Greek Philosophy

En Apología de Sócrates, Platón da una versión del discurso que Sócrates pronunció como defensa, ante los tribunales atenienses, en el juicio en el que se le acusó de corromper a la juventud y no creer en los dioses de la polis. Aunque su datación exacta es incierta, el texto, por su temática, pertenece al ciclo platónico de las primeras obras llamadas Socráticas, que Platón escribió en su juventud, e incluso se piensa que es su primera obra. ​La Apología se divide en tres partes.

Dieses Hörbuch enthält vier Berichte über vergessene und unvergessene Weisheiten der Antike: Die Selbstbetrachtung des Marc Aurel (121-180 n.Chr.), Aus den Schriften und Briefen des Philosophen Epikuros (341-270 v.Chr.), Aus Senecas (1-65 n.Chr.) Briefen und Schriften, Aus den Schriften des Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 v.Chr.). Regie: Julius Albert Flach.

Sokrates ist wegen Unfrömmigkeit angeklagt. Welches Strafmaß soll ergehen? In seiner Verteidiungsrede, die zu einer der Grundlagen der Philosophie geworden ist, zeigt Sokrates: Die Wahrheit ist das höchste Gut - und Eigeninteressen müssen dahinter zurückstehen. Ein packendes Hörerlebnis.

"El tiempo que tenemos no es corto; pero perdiendo mucho de él, hacemos que lo sea, y la vida es suficiente- mente larga para ejecutar en ella cosas grandes, si la empleáremos bien."... "La brevedad de la vida" es un tratado filosófico a la vez fundamental y moderno sobre nuestra relación con el tiempo.

"Nous n'avons pas trop peu de temps, mais nous en perdons beaucoup." Un traité philosophique absolument incontournable et très actuel sur le rapport au temps dans lequel Sénèque nous invite à faire une pause dans nos vies surmenées, à prendre le temps de vivre pleinement.

In dem berühmten und hier erstmals als Hörbuch vorliegenden Werk über das Wesen des Guten aus dem Jahre 399 belehrt uns Augustinus, der große Kirchenvater und unermüdliche Vorkämpfer der Christenheit, über das Gute im Menschen und wie wir es in der Liebe zu Gott verwirklichen können.

Aristotle's Poetics is best known for its definition and analysis of tragedy and comedy, but it also applies to truth and beauty as they are manifested in the other arts. In our age, when the natural and social sciences have dominated the quest for truth, it is helpful to consider why Aristotle claimed: "poetry is more philosophical and more significant than history." Like so many other works by Aristotle, the Poetics has dominated the way we have thought about all forms of dramatic performance in Europe and America ever since.

Mirrors is a look at the panopoly of mirrors we confront in our modern daily life - for better or worse. Ongoing self reflections are unavoidable and come in all forms from the expected to the unexpected.

In The Life of Cicero, Plutarch details the priceless contributions Cicero made to Roman society. He translated the works of Greek philosophers into Latin, gained acclaim as an orator and lawyer, and was elected to office. Politics ultimately got the better of him, however, and his life ended in assassination while in exile. Cicero’s ideas live on through his body of work, but to learn about the man himself, Plutarch’s biography is an excellent starting point.

More than two thousand years ago Stoicism revealed a way of living with less suffering and more happiness. Even though the Ancient Stoics lived a long time ago they had startling insights into the human condition which have lasted until this day. Stoicism sought answers to questions such as "how can I be more happy?" or "what is the purpose of life?" and much more. Stoicism can help us put things into perspective, let go of worry, overcome adversity, and improve our overall experience of life.

Sokrates, etwa im Jahre 469 vor Christus geboren, wurde um Jahre 399 der Prozess gemacht. Ihm wurde wegen "Asebie", also Unfrömmigkeit, der Prozess gemacht und er wurde für schuldig erklärt. Unmittelbar an den Schuldspruch schloss sich eine zweite Verhandlung über das Strafmaß an. Die Ankläger hatten die Todesstrafe gefordert. Dem Angeklagten stand nach dem Gesetz das Recht zu, eine andere Strafe zu fordern, gleichzeitig aber seine Schuld anzuerkennen.

The Treasure was originally taken from the Second Temple in 69 AD, just before the Romans sacked Jerusalem and the Temple. The Treasure was split up and hidden in 64 different places in and around Jerusalem. Those locations were documented on the Copper Scroll found with the Dead Sea Scrolls. The first of these scrolls were found by Bedouins in caves at Qumran in 1947. The Copper Scroll was later found in cave number 3 by professionals in 1952.

The ancient Greeks were explorers in many ways. They traveled to new places, creating colonies in strange lands far from their original homes. They were survivors. They were honorable thieves. They used their cunning to explore the frontiers of philosophy and they wrested from the chaos of the surrounding wilderness the building blocks of civilization.

So sit back, relax, and perhaps pour yourself a drink or light up a cigar if that's your preference. Join the author on this thought-provoking exploration, where the wisdom of ancient philosophies meets the challenges of the 21st century. Stoic Taoism offers a unique perspective that will inspire you to find your own truth and embrace a fulfilling life in today's fast-paced society.

Sokrates, geboren 469 v. Chr. und durch den Schierlingsbecher 399 v. Chr. hingerichtet, war ein griechischer Philosoph aus Athen und gilt als eine der Hauptgestalten des abendländischen Denkens. Er schuf die Methode der Mäeutik, "der Hebammenkunst". Durch Fragen und nicht durch Belehren des Gesprächspartners sollte dieser seine Erkenntnis selbst "gebären", selbst hervorbringen. Die Einsicht in die Fragwürdigkeit des eigenen Wissens war hierbei ein essentieller Punkt.

"Non poche sentenze verissime, diverse considerazioni sottili, molti precetti, e ricordi sommamente utili, oltre una grata semplicità e dimestichezza del dire, fanno assai prezioso e caro questo libricciuolo." Inizia in questo modo la premessa di Giacomo Leopardi, che nel 1825 tradusse "L'Enchiridion" - che significa: oggetto che si tiene in mano - conosciuto come "Manuale di Epitteto".Si tratta di un insieme di regole filosofiche, etiche e stoiche, messe insieme attorno all'anno 100 d.C.

Fils d'une famille de l'aristocratie athénienne, Platon semblait être destiné à occuper des responsabilités politiques de tout premier ordre. Mais sa rencontre avec Socrate bouleverse ces plans. À la mort du maître, il se consacre, via l'écriture et l'Académie qu'il fonde en 387, à la transmission de la pensée novatrice de Socrate.

L'Apologia di Socrate è un testo giovanile di Platone. Scritto tra il 399 e il 388 a.C., è la più credibile fonte di informazioni sul processo a Socrate, oltre a quella in cui la figura del vecchio filosofo è probabilmente meno rimaneggiata dall'autore.

Every human being seeks to know the truth about himself and toresolve to his own satisfaction the mysteries of life. And therefore,for many thousands of years, countless philosophical and religiousteachings have sought to enlighten people with answers. But where theirpractitioners insisted - indeed, demanded - that their answers must be theanswers, they blocked the road to greater freedom for millions of people.

Stoicism started as far back as the 3rd Century BCE when Zeno of Citium would sit on a porch in Athens and share his theories with all who cared to listen. How is a school of thought that was created hundreds of years ago still relevant and beneficial to its practitioners in the 21st Century? Within this audiobook is information that will enlighten you, transform you and improve your life. Together, we’ll take an in-depth look the intricacies of Stoicism, and how you can begin to implement it into your own life.