Roman Philosophy

Sokrates (etwa 470 v. Chr. - 399), eine der wirkmächtigsten Gestalten der Philosophiegeschichte, steht zugleich für eine Zeitenwende des menschlichen Geistes. Das Denken - in der noch jungen griechischen Naturphilosophie in spekulativer Phantasie auf das äussere Sein und die Natur gerichtet - wendet sich dem individuellen Menschen und der Frage nach der Tugend und Wissensmöglichkeit zu. Vor allem in der Form des Gesprächs, auf einem immer fragenden Auf-dem-Wege-sein-des-Denkens, überwindet Sokrates die Skepsis der Sophisten.

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.

Aristotle's Poetics (335 BCE) is the earliest surviving work of dramatic theory and first surviving philosophical treatise on dramatic or literary theory. The work begins with a preliminary discourse on tragedy, epic poetry, and comedy as the chief forms of imitative poetry. By "imitative", Aristotle means the imitation of action in words as a creative process. He distinguishes comedy, tragedy, the satyr play, lyric poetry, and epic poetry by their differences in musical rhythm, harmony, meter, melody, nature of the characters, and the manner in which the narrative is presented.

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.

The Tao Te Ching is a Chinese classic text traditionally credited to the 6th-century BC sage Lao Tzu. The text's authorship, date of composition, and date of compilation are debated. The Tao Te Ching, along with the Zhuangzi, is a fundamental text for both philosophical and religious Taoism. It also strongly influenced other schools of Chinese philosophy and religion, including Legalism, Confucianism, and Buddhism, which was largely interpreted through the use of Taoist words and concepts when it was originally introduced to China.

"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.

Cuántica Activa Audiolibros se enorgullece en presentar el audiolibro en español "Diez reglas de oro": Plantón, Aristóteles, Sócrates, Epicteto, Epicuro, Pitágoras, Esopo: las reflexiones y enseñanzas de los filósofos de la antigua Grecia han perdurado a través de los siglos y permanecen vigentes. Los autores han destilado la sabiduría intemporal de estos y otros filósofos griegos, convirtiéndola en diez reglas fáciles de comprender y recordar cuya observación ayudará a los lectores de nuestros días a llevar una vida más rica y significativa.

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.

Socrates is on trial for his life. He is charged with impiety and corrupting young people. He presents his own defense, explaining why he has devoted his life to challenging the most powerful and important people in the Greek world. The reason is that rich and famous politicians, priests, poets, and a host of others pretend to know what is good, true, holy, and beautiful, but when Socrates questions them they are shown to be foolish rather than wise.

Epiktet war einer der Hauptvertreter der Philosophie der Stoa, und als solcher äußerst einflussreich. Sein "Handbuch" ist ein Leitfaden für praktische Philosophie und bietet einen präzise formulierten Leitfaden für eine ethische Lebensführung. Ein sehr alter Text - doch immer noch hochaktuell!!

This Aristotelian treatise makes up part of the philosopher’s Parva Naturalia, which is Latin for “short treatises on nature”. In this text, he presents his ideas about the human senses. He connects each sense to an element - sight to water, touch to earth, etc. While Aristotle’s view of the senses is scientifically inaccurate in many ways, this treatise is a fascinating read for anyone interested in learning more about how the ancients understood the world.

"Cine sunt eu?" este o întrebare esențială. De multe ori, răspunsurile pe care ni le oferim sunt formulate pe baza interpretărilor asupra trecutului ori pornind de la ceea ce cred alții că suntem sau ar trebui să fim. Ne identificăm altfel cu ficțiuni proprii sau cu ale altora. Ficțiunea Sinelui e, însă, doar răspunsul iluzoriu la întrebarea privitoare la adevăratul Eu, ne spune Eckhart Tolle. Adevărul ființei mele este prezentul - acel "Acum" în care mă deschid spre marele și tainicul Întreg.

"Mi-am propus sa va vorbesc despre minciuna, ceea ce înseamna despre un lucru pur omenesc: numai omul poate minti, pentru ca numai omul are parte de un "lucru" care poate sa exprime si care, exprimând, se poate misca în doua directii total opuse: adevarul si falsul intentionat. Acest "lucru" este limba. Voi vorbi despre minciuna nu în sensul ei "privat", ci în cel "public", asadar voi vorbi despre minciuna colectiva, în care unul sau mai multi îi mint pe multi care la rândul lor sunt fie mintiti, fie mint in corpore, traind împreuna cu cei care îi mint, într-un vast scenariu al minciunii." (Gabriel Liiceanu)

"Nimeni nu traieste cu adevarat daca nu cade sub o forma sau alta de seductie. De fapt, oamenii ramân cel mai adesea acolo unde specia îi asaza: (în "bancul de heringi", de care vorbea un filozof danez), acolo unde se traieste dupa regula tuturor. Acolo ne instalam cu totii din clipa în care venim pe lume si tot acolo ramânem, cei mai multi dintre noi, pâna la sfârsit."

Gabriel Liiceanu: Sa acceptam ca exista gânditori în fata carora te poti "preda", ca gândurile lor, în loc sa fie "digerate pâna la a li se pierde urma", devin totodata, deîndata ce le expui si interpretezi, calea ta privilegiata de acces la lucruri. Nu exista nici o garantie ca numai drumul drept te poate duce la tinta. Exista si ocoluri convenabile. Asa cum exista si exegeze mincinoase. Citezi, sistematizezi, explici. Dar o faci pe fondul unui travesti mental: lasându-l pe celalalt sa vorbeasca, vorbesti si tu odata cu el.

Through his own writings and inspiration of Aristotle and countless others, Plato continues to influence every area of philosophic thought, to say nothing of his enormous influence on Christian theology. His dramatic dialogues, including Republic, the monumental treatise on the ideal state, render him one of the greatest of Greek literary geniuses. In this concise analysis, eminent Plato scholar A. E. Taylor examines the philosopher's theory of knowledge and doctrine of ideas; the ideal of the philosopher-king; the social system advocated in Republic; judgments on democracy; and belief in the immortality of the soul. Also considered: Plato's relationship with his master, Socrates; contribution to the idea of university education; attack on art; abstention from public life; anticipation of Copernicus. Taylor also mentions historical misunderstandings of the one he deems the most original and influential of all philosophers.

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.

Perhaps the most important book in philosophy after the Allegory of the Cave. Incomparable logic and findings about the things that matter in life with a clear succinct prose touch.