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An essential introduction to the history, concepts, and thinking behind philosophy that demystifies what can often be daunting subject matter, laid out in DK's signature style.

Alain de Botton has performed a stunning feat: He has transformed arcane philosophy into something accessible and entertaining, useful and kind. Drawing on the work of six of the world's most brilliant thinkers, de Botton has arranged a panoply of wisdom to guide us through our most common problems.

¿Te gustaría explorar una filosofía antigua que ofrece sabiduría intemporal para enfrentar los desafíos de la vida moderna? ¿Quieres aprender a cultivar la autodisciplina, la serenidad y la gratitud en tu día a día? Entonces, “Estoicismo” es el libro que estás buscando. Con una mirada profunda y práctica, este libro te guiará a través de los principios fundamentales del estoicismo y te ayudará a aplicarlos en tu vida cotidiana para alcanzar una mayor claridad mental y emocional.

A practical and eye-opening guide to the Aztec philosophy on how to live.

Before there was "Chicken Soup for the Soul" or "The Secret," there was a condemned Roman aristocrat writing philosophy by candlelight while awaiting execution. Meet Boethius: Rome's most overachieving nerd who went from Senate superstar to death row philosopher faster than you can say "political conspiracy."

In "Laws", Plato takes us on a journey to imagine the perfect society — not through dreamy ideals, but with real, practical ideas. The story happens on the island of Crete, where three wise men, including the Athenian Stranger, discuss how to create a city where people live together in peace and justice. Unlike Plato’s earlier works, this one isn’t about a perfect world led by kings, but about building a society that works for everyone.

Almost every religion, spiritual practice, philosophy and person grapples with fear. The most repeated phrase in the Bible is “Be not afraid.” The ancient Greeks spoke of phobos, panic and terror. It is natural to feel fear, the Stoics believed, but it cannot rule you. Courage, then, is the ability to rise above fear, to do what’s right, to do what’s needed, to do what is true. And so it rests at the heart of the works of Marcus Aurelius, Aristotle, and CS Lewis, alongside temperance, justice, and wisdom.

This compassionate, personal, and illuminating work of nonfiction draws on the author's celebrated work as a director of socially conscious theater to connect listeners with the power of an ancient artistic tradition. For years Bryan Doerries has been producing ancient tragedies for current and returned servicemen and women, addicts, tornado and hurricane victims, and a wide range of other at-risk people in society.

This isn't your philosophy professor's translation. This is Marcus Aurelius like you've never seen him before—unfiltered, unhinged, and absolutely roasted. Our translator strips away all the reverent nonsense to reveal what the Emperor was REALLY saying.

In Plotinus Shredded, we tear through his Neoplatonic fever dream. The One? A vague cosmic buzzword that explains nothing. Emanations? A divine PowerPoint presentation gone horribly wrong. The Nous? His intellectual VIP club for thoughts too snooty for reality. The Soul? His whiny excuse to hate fun. Matter? The poor physical world he treats like a cosmic landfill. And don’t get us started on his contemplation obsession—navel-gazing dressed up as enlightenment.

Whether you're a philosophy enthusiast with a sense of humor or someone who's tired of being told your emotions are "irrational judgments," Stoic This delivers ancient wisdom with modern wit and just the right amount of mockery.

This massive 128-hour collection builds a bridge between Western and Eastern philosophy, connecting many of the most important and influential works ever written. Here you’ll encounter thinkers who dared to question everything, challenged the norms of their day and reshaped how humanity sees itself and the world.

"Meditations" offers timeless reflections from Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. This text draws from his personal notes, written as a guide to self-discipline, virtue, and tranquility. This new translation by Filibooks Translation provides a clear, accessible approach to the core of Stoic thought.

How to Have Willpower brings together two profound ancient meditations on how to overcome pressures that encourage us to act against our own best interests—Plutarch's essay On Dysopia or How to Resist Pressure and Prudentius's poetic allegory Psychomachia or How to Slay Your Demons. Challenging the idea that humans are helpless victims of vice, these works—introduced and presented in vivid, accessible new prose translations by Michael Fontaine—emphasize the power of personal choice and the possibility of personal growth, as they offer insights and practical advice about resisting temptation.

First published in 1894, The Dweller on Two Planets is a groundbreaking metaphysical work that blends esoteric wisdom, mystical visions, and an extraordinary narrative of life in ancient Atlantis. Presented as the teachings of “Phylos the Thibetan,” this enduring spiritual classic delves into the soul’s eternal journey, the hidden forces shaping human existence, and the higher planes of reality that await those who seek enlightenment.

Testifying that the foundation of modern Western thought, theory, and practice can be traced back to ancient African thought, theory, and practice, this book exposes the African influence on Greek and Roman thought and its influence on the development of modern Western society. It then establishes the urgency to defend and honor the role of Ancient African civilizations on this major event.

A modern translation of the philosophical classic—A necessary companion for a living a more present, intentional, and virtuous life—one full of gratitude for who we are and who we have yet to become.

Der erste Teil einer Auswahl der "Moralischen Briefe an Lucilius" von Lucius Annaeus Seneca – einem der bedeutendsten Werke der stoischen Literatur – liegt nun endlich als modernes Hörbuch vor. Diese Ausgabe basiert auf der gefeierten Neuübersetzung von Guido Bellberg, der auch die Hörbuchfassung spricht. Bellberg – bekannter Podcaster und einer der profiliertesten deutschsprachigen Stoiker – präsentiert in über vier Stunden die zentralen Briefe aus Band I in zeitgemäßer, klarer Sprache.

En su ensayo La paz perpetua, Immanuel Kant expone una serie de principios racionales y éticos para lograr una paz duradera entre las naciones. Pero si trasladamos estos postulados a la dimensión individual, encontramos una poderosa metáfora: la paz entre los Estados puede verse como la paz interna entre las distintas partes de nuestro ser.

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.