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Transformez le stress quotidien en sérénité inébranlable grâce à la philosophie stoïcienne et la maîtrise de soi. Parfaite pour vos trajets ou vos moments de pause, cette écoute apaisante vous guide à travers les tensions relationnelles et les contrariétés modernes. Retrouvez un...

An argument for taking a stolen title back. In 1595, in the Italian city of Padua, a medical student climbed a dark staircase and came out standing at a wooden rail, inside a funnel of carved walnut six galleries deep, every eye aimed at one lit table. The Greek word for a theater means the seeing-place, and the men at that rail knew what kind of room they were in. The anatomists knew too. They had built a theater on purpose. For most of Western history, art meant a principled, teachable discipline of making and doing, judged by its work.

In an age when philosophers had scarcely glimpsed the horizons of the mind, a boy named Aristocles decided to forgo his ambitions as a wrestler. Adopting the nickname Plato, he embarked instead on a life in philosophy. In 387 BC he founded the Academy, the world's first university, and taught...

Aristotle wrote on everything from the shape of seashells to sterility, from speculations on the nature of the soul to meteorology, poetry, art, and even the interpretation of dreams. Apart from mathematics, he transformed every field of knowledge that he touched. Above all, Aristotle is...

“Almost all of the philosophical truths that I have come to know and understand I have learned from Aristotle,” says Mortimer J. Adler. This easy-to-listen-to exposition of Aristotle’s thoughts about nature, human actions, and the conduct of life confirms convictions that most of us hold...

Just a century after it had begun, philosophy entered its greatest age with the appearance of Socrates, who spent so much of his time talking about philosophy on the streets of Athens that he never got around to writing anything down. His method of aggressive questioning, called dialectic, was...

Augustine’s spiritual crisis and conversion to Christianity, detailed in his Confessions, ultimately led him to his major contribution to philosophy: the fusion of the two doctrines of Christianity and Neoplatonism. This not only provided Christianity with a strong intellectual backing but...

An updated and expanded edition of the book that launched a global phenomenon, The Daily Stoic 10th Anniversary Edition includes a new introduction and bonus chapters. Why have history's greatest minds—from George Washington to Frederick the Great to Ralph Waldo Emerson, along with today's top...

Most philosophy sounds wise in a quiet room. The test is what remains when the room gets loud. VirtueCoded turns practical philosophy into personal architecture: structures that help truth, courage, restraint, responsibility, and care survive contact with pressure. Across work, money, leadership, relationships, burnout, and fatherhood, Jedakiah Roper asks a demanding question: What does your life prove you believe? These essays reject borrowed routines and polished slogans in favor of principles tested against real constraints, and against more than a hundred and sixty cited sources.

The Consolation of Philosophy—a moving and profound exploration of the mysteries of suffering, evil, fate, and freewill—has inspired readers for more than a millennium, from Thomas Aquinas and Dante to Chaucer and C. S. Lewis. Although Boethius, a late-Roman Christian, wrote The Consolation...

A lo largo de la historia, algunos libros han cambiado el mundo. Han transformado la manera en que nos vemos a nosotros mismos y a los demás. Han inspirado el debate, la discordia, la guerra y la revolución. Han iluminado, indignado, provocado y consolado. Han enriquecido vidas, y también las han destruido. Taurus publica las obras de los grandes pensadores, pioneros, radicales y visionarios cuyas ideas sacudieron la civilización y nos impulsaron a ser quienes somos.

Teil 2 des Klassikers der stoischen Philosophie. Nach der Lesung der ersten 52 Briefe des 1. Teils findet mit dem hier vorliegenden 2. Teil die Lesung der Briefe an Lucilius nun ihre Fortsetzung. Auch in den hier zu hörenden Briefen 53 bis 84 widmet sich Seneca der tiefsinnigen Einführung seines Freundes und Schülers Lucilius in die Philosophie der Stoa. Im Zentrum der Briefe steht dabei die Tugend als das einzig wirklich anzustrebende Gut. Dieses Hörbuch vereint als 2. Teil der vierteiligen Hörbuchreihe „Seneca – Briefe an Lucilius" in vollständiger Lesung die Briefe 53 bis 84.

In Of Peace of Mind, the Roman philosopher Seneca explores one of humanity's most enduring concerns: how to achieve inner calm amid the distractions, ambitions and anxieties of everyday life. Drawing on the principles of Stoicism, Seneca shows how self-knowledge, moderation and purposeful action can free us from worry and help us live with greater confidence and serenity.

Life is not short, Seneca argues. We simply waste too much of it. In On the Shortness of Life, the Roman philosopher and statesman examines how people squander their most precious resource: time. With clarity and conviction, Seneca challenges the pursuit of wealth, status and distraction, urging readers instead to devote themselves to what truly matters. Combining sharp observation with practical wisdom, he shows how mindful living can free us from needless busyness and help us make better use of the years available to us.

Un pequeño libro que nos ayuda a cultivar una actitud positiva de la mano de un coach muy especial: el filósofo Marco Aurelio. ¿Qué actitud debería cultivar para ser más feliz? ¿Cómo debo relacionarme con los demás para tener relaciones más sanas? ¿Qué puedo hacer para preocuparme...

How Stoic principles can help us navigate the challenges of our divided, unstable world. Can the principles of Stoicism lead us to a peaceful, 'good' life? We are all going to die, so how do we live? A traumatised journalist is given a dream assignment - track down the mayor of a remote and...

Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BCE) was one of the most influential figures in late republican Rome, a moment of great social, political, and cultural unrest that would lead to the transition from republic to empire. Cicero was a statesman who held the highest political office, the consulship, and then suffered politically motivated exile. His career was grounded in his continued success as an orator: his speeches were famous during his lifetime and, together with his rhetorical treatises, shaped the practice and theory of public speaking for centuries to come.

Transform daily stress into unshakable emotional resilience with this practical self-help guide to ancient philosophy. Whether you are navigating workplace conflict or seeking a calming morning commute listen, these time-tested mental frameworks deliver immediate clarity. Stop suppressing your...

Master historical tactics of persuasion to sharpen your communication skills and decode the modern battle for truth. Perfect for an intellectually stimulating commute, this deep dive explores how public speaking transformed from a desperate civic necessity in ancient Athens into the ultimate...

Build emotional resilience through practical philosophy to conquer the anxiety of modern life's relentless pressures. Whether you are battling a tense work email, navigating social media spirals, or commuting through a stressful morning, this grounded approach offers immediate calm. Stop letting...