Greek Philosophy

Augustine and the Cure of Souls situates Augustine within the ancient philosophical tradition of using words to order emotions. Paul Kolbet uncovers a profound continuity in Augustine's thought, from his earliest prebaptismal writings to his final acts as bishop, revealing a man deeply indebted to the Roman past and yet distinctly Christian. Rather than supplanting his classical learning, Augustine's Christianity reinvigorated precisely those elements of Roman wisdom that he believed were slipping into decadence.

Nikos Pappas deciphers the teachings of foundational Greek philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, and shows you how their principles can revolutionize your everyday life. From ethical dilemmas and personal growth to the quest for a fulfilling life, this book offers practical insights for anyone looking to navigate the modern world with the wisdom of the ancients.

Thomas Taylor was the first to translate the complete works of Plato into English and as such, a prominent Neoplatonist of his day. He wrote prolifically and his huge body of work has been influential on generations of writers and thinkers that followed him. Here he presents us with a concise summary of Platonic philosophy in the form of a creed. It is not intended to be heard as dogma, so much as it is a guide for students and thinkers alike.

Brother Stewart sets out to prove that ancient civilization has an important role to play in the overall mythology and history of Freemasonry. While other writers on this topic have focused on religious and initiatory similarities, Stewart turns his attention to archeological marvels in order to prove that there must have been an accompanying philosophical and intellectual aspect to these great civilizations. As such, he also touches on Pythagoras and discusses the Neoplatonists at length.

San Severino Manlio Boezio (475 - 525) è stato un filosofo romano, venerato dalla Chiesa Romana come santo e martire. Le sue opere influenzarono notevolmente la filosofia cristiana del Medioevo, tanto che alcuni lo collocano tra i fondatori della Scolastica, per quanto l'opera si fondi sulle tradizioni stoiche e soprattutto neoplatoniche. Accusato, forse falsamente di aver voluto restaurare la libertà di Roma, nel settembre del 524 viene incarcerato a Pavia qui scrive il De consolatione philosophiae.

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.

Matthias Katzer geht der zentralsten Fragen der Aristotelische Philosophie auf den Grund; welche Art von Leben die für den Menschen erstrebenswerteste sei. "Die Frage nach dem guten Leben" führt seinen Leser auf zugängliche Art und Weise an die aristotelische Ethik heran, deren höchstes Ziel das Erreichen der Glückseligkeit ist.

Whether you farm or garden, live in the country or long to move there, or simply enjoy an occasional rural retreat, you will be delighted by this cornucopia of writings about living and working on the land, harvested from the fertile fields of ancient Greek and Roman literature. An inspiring antidote to the digital age, How to Be a Farmer evokes the beauty and bounty of nature with a rich mixture of philosophy, practical advice, history, and humor.

Con este libro comienza la aventura de la filosofía y también comienza nuestra serie de publicaciones sobre la filosofía. Incluso decidir el orden es una decisión filosófica, y la Apología es el preludio perfecto.

Sokrates befindet sich gerade auf dem Weg zur Akademie, als Hippothales ihn anhält und ihn bittet, mit ihm in die neu errichtete Palästra zu kommen, um nähere Bekanntschaft mit jenem Jüngling zu machen, in den er, Hippothales, ganz offenkundig schwer verliebt ist. Der Name des Jünglings: Lysis. Bereitwillig folgt Sokrates dem Verliebten und macht in der Palästra die Bekanntschaft mit eben jenem Lysis, aber zudem auch mit dessen Freund und Kameraden Menexenos.

Neste audiolivro, John Sellars apresenta as principais ideias dos três grandes estoicos romanos–Sêneca, Epicteto e Marco Aurélio–para nos auxiliar a entender melhor essa doutrina e aplicá-la no dia a dia, garantindo uma rotina com mais entusiasmo e bem-estar. Reconfortante e inspirador, Lições de estoicismo é uma bela introdução à filosofia que aponta o caminho para uma vida boa e feliz.

In his Poetics, Aristotle puts forward that everything we create is a kind of imitation of life, merely using different types of media, objects and manners, whether painting, music, or language. We shape the images, sounds or words to make some particular point and tell a unique story. But if you want an audience to respond to what you have to say, whatever you create must be connected logically to the real world. The rules of doing this successfully are laid out in Poetics.

What’s the big idea? To Socrates, living according to his values was more important than life itself. Plato’s Apology is in three parts: Socrates’ personal defense in his trial for impiety and corrupting the young, his plea before being sentenced, and his address to the jurors after he was condemned to death. This book includes an introduction, telling who Socrates was and how he came to be on trial for his life before his fellow Athenians.

O Manual de Epicteto, também conhecido por Encheirídion, é um curto guia com conselhos éticos estoicos compilado por Flávio Arriano, aluno de Epicteto. Encheirídion consiste em um conjunto de aforismos que o filósofo deve ter sempre à mão, para ajudá-lo a enfrentar e vencer as dificuldades da vida: para lembra-lo, conforme ensinava Epicteto, que não devemos considerar como nossas aquelas coisas que não estão sob o nosso controle, mas devemos, sim, concentrar nossos esforços naquilo que está sob o nosso controle.

Epicteto foi um conferencista que não deixou escritos filosóficos. Felizmente, os aspectos principais de sua filosofia foram preservados para as gerações futuras por um de seus dedicados alunos, o historiador Flávio Arriano. Arriano transcreveu meticulosamente em grego um número considerável de palestras de seu mestre para um amigo. Essas palestras, conhecidas como os Discursos [ou Diatribes], foram originalmente reunidas em oito livros, dos quais apenas quatro subsistiram até nossos dias.

"The golden tractate" (Aureus) by Hermes Trismegistus is a classic text of Hermetic and ancient Philosophy about natural and divine magic; it will strongly influence the later Alchemic literature. The Golden Tractate of Hermes, first created in the Renaissance and rendered into English in 1850, is one of a number of texts from its era attempting to explain alchemy, along with the works of Pontanus and Artephius.

Il "Timeo", scritto intorno al 360 a. C. da Platone, è il dialogo che ha maggiormente influito sulla filosofia e sulla scienza posteriori. In esso vengono approfonditi essenzialmente tre problemi: quello dell'origine dell'universo, quello della sua struttura materiale, ed infine quello della natura umana. Ai tre argomenti corrispondono altrettante parti in cui è possibile suddividere l'opera, alle quali va aggiunto il prologo.

Il Timeo, scritto intorno al 360 a. C. da Paltone, è il dialogo che ha maggiormente influito sulla filosofia e sulla scienza posteriori. In esso vengono approfonditi essenzialmente tre problemi: quello dell'origine dell'universo, quello della sua struttura materiale, ed infine quello della natura umana. Ai tre argomenti corrispondono altrettante parti in cui è possibile suddividere l'opera, alle quali va aggiunto il prologo.

Life in Ancient Greece and Rome was tough. Violent wars and terrible diseases were much more common. And yet, some philosophers - and even one emperor - have found a way to stay resilient and reasonably happy in those hard, unpredictable times! Their ideas, known as Stoicism, have stood the test of time. And they'll make you stronger and wiser than most modern-day popular psychology.

This audiobook is a study of three philosophers - Rene Descartes, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Karl Marx. Become more familiar with these men and their inspiring ideas about life, society, and so much more.