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The most precise and authoritative translation of one of the founding works of Western culture, in an edition supported by helpful, effective notes. The Nicomachean Ethics is one of Aristotle’s most widely read and influential works. Ideas central to ethics—that happiness is the end of human...

Dans ce second et dernier volume dédié à l'histoire romaine, l'immense Isaac Asimov emmène ses lecteurs à travers les quatre siècles durant lesquels Rome assura son hégémonie sur le monde occidental, apportant la paix à une centaine de millions de personnes, tout en développant deux des plus conséquents héritages de l'Antiquité : le droit et le christianisme. Se plaçant en chroniqueur lucide, Asimov, au moyen d'anecdotes savoureuses et d'apartés, relie la grande histoire, celle des batailles et des empereurs, à la « petite », celle du quotidien et des masses anonymes.

Centuries before anyone ever thought of keeping a gratitude journal, the Aztecs understood the profound value of being grateful. For generations, specially trained Aztec public speakers presented traditional dialogues at marriages, births, funerals, government ceremonies, and other important occasions. 

In How to Feel, Maria Heim provides new translations of essential early Buddhist teachings on mindfulness meditation and connects them to recent findings in psychology and neuroscience. A superb meditation manual and insightful exploration of psychology, the book also provides a brief introduction to Buddhism.

The gate of hell is opening—and he must stop it. Darkness rises in the land of Llad--and only unity, courage, and the light of truth can stand against it. In this epic conclusion to The Chronicles of Llad, the Windweavers—Ladnar, Darby, and Sheba--must unite elves, dwarfs, meres, wizards, prairie dogs, and the mysterious light fairies to stop Barshahor, the fallen wizard, who seeks to open the Gate of the Underworld.

The last hundred years of scientific and philosophical thought have caused dramatic upheavals in how we view our universe, our spiritual beliefs, and ourselves. Out of the Labyrinth brings fresh insight and understanding to this difficult problem. In clear and accessible language, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) demonstrates the genuine compatibility of scientific and religious values, and how science and our most cherished moral values actually enrich and reinforce one another.

Phaidon zählt zu den zentralen Werken der platonischen Philosophie. In diesem Dialog schildert Platon die letzten Stunden des Sokrates – und entfaltet dabei tiefgreifende Gedanken über die Unsterblichkeit der Seele, das Wesen des Todes und den Sinn philosophischen Lebens. Ein Werk von großer sprachlicher Dichte und intellektueller Tiefe – als philosophische Erzählung, als ethischer Diskurs und als spiritueller Text gleichermaßen wirksam.

The life and thought of Diogenes the Cynic, an iconoclastic philosopher who pioneered a brash and free-thinking vision of life that inspired the philosophy of Stoicism—“a rich, engaging portrait of intellectual fearlessness” (Stacy Schiff, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Cleopatra) In...

This book is not a museum of doctrines or a dry catalog of names and dates. It is a journey through the restless spirit of European thought—from Petrarch’s anxious letters to the ancients, to Pico della Mirandola’s vision of human dignity, from Ficino’s hymns to harmony, to Bruno’s infinite cosmos, from Machiavelli’s stark realism to Montaigne’s gentle skepticism, from Bacon’s call for experience to Descartes’s radical doubt and Spinoza’s infinite substance.

Step into the private thoughts of one of history’s greatest leaders. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius offers timeless guidance on self-discipline, purpose, and inner peace—the quiet strength of a philosopher who ruled an empire. Written not for an audience, but for himself, these reflections reveal the Stoic path to clarity amidst chaos, reminding us that the truest victory lies in mastering one’s own mind.

La sabiduría es la madre de todas las virtudes. La necesitamos para poner en práctica con lucidez el coraje, la disciplina o la justicia, porque la sabiduría nos da perspectiva, nos descubre la verdad, nos muestra cómo funciona el mundo y nos guía. El discernimiento, esa habilidad crítica tan poco habitual, no es un don innato. La sabiduría se cultiva. La sabiduría se gana. La sabiduría se conquista con esfuerzo.

Álex Rovira nos plantea, en su libro más ambicioso, un mapa para navegar las complejidades de la vida moderna usando la sabiduría de la mitología griega. Desde tiempos inmemoriales, los mitos han sido espejos del alma humana: relatos simbólicos que nos ayudan a comprender lo que sentimos...

In Sage Advice, you will examine the lives and maxims of eighteen wise leaders selected for their unique contributions to human thought. You’ll find a well-researched and engaging biography of each, followed by quotes from their carefully collated texts that address almost seventy topics like courage, friendship, leadership, moderation, patience and work-life balance.

ليس من المستغرب أن أصل كلمة «philosophy» — بالإنجليزية والتي تعني الفلسفة — مشتق من اللغة اليونانية القديمة، وهي عبارة عن كلمة مكونة من جزأين، الجزء الأول «philo» ويعني «المحبة» أو «الاعتناء أو الاهتمام»، والثاني «sophos» ويعني «الحكيم» أو «الحكمة»، لذا فإن كلمة «philosopher» أي الفيلسوف تعني الشخص الذي يحب الحكمة والمعرفة ويهتم بهما، في حين أن التعريف الموحد في القاموس لكلمة «الفلسفة» هو أنها «دراسة الطبيعة الأساسية للمعرفة والواقع والوجود»؛ أي محاولة اكتشاف إجابات لبعض الأسئلة مثل مَن نحن، وما سبب وجودنا في هذه الحياة.

Respuestas a las preguntas esenciales sobre el sentido de la vida Las Meditaciones de Marco Aurelio es una obra que todavía hoy sigue ayudando a millones de lectores a vivir mejor. Cuando nos enfrentamos a su lectura, una pregunta nos asalta inevitablemente: ¿cómo pudo Marco Aurelio (121-180)...

Courting Athena is a short introduction into this amazing subject. However, unlike many other introductions to philosophy (which, at times, can be sterile, boring, and overwhelming), this book is written with the average listener in mind. It is a short, accessible, and engaging invitation that will teach you how to think more clearly about the world around you.

In this much-anticipated final installment in the Stoic Virtues series, Ryan Holiday makes the case for the virtue on which all other virtues depend. Of all the stoic virtues - courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom - wisdom is the most elusive. This is especially apparent in an age where...

From one of the world's most beloved and outspoken public intellectuals comes an illuminating book on the nature of criticism "Readers will be surprised, stimulated, instructed, impressed."―The New Yorker “What is a beginning? What must one do in order to begin? What is special about...

In this fourth and final instalment of his bestselling Stoic Virtues series, Ryan Holiday reveals a method of self education that can be honed throughout our lives. Drawing on stories of the Stoics, the Buddha, and modern greats from Abraham Lincoln to Joan Didion, he shows how to cultivate wisdom through reading, contemplation and discernment. He teaches us how to think critically, listen intently and escape the traps of tribalism, certainty and self-righteousness. As the Stoics knew, all other virtues depend on wisdom. It takes work. But it's worth it.

Michael Alan Prestwood's new book, "30 Philosophers: A New Look at Timeless Ideas," delves into the collective wisdom of humanity. Tracing our journey through history, this book harnesses the insights of 30 anchor philosophers to illuminate fourscore of pivotal ideas—80 steppingstones towards the future. These touchstones span the evolution of human thought from 2600 BCE to the present, offering a pathway across the murky waters of our past. Journey with these 80 touchstones and harness our best accumulated knowledge to forge a deeper understanding of our world.