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Publicado en 1895, este breve diálogo filosófico entre Aquiles y una tortuga, es una parábola lógica inspirada en la famosa paradoja de Zenón, pero aplicada a la lógica del razonamiento en lugar del movimiento físico. En la historia, Aquiles intenta convencer a la tortuga de aceptar una conclusión lógica (Z) derivada de dos premisas (A y B). La tortuga acepta A y B, pero se niega a aceptar Z, argumentando que necesitaría otra premisa adicional (C): «Si A y B son verdaderas, entonces Z debe ser verdadera.

Anyone new to philosophy soon encounters new ideas that challenge their hidden biases and cherished beliefs, or are at odds with common sense and tradition. Yet, these philosophical ideas are backed by strong arguments, arguments so strong that it’s difficult to identify what is wrong with...

Under the rule of the Roman Empire, the slave Epictetus (“acquired”, “bought”, in Greek) not only sought his freedom, but also devoted his life to one of the most important schools of philosophy: Stoicism.

Listening is a skill—even an art—and it’s essential to learning and to life. Indeed, as Plutarch writes in How to Listen, “listening well is the foundation for living well.” In this volume, Jeffrey Beneker presents a vivid and accessible new translation of Plutarch’s classic essay about how to become a skilled listener, complete with an inviting introduction.

Does happiness come from the pursuit of pleasure or moral virtue? A vivid new translation of Cicero’s exploration of a timeless question.

"Man was born free, and he is everywhere in chains." These are the famous opening words of a treatise that has not ceased to stir vigorous debate since its first publication in 1762. Rejecting the view that anyone has a natural right to wield authority over others, Rousseau argues instead for a pact, or 'social contract', that should exist between all the citizens of a state and that should be the source of sovereign power.

On the Shortness of Life: A new modern translationIs life truly short, or do we simply squander it? In this essential treatise, Seneca argues that nature is generous, yet we are wasteful. While we jealously guard our money, we carelessly give away our most precious asset: time. Through incisive prose, the Stoic philosopher critiques those who live "busy" with trivialities, postponing happiness for a retirement that may never arrive.

La lágrima de Jantipa es un estudio de la Grecia clásica a partir de la palabra de los filósofos y su concepción de lo femenino, un ensayo histórico sobre la configuración de un pensamiento que suponía que las mujeres no debían ser educadas más allá de la labor matronalis y los deberes conyugales.

Marcus Tullius Cicero war Redner, Politiker und Philosoph. Im alten Rom nahm er eine Sonderstellung ein – er galt als „pater patriae" – Vater des Vaterlandes, nachdem er als oberster Magistrat der Republik die Verschwörung des Catilina niedergeschlagen hatte. Auch als Philosoph war Cicero bekannt: In seiner kleinen Schrift Paradoxa Stoicorum befasst er sich mit moralphilosophischen Lehrsätzen, die seiner Meinung nach „im Widerspruch zum herrschenden Bewusstsein des Durchschnittsmenschen" (paradoxos: wider die gewöhnliche Meinung) waren.

Radical Antiquity takes you on a unique journey in search of anarchy, statelessness, and social experimentation in the Graeco-Roman world. Sweeping across the Mediterranean from the time of the first Olympic Games in 776 BCE until the emergence of Islam in 610 CE, Christopher B. Zeichmann introduces the listener to communities of escaped enslaved people, pirates, and religious sects—all of whom sought a more egalitarian way of life that avoided the coercion, hierarchy, and exploitation of the state.

En 399 avant notre ère, à Athènes, Socrate comparaît devant le tribunal du peuple. Accusé d'impiété et de corruption de la jeunesse, il risque la mort. Socrate ne cherche pas à séduire ni à persuader, mais à convaincre par le vrai, dans le ton simple de la conversation et de l'enquête dialectique. Il parle à la multitude, et pourtant à chacun.

Un diálogo entre el dios y el hombre que muestra los caminos de la acción, la devoción y el conocimiento de Oriente. Incluye el canto en sánscrito de uno de los capítulos clave de este gran texto.

وفِي هَذا الكِتاب، يَنتَقِلُ بِنا المُؤَلِّفانِ بأُسْلوبٍ سَلِسٍ خَالٍ مِنَ التَّعقِيداتِ بَينَ رِحابِ الفَلسَفةِ مِن بَديهياتِها؛

الرَّجُلُ الَّذِي تُرافِقُه الفَلسَفةُ لا يَمُوتُ أبَدًا. هَكَذا نَقشَتِ الفَلسَفةُ اسْمَ «بوئثيوس» فِي الذَّاكِرةِ الإنْسانِيَّة؛ فَبَينَما كانَ يَقبَعُ فِي سِجنِهِ مُنتظِرًا أنْ يُؤمَرَ الجَلَّادُ بِفَصْلِ رَأسِ الحِكمَةِ عَن جَسَدِها، إِذَا بِهِ يَكتُبُ لنَا «عَزَاء الفَلسَفةِ»؛ دُرَّةَ أَعمالِهِ وأَحدَ أَهمِّ الكُتُبِ الفَلسَفيَّةِ الَّتي مَهَّدَتِ الطَّرِيقَ أَمامَ الفَلسَفةِ الأَرِسطيَّةِ فِي الغَربِ الأُورُوبيِّ طَوَالَ العُصُورِ الوُسْطَى، لِيُصبِحَ بَعدَها الكِتابَ الأَكثَرَ تَدَاوُلًا بَعدَ الكِتابِ المُقدَّسِ طَوَالَ عَشَرةِ قُرُونٍ تَالِية. ولَا يَزالُ «عَزَاءُ الفَلسَفةِ»...

Written as private reflections rather than a formal treatise, Meditations offers timeless insight into discipline, clarity of thought, and inner resilience. This audiobook presents a curated selection of passages from the public-domain writings of the Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius, drawn from the classic English translation by George Long. These reflections focus on personal responsibility, impermanence, emotional control, and the practice of reason in daily life.

In a world driven by distraction and anxiety, Meditations stands as a fortress of clarity. Written by Marcus Aurelius for his own guidance while on campaign, this is not merely a collection of philosophical musings; it is a practical toolkit for resilience and self-discipline.

In this essential dual collection, Meditations & The Art of War, discover the foundational texts that shaped Western and Eastern thought. By combining the Stoic wisdom of Marcus Aurelius with the strategic brilliance of Sun Tzu, this volume creates a comprehensive guide for navigating modern life with grace and effectiveness.

Platon überliefert darin die Rede, die Sokrates 399 v. Chr. vor Gericht hielt – angeklagt wegen „Verderbens der Jugend" und „Nichtanerkennung der Götter". In klaren, unerschrockenen Worten legt Sokrates dar, dass Wahrheit und moralische Integrität wichtiger sind als das eigene Leben. Sein Plädoyer für Erkenntnissuche, Mut und geistige Freiheit hat bis heute nichts von seiner Strahlkraft verloren.

Written in the early 1500s, The Prince is one of the most discussed and scrutinized books on political philosophy. The book has been highly debated and criticized, but one must acknowledge the tremendous impact the book has had on political thought. The book gave rise to the term Machiavellianism that has ubiquitously been used to describe politicians for centuries.

Carl Verings »Platons Staat« ist eine pädagogisch ausgerichtete Darstellung von Platons berühmtem Dialog Politeia. Vering legt besonderen Wert auf die staatstheoretischen und erzieherischen Ideen Platons. Im Mittelpunkt stehen Fragen nach Gerechtigkeit, Ordnung und der Bildung des Menschen im idealen Staat. Der Text ist klar gegliedert und wird durch erklärende Passagen und Einleitungen erschlossen.