Greek Science

Zeus, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite, and the other denizens of Mount Olympus feel almost as present and larger than life today as they did when they were worshipped as gods. Humanity has been telling and retelling stories about the characters from Greek and Roman myth for centuries—heck, the Romans liked the Hellenic originals so much, they remade them faster than Marvel remakes Spider-Man movies. And from Virgil's Aeneid to Xena: Warrior Princess to Percy Jackson to The Song of Achilles, the obsession has never waned.

A classic epic fantasy on another world. Tyler's journey continues. New land, misadventures, friends, foes, skills, and knowledge. Confused encounters of the female kind. More deities become aware of Tyler as he continues his quest to survive, reach his potential, and carry out his burden. The god of wine wants to be his friend. Ares, the battle-god, is coming to say hello together with his sons, Phobos and Deimos - war, terror, and fear. Accompanied by an army or three and the war god’s pets - a drakon, a sphinx, some wonderful birds, and other unique fauna.

El diálogo comienza con Séneca conversando con su hermano Galión, a quien le pregunta qué es la felicidad. Galión responde que la felicidad es la posesión de todos los bienes, pero Séneca lo contradice, argumentando que la felicidad no es una cuestión de posesión, sino de actitud. Séneca sostiene que la felicidad es un estado de ser, no de tener. Es una condición que se alcanza cuando se vive en armonía con la naturaleza y con la razón. Es un estado de paz interior, de serenidad y de satisfacción. Para alcanzar la felicidad, Séneca propone una serie de consejos

El "Enquiridión" o "Manual de Epicteto" es una obra filosófica escrita por el filósofo estoico griego Epicteto. Se trata de un manual práctico que resume las enseñanzas de Epicteto sobre la ética y la filosofía de vida. La palabra "Enquiridión" se traduce comúnmente como "manual" o "manual de instrucciones".

¿Estás buscando desarrollar una autodisciplina sólida y enriquecer tus pensamientos, deseos y acciones para lograr el bien común? ¿Te gustaría aprender cómo la filosofía estoica puede ayudarte a cultivar hábitos poderosos y vivir una vida más significativa? ¿Deseas controlar tus pensamientos, enfrentar situaciones difíciles y encontrar tu propósito? Este audiolibro te guiará a través de los fundamentos de la autodisciplina desde la perspectiva estoica, permitiéndote crear dicho hábito y alinear tus acciones con el bien común.

De la vejez (Cato Maior de Senectute) es un ensayo escrito por Cicerón en el año 44 a.C. sobre el tema del envejecimiento y la muerte desde un punto de vista optimista. Su propósito es mostrar que la vejez no solo es tolerable, sino también cómoda gracias a los recursos internos de la felicidad.

Escritas em grego pelo único imperador romano que também era filósofo, sem intenção de publicação, as Meditações de Marco Aurélio oferecem ao ouvinte uma série notável de reflexões espirituais desafiadoras e exercícios desenvolvidos à medida que o imperador lutava para entender a si mesmo e dar sentido ao universo.

Este audiolibro, que puede cambiar tu vida en muchos aspectos, es una invitación positiva y entusiasta para explorar el desapego que sana y libera. Al practicar el desapego y soltar todo el lastre emocional que nos pesa, la vida podrá fluir con mayor libertad. Aprenderás a confiar, aceptar y abrazar el cambio. Porque sólo cuando practicamos el desapego, podemos levantarnos y volver a empezar.

Esta obra te permitirá sumergirte en los principios milenarios del estoicismo, adaptados para la sociedad actual, explicado de forma simple y clara, dejando de lado todas las complejidades en las que se basan otros libros. A través de ejemplos prácticos y ejercicios introspectivos, aprenderás a manejar los problemas más comunes que enfrentas en tu día a día.

This is the story of how L. Ron Hubbard discovered the reactive mind and developed the procedures to get rid of it. Originally written for a national magazine - published to coincide with the release of Dianetics...

Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BC-AD 65) is one of the most famous Roman philosophers. Instrumental in guiding the Roman Empire under emperor Nero, Seneca influenced him from a young age with his Stoic principles. Later in life, he wrote Letters from a Stoic, detailing these principles in full. Seneca’s letters read like a diary or a handbook of philosophical meditations. Often beginning with observations on daily life, the letters focus on many traditional themes of Stoic philosophy, such as the contempt of death, the value of friendship, and virtue as the supreme good.

Para Spinoza, Deus é eterno e infinito. Sendo infinito, nós não podemos limitá-lo. Ele tem que estar em nós, pois se não estivesse, nós limitaríamos Deus. Embora Spinoza fosse judeu, seu conceito de Deus não é o mesmo do judaísmo. Por isso, o autor fez uma separação entre o Deus de Spinoza e o Deus Judeu.

En Apología de Sócrates, diálogo compuesto entre 393 y 389 a. C., Platón (c. 427 - 347 a. C.) da una versión de la defensa del mismo Sócrates tras ser acusado de corromper a los jóvenes y despreciar a los dioses.

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.

This is the ultimate guide to all the Greek (and Roman) heroes, gods and goddesses! You’ll learn about all the best-known ones, like Zeus, Aphrodite, and Heracles, but also about the lesser-known ones, like Hephaestus, Cadmus, and Ion. All the most important stories and backgrounds are in here: The complicated relationships, the drama, the vengeance, the quests, and lots, lots more! Get ready for a treat!

Mythology is not about the past. The past is what’s behind us and that’s not where mythology really exists. The big daddy of mythology hails from ancient Greece - and whether we realize it or not, Greek mythology influences the western world of today. The Greeks were not a boring bunch, and their mythology was no different! Greek Mythology: Timeless Tales from the Ancients is a smart, fun, compulsively listenable overview of the Greek's favorite characters and tales. These myths are filled with sex, violence, drama, lies, monsters, hubris, journeys, and just about anything else you can think of!

Stoicism is an active philosophy. That means that it is not enough to know its doctrines; one must also live them and develop habits that expand on and complete their ideas in practice. Practice, therefore, is also the focus of this audiobook, as well as the development of the listener's inner and outer lives, that they may follow their own path and discover what it means to “live life in accordance with nature”. You will discover Stoicism and how to apply it.

I am tired of relying on pharmaceuticals and chemicals to deal with every day common illness, from a cold to a headache to high blood pressure. Every medication we use, no matter how common or well-researched, comes with intended and unintended effects. Some of these effects, such as the intended effects, are desired, like pain relief when taking pain relief medication. The problem is the unintended effects these medications cause in the body.

I am tired of relying on pharmaceuticals and chemicals to deal with everyday common illnesses, from a cold to a headache to high blood pressure. Every medication we use, no matter how common or well researched, comes with intended and unintended effects. Some of these, such as the intended effects, are desired, like pain relief when taking pain relief medication. The problem is the unintended effects these medications cause in the body.

This amazing collection of poetry from the famous Greek Anthology spans over 1,500 years of ancient Greek and Byzantine history. The selections in this recording were chosen and translated by famed classicist J. W. Mackail.