vivo do que nunca nos dias de hoje. Para os estoicos, como Epicteto, Marco Aurélio e Sêneca, a busca da felicidade consiste em livrar-se das impressões apaixonadas dos sentidos e das emoções por meio do fortalecimento da vontade e da racionalidade. Antes, porém, de adentrar essa busca da virtude e prática da liberdade, é preciso conhecer seus pilares.

John Sellars, uno de los mayores especialistas en la filosofía estoica, nos ofrece una introducción a esta escuela de pensamiento de la antigua Roma que ofrece herramientas para aprender a vivir y no dejar que nos desborden las emociones negativas. El estoicismo fue una de las escuelas...

In 2011, Emerick, an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church and a licensed clinical social worker, embarked on a self-directed study to educate himself about the nation's principal political disputes. He discovered that America's dominant political and economic theories...are... pitting the demands of the individual against the needs of the community. But in the Constitution's preamble... the concerns of individual liberty and the general welfare are given equal weight, and a more equitable national philosophy will...combine the two.

Written nearly two thousand years ago, Emperor Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations remains a relevant and profound philosophical exploration of what it means to live a meaningful life. This special edition hardcover includes stenciled edges and gorgeous interior illustrations. Never intended to be...

Tackling a key theme each month, from Happiness and Health to Money and Politics, Everyday Stoicism guides you through the calendar year to build a toolkit of simple exercises and practical ideas for how to live these values every day. So, harness the collective wisdom of the ancient Stoic philosophers today and discover the joy of everyday stoicism.