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Reasons Not to Worry

How to Be Stoic in Chaotic Times

by Brigid Delaney ...

In this heartfelt and soul-searching work, brimming with warmth, humor, and insight, the beloved Guardian columnist spends a year exploring how to pursue a rich and meaningful life, turning to the wisdom of the Stoics for insights into the deepest questions of existence.Like many people today, Brigid Delaney was searching for answers to timeless questions: How can we be good? Find inner peace? ... Read more

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In this heartfelt and soul-searching work, brimming with warmth, humor, and insight, the beloved Guardian columnist spends a year exploring how to pursue a rich and meaningful life, turning to the wisdom of the Stoics for insights into the deepest questions of existence.Like many people today, Brigid Delaney was searching for answers to timeless questions: How can we be good? Find inner peace?
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Pensées pour moi-même

by Marc Aurèle, Jules Barthélemy-Saint-Hilaire ...

Edition Complète de " Pensées pour moi-même - Marc Aurèle ", entièrement relu, revu et corrigé avec mise en page étudiée et table des Matières pour navigation aisée.Les Pensées pour moi-même (En grec ancien, Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν, Ta eis heauton), souvent simplement intitulé Pensées est le titre d'une série de réflexions divisées en douze livres, rédigées en grec entre 170 et 180 par l'empereur Marc ... Read more

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Edition Complète de " Pensées pour moi-même - Marc Aurèle ", entièrement relu, revu et corrigé avec mise en page étudiée et table des Matières pour navigation aisée.Les Pensées pour moi-même (En grec ancien, Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν, Ta eis heauton), souvent simplement intitulé Pensées est le titre d'une série de réflexions divisées en douze livres, rédigées en grec entre 170 et 180 par l'empereur Marc
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How to Be

Life Lessons from the Early Greeks

by Adam Nicolson ...

A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARWhat is the nature of things? Must I think my own way through the world? What is justice? How can I be me? How should we treat each other?Before the Greeks, the idea of the world was dominated by god-kings and their priests, in a life ruled by imagined metaphysical monsters. 2,500 years ago, in a succession of small eastern Mediterranean harbour-cities, that way of thinking ... Read more

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A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARWhat is the nature of things? Must I think my own way through the world? What is justice? How can I be me? How should we treat each other?Before the Greeks, the idea of the world was dominated by god-kings and their priests, in a life ruled by imagined metaphysical monsters. 2,500 years ago, in a succession of small eastern Mediterranean harbour-cities, that way of thinking
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The Art of War and Other Chinese Classics

by Various ...

A compilation of Chinese Classics including The Art of War by Sun Tzu, The Sayings of Lao Tzu translated by Lionel Giles, and I Ching translated by James Legge ... Read more

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A compilation of Chinese Classics including The Art of War by Sun Tzu, The Sayings of Lao Tzu translated by Lionel Giles, and I Ching translated by James Legge
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Anecdotes of the Cynics

Series series Penguin Little Black Classics
'It's you who are the dogs...' ... Read more

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'It's you who are the dogs...'
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Socrates' Defence

by Plato ...

Translated by Christopher Rowe ...

Series series Penguin Little Black Classics
'I'll stop doing it as soon as I understand what I'm doing.'Somewhere between a historical account and work of philosophy, Socrates' Defence details the final plea of Plato's beloved mentor.Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many ... Read more

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'I'll stop doing it as soon as I understand what I'm doing.'Somewhere between a historical account and work of philosophy, Socrates' Defence details the final plea of Plato's beloved mentor.Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many
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Discourses and Selected Writings

by Epictetus ...

Translated by Robert Dobbin ...

Contains The Discourses/Fragments/Enchiridion'I must die. But must I die bawling?'Epictetus, a Greek Stoic and freed slave, ran a thriving philosophy school in Nicopolis in the early second century AD. His animated discussions were celebrated for their rhetorical wizardry and were written down by Arrian, his most famous pupil. The Discourses argue that happiness lies in learning to perceive ... Read more

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Contains The Discourses/Fragments/Enchiridion'I must die. But must I die bawling?'Epictetus, a Greek Stoic and freed slave, ran a thriving philosophy school in Nicopolis in the early second century AD. His animated discussions were celebrated for their rhetorical wizardry and were written down by Arrian, his most famous pupil. The Discourses argue that happiness lies in learning to perceive
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Meditations

A New Translation

by Marcus Aurelius ...

Translated by Gregory Hays ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Timeless insights into what it takes to lead a meaningful life—still profoundly relevant nearly two thousand years later.Now featuring a brand-new foreword from Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Obstacle Is the Way!“Meditations offers a glimpse into [Marcus Aurelius’s] mind, his habits, and his approach to life. . . . I think any reader would find ... Read more

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Timeless insights into what it takes to lead a meaningful life—still profoundly relevant nearly two thousand years later.Now featuring a brand-new foreword from Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Obstacle Is the Way!“Meditations offers a glimpse into [Marcus Aurelius’s] mind, his habits, and his approach to life. . . . I think any reader would find
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The Daily Stoic 10th Anniversary Edition

366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living

by Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman ...

**#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER • The beloved classic daily devotional of Stoic meditations—now fully updated and expanded, featuring more than sixty new translations and two bonus chapters—with more than three million copies sold!“A generous gift of guidance on modern living culled from a canon of wisdom hatched long ago.”—Maria Popova, editor of The Marginalian**Why have history's greatest ... Read more

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**#1 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER • The beloved classic daily devotional of Stoic meditations—now fully updated and expanded, featuring more than sixty new translations and two bonus chapters—with more than three million copies sold!“A generous gift of guidance on modern living culled from a canon of wisdom hatched long ago.”—Maria Popova, editor of The Marginalian**Why have history's greatest
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Letters From A Stoic

All Three Volumes

by Seneca ...

Like the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca’s Letters are a treasure of practical wisdom on how to live and enjoy life. The focus is on living a simple, stress-free life through the use of rationalism. The letters provide practical steps for people to deal with the human suffering that comes with life’s problems. Topics featured range from discussions on the shortness of life and anger to ... Read more

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Like the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca’s Letters are a treasure of practical wisdom on how to live and enjoy life. The focus is on living a simple, stress-free life through the use of rationalism. The letters provide practical steps for people to deal with the human suffering that comes with life’s problems. Topics featured range from discussions on the shortness of life and anger to
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Letters from a Stoic

Epistulae Morales Ad Lucilium

by Seneca ...

Translated by Robin Campbell ...

Illuminating writings by Stoicism's most eloquent advocate, now with a new introduction'It is philosophy that has the duty of protecting us... without it no one can lead a life free of fear or worry'For several years of his turbulent life, in which he was dogged by ill health, exile and danger, Seneca was the guiding hand of the Roman Empire. This selection of Seneca's letters shows him upholding ... Read more

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Illuminating writings by Stoicism's most eloquent advocate, now with a new introduction'It is philosophy that has the duty of protecting us... without it no one can lead a life free of fear or worry'For several years of his turbulent life, in which he was dogged by ill health, exile and danger, Seneca was the guiding hand of the Roman Empire. This selection of Seneca's letters shows him upholding
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Meditations

by Marcus Aurelius ...

Translated by Martin Hammond ...

'Their icy blasts are refreshing and restorative. They tell you the worst. And having heard the worst, you feel less bad' Blake MorrisonWritten in Greek by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to ... Read more

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'Their icy blasts are refreshing and restorative. They tell you the worst. And having heard the worst, you feel less bad' Blake MorrisonWritten in Greek by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to
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Discipline Is Destiny

The Power of Self-Control

by Ryan Holiday ...

Series series The Stoic Virtues Series
**The instant New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller!In his New York Times bestselling book Courage is Calling, author Ryan Holiday made the Stoic case for a bold and brave life. In this much-anticipated second book of his Stoic Virtue series, Holiday celebrates the awesome power of self-discipline and those who have seized it.**To master anything, one must first master ... Read more

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**The instant New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller!In his New York Times bestselling book Courage is Calling, author Ryan Holiday made the Stoic case for a bold and brave life. In this much-anticipated second book of his Stoic Virtue series, Holiday celebrates the awesome power of self-discipline and those who have seized it.**To master anything, one must first master
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Republic

by Robin Waterfield ...

Series series Oxford World's Classics
Republic is the central work of the Western world's most famous philosopher. Essentially an inquiry into morality, Republic also contains crucial arguments and insights into many other areas of philosophy. It is also a literary masterpiece: the philosophy is presented for the most part for the ordinary reader, who is carried along by the wit and intensity of the dialogue and by Plato's ... Read more

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Republic is the central work of the Western world's most famous philosopher. Essentially an inquiry into morality, Republic also contains crucial arguments and insights into many other areas of philosophy. It is also a literary masterpiece: the philosophy is presented for the most part for the ordinary reader, who is carried along by the wit and intensity of the dialogue and by Plato's
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Candide

by Voltaire ...

Candide by Voltaire is a seminal work of eighteenth-century literature, representing the pinnacle of Enlightenment ideals and literary satire. This philosophical novel unfolds through the misadventures of its eponymous protagonist, Candide, under the tutelage of his optimist mentor, Dr. Pangloss. Set against a backdrop of social upheaval and diverse global locales, Candide addresses critical ... Read more

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Candide by Voltaire is a seminal work of eighteenth-century literature, representing the pinnacle of Enlightenment ideals and literary satire. This philosophical novel unfolds through the misadventures of its eponymous protagonist, Candide, under the tutelage of his optimist mentor, Dr. Pangloss. Set against a backdrop of social upheaval and diverse global locales, Candide addresses critical
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Qu’est-ce que les Lumières ?

by Emmanuel Kant ...

Translated by Jules Barni ...

Series series Philosophie
La paresse et la lâcheté sont les causes qui font qu’une si grande partie des hommes, après avoir été depuis longtemps affranchis par la nature de toute direction étrangère, restent volontiers mineurs toute leur vie, et qu’il est si facile aux autres de s’ériger en tuteurs. Il est si commode d’être mineur !Extrait. ... Read more

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La paresse et la lâcheté sont les causes qui font qu’une si grande partie des hommes, après avoir été depuis longtemps affranchis par la nature de toute direction étrangère, restent volontiers mineurs toute leur vie, et qu’il est si facile aux autres de s’ériger en tuteurs. Il est si commode d’être mineur !Extrait.
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Eros the Bittersweet

An Essay (Nobel Prize Winner)

by Anne Carson ...

Series series Princeton Classics
WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZENamed one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time by the Modern LibraryAnne Carson’s remarkable first book about the paradoxical nature of romantic loveSince it was first published, Eros the Bittersweet, Anne Carson’s lyrical meditation on love in ancient Greek literature and philosophy, has established itself as a favorite among an unusually broad audience, including ... Read more

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WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZENamed one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time by the Modern LibraryAnne Carson’s remarkable first book about the paradoxical nature of romantic loveSince it was first published, Eros the Bittersweet, Anne Carson’s lyrical meditation on love in ancient Greek literature and philosophy, has established itself as a favorite among an unusually broad audience, including
... Read more
The Art of War

by Sun Tzu ...

“A clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.”Sun Tzu’s blueprint for battlefield strategy remains the original and greatest military strategy book. 'The Art of War' is as relevant to today’s warriors in business, politics, and everyday life as it once was to the warlords of ancient China. It is one of the most useful books ever written on leading with wisdom, an ... Read more

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“A clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease.”Sun Tzu’s blueprint for battlefield strategy remains the original and greatest military strategy book. 'The Art of War' is as relevant to today’s warriors in business, politics, and everyday life as it once was to the warlords of ancient China. It is one of the most useful books ever written on leading with wisdom, an
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Plato: The Complete Works

by Plato ...

This ebook contains Plato's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters ... Read more

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This ebook contains Plato's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters
... Read more
Selected Discourses - The Wisdom of Epictetus

The Stoic Classic

by Epictetus ...

Series series Capstone Classics
Explore the ancient Stoic way of thinking and the valuable lessons it holds for contemporary lifeThis new volume contains the Enchiridion and selected Discourses of the great Stoic philosopher Epictetus, who believed that moral philosophy should be a practical guide to leading a better life. His works offer timeless instruction on how to live authentically, “in accordance with nature”. Like other ... Read more

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Explore the ancient Stoic way of thinking and the valuable lessons it holds for contemporary lifeThis new volume contains the Enchiridion and selected Discourses of the great Stoic philosopher Epictetus, who believed that moral philosophy should be a practical guide to leading a better life. His works offer timeless instruction on how to live authentically, “in accordance with nature”. Like other
... Read more
How to Lose Yourself

An Ancient Guide to Letting Go

by Jay L. Garfield, Maria Heim, Robert H. Sharf, The Buddha ...

Series series Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers
Inviting new translations of classical Buddhist texts about why the self is an illusion—and why giving it up can free us from sufferingFrom 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 ... Read more

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Inviting new translations of classical Buddhist texts about why the self is an illusion—and why giving it up can free us from sufferingFrom 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
... Read more
Greek Philosophy - Simple Guides

by Sophia Macdonald ...

Series series Simple Guides
THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU• to appreciate the revolution in thinking brought about by the Ancient Greek philosophers, who sought to make sense of the world through analysis, reasoning and argument • to recognize the key ideas of the most significant philosophers and their contribution to Western thought• to learn about the philosophers' lives, and their impact on society• to appreciate the value of ... Read more

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THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU• to appreciate the revolution in thinking brought about by the Ancient Greek philosophers, who sought to make sense of the world through analysis, reasoning and argument • to recognize the key ideas of the most significant philosophers and their contribution to Western thought• to learn about the philosophers' lives, and their impact on society• to appreciate the value of
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On the Happy Life

by Seneca ...

“True happiness is... to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future.”- Lucius Annaeus Seneca.De Vita Beata or On the Happy Life is a dialogue written by Seneca the Younger around the year 58 AD. It was intended for his older brother Gallio, to whom Seneca also dedicated his dialogue entitled De Ira (On Anger). It is divided into 28 chapters that present the moral thoughts of ... Read more

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“True happiness is... to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future.”- Lucius Annaeus Seneca.De Vita Beata or On the Happy Life is a dialogue written by Seneca the Younger around the year 58 AD. It was intended for his older brother Gallio, to whom Seneca also dedicated his dialogue entitled De Ira (On Anger). It is divided into 28 chapters that present the moral thoughts of
... Read more
Redefining A Philosophy for World Governance

by Tingyang Zhao ...

Translated by Liqing Tao ...

Series series Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
This Key Concepts pivot discusses the contemporary relevance of the ancient Chinese concept of Tianxia or ‘All-Under-Heaven’ and argues the case for a new global political philosophy. ‘All-under-heaven’ is a conceptualization of the world as the composition of three realms: the physical, psychological and political, which places inclusivity and harmony at the heart of a global world view above ... Read more

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This Key Concepts pivot discusses the contemporary relevance of the ancient Chinese concept of Tianxia or ‘All-Under-Heaven’ and argues the case for a new global political philosophy. ‘All-under-heaven’ is a conceptualization of the world as the composition of three realms: the physical, psychological and political, which places inclusivity and harmony at the heart of a global world view above
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