Greek & Roman

Whether you’re discovering Stoicism for the first time or revisiting its timeless teachings, this audiobook offers the perfect guide to clarity, self-mastery, and a deeper appreciation for life.

From self-realization and self-promotion to self-help and the selfie, the modern world encourages us to be self-obsessed. We are even told that finding ourselves is the key to happiness. Better to lose yourself! More than 2,500 years ago, the Buddha argued that the self is an illusion—and that our belief in it is the cause of most, if not all, of our suffering. How to Lose Yourself presents lively, accessible, and expert new translations of ancient Buddhist writings about the central, unique, and powerful Buddhist teaching of "no-self."

Aristotle's The Nicomachean Ethics is one of the most influential works on morality, virtue, and the pursuit of a good life. However, its dense, ancient language makes it difficult for many listeners to grasp. This edition removes barriers to understanding Aristotle's ideas, presenting them in clear, accessible language while preserving the depth and power of his philosophy.

You’ve seen the memes and quotes everywhere—from Reddit to TikTok—but what is stoicism really about? Stoicism 101 teaches you everything you need to know about this influential philosophy—from its key figures (including Epictetus, Seneca the Younger, and Marcus Aurelius), to its key principles (virtue, mindfulness, and the dichotomy of control). This easy-to-digest guide uses engaging, straightforward lessons to teach you all the important stoic concepts.

En estas meditaciones que se presentan bajo la forma de cartas a su amigo Lucilio, Séneca, uno de los mayores exponentes del estoicismo, nos invita a un viaje de introspección y reflexión. Escritas en un momento de crisis política y personal, las misivas no solo tratan temas filosóficos como el paso del tiempo y la naturaleza del mundo, sino que ofrecen consejos prácticos sobre cómo vivir una vida serena y feliz, enfrentando la adversidad con entereza y sabiduría.

What is love? In poetry, songs, fiction, movies, psychology, and philosophy, love has been described, admired, lamented, and dissected in endless ways. Is love based on physical attraction? Does it bring out our better selves? How does it relate to sex? Is love divine? Plato's Symposium is one of the oldest, most influential, and most profound explorations of such questions—it is even the source of the idea of "Platonic love."

Epikur: Mit den hochaktuellen Ideen des antiken Philosophen zu einem freudvollen, erfüllten und glücklichen Leben. Sie fragen sich öfters nach dem Sinn des Lebens – doch eigentlich denken Sie, dass es vor allem darum geht, Freude zu erleben? Dann sind Sie in bester Gesellschaft! Denn genau darum geht es bei Epikurs Lehren und wie Sie mit seinen zeitlosen Erkenntnissen zum Lebensglück gelangen, erfahren Sie in diesem Hörbuch. Maximaler Lustgewinn als höchstes Ziel im Leben – wohl kaum ein Philosoph ist so oft missverstanden worden wie Epikur.

Figures étonnantes et mystérieuses que ces philosophes présocratiques, qui ont vécu entre le VIIe et le Ve siècle av. J.-C. sur la côte ionienne ou en Italie du Sud. Thalès de Milet, Pythagore, Héraclite, Parménide, Anaximandre, et bien d’autres, sont de véritables passeurs entre les mythes des civilisations plus anciennes, comme l’Égypte ou la Mésopotamie, et les fondements de la philosophie grecque telle qu’elle se développe à partir de Socrate et Platon.

While medicine and science have obviously changed enormously since the classical world, and some Greco-Roman beliefs about diet now appear hilariously off the mark, How to Eat reveals that much of their advice still resonates—and all of it is fascinating.

“Met stoïcijnse rust”: zo spreekt men over mensen die schijnbaar door niets uit hun evenwicht te brengen zijn – en dat zou u misschien ook vaker voor uzelf willen? Dan zou u eens een kijkje moeten nemen bij de echte Stoa, en dit boek laat u zien hoe stoïcisme eenvoudig toepasbaar wordt in het dagelijks leven! Zonder emotie reageren op gebeurtenissen en u niet laten raken door vreugdevolle momenten, ergernissen of tegenslagen: dit Stoa-stereotype lijkt onmogelijk en weinig nastrevenswaardig – maar iets meer controle over uw innerlijke leven zou best fijn zijn, toch.