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Courage Is Calling

Fortune Favors the Brave

by Ryan Holiday ...

Narrated by Ryan Holiday ...

Series series The Stoic Virtues Series
Unabridged

6 hours 5 min

**The instant New York Times, Wall Street Journal,and USA Today Bestseller!Ryan Holiday’s bestselling trilogy—The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego is the Enemy, and Stillness is the Key—captivated professional athletes, CEOs, politicians, and entrepreneurs and helped bring Stoicism to millions of readers. Now, in the first book of an exciting new series on the cardinal virtues of ancient philosophy, ... Read more

$20.99 USD

**The instant New York Times, Wall Street Journal,and USA Today Bestseller!Ryan Holiday’s bestselling trilogy—The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego is the Enemy, and Stillness is the Key—captivated professional athletes, CEOs, politicians, and entrepreneurs and helped bring Stoicism to millions of readers. Now, in the first book of an exciting new series on the cardinal virtues of ancient philosophy,
... Read more
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El libro de los cinco anillos

by Miyamoto Musashi ...

Narrated by Ramon Langa ...

Unabridged

3 hours 27 min

El libro de los cinco anillos es la obra capital del pensamiento marcial japonés. Concebida inicialmente como manual de entrenamiento de los discpículos de la escuela del autor, se ha acabado convirtiendo en la base de toda la filosofía del samurai. Musashi revela en ella los secretos del Camino del Guerrero, la disciplina y la filosofía detrás de su modo de vida. Una obra tan influyente como ... Read more

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El libro de los cinco anillos es la obra capital del pensamiento marcial japonés. Concebida inicialmente como manual de entrenamiento de los discpículos de la escuela del autor, se ha acabado convirtiendo en la base de toda la filosofía del samurai. Musashi revela en ella los secretos del Camino del Guerrero, la disciplina y la filosofía detrás de su modo de vida. Una obra tan influyente como
... Read more
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Simply Hegel

by Robert L. Wicks ...

Narrated by Angus Freathy ...

Series Audiobook 18 - Great Lives
Unabridged

3 hours 47 min

Born in Stuttgart, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831) attended the Gymnasium Illustre and, at the age of 18, entered the Tübingen Seminary, from which he received his theological certificate in 1793. His early writings, composed while he was serving as a family tutor in Bern and Frankfurt, dealt with religious subjects. From 1801 until his untimely death thirty years later, Hegel held ... Read more

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Born in Stuttgart, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831) attended the Gymnasium Illustre and, at the age of 18, entered the Tübingen Seminary, from which he received his theological certificate in 1793. His early writings, composed while he was serving as a family tutor in Bern and Frankfurt, dealt with religious subjects. From 1801 until his untimely death thirty years later, Hegel held
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How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius

by Donald J. Robertson ...

Narrated by Donald J. Robertson ...

Unabridged

8 hours 47 min

"This book is a wonderful introduction to one of history's greatest figures: Marcus Aurelius. His life and this book are a clear guide for those facing adversity, seeking tranquility and pursuing excellence." — Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way and The Daily StoicThe life-changing principles of Stoicism taught through the story of its most famous proponent.Roman emperor ... Read more

$26.99 USD

"This book is a wonderful introduction to one of history's greatest figures: Marcus Aurelius. His life and this book are a clear guide for those facing adversity, seeking tranquility and pursuing excellence." — Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way and The Daily StoicThe life-changing principles of Stoicism taught through the story of its most famous proponent.Roman emperor
... Read more
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The Practicing Stoic

by Ward Farnsworth ...

Narrated by John Lescault ...

Unabridged

9 hours 57 min

The great insights of the Stoics are spread over a wide range of ancient sources. This book brings them all together for the first time. It systematically presents what the various Stoic philosophers said on every important topic, accompanied by an eloquent commentary that is clear and concise. The result is a set of philosophy lessons for everyone—the most valuable wisdom of ages past made ... Read more

$19.99 USD

The great insights of the Stoics are spread over a wide range of ancient sources. This book brings them all together for the first time. It systematically presents what the various Stoic philosophers said on every important topic, accompanied by an eloquent commentary that is clear and concise. The result is a set of philosophy lessons for everyone—the most valuable wisdom of ages past made
... Read more
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Stillness Is the Key

by Ryan Holiday ...

Narrated by Ryan Holiday ...

Unabridged

6 hours 56 min

Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller & Wall Street Journal BestsellerIn The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy, bestselling author Ryan Holiday made ancient wisdom wildly popular with a new generation of leaders in sports, politics, and technology. In his new book, Stillness Is the Key, Holiday draws on timeless Stoic and Buddhist philosophy to show why slowing down is the secret weapon for ... Read more

$20.99 USD

Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller & Wall Street Journal BestsellerIn The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy, bestselling author Ryan Holiday made ancient wisdom wildly popular with a new generation of leaders in sports, politics, and technology. In his new book, Stillness Is the Key, Holiday draws on timeless Stoic and Buddhist philosophy to show why slowing down is the secret weapon for
... Read more
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Discipline Is Destiny

The Power of Self-Control

by Ryan Holiday ...

Narrated by Ryan Holiday ...

Series series The Stoic Virtues Series
Unabridged

7 hours 23 min

**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

$20.99 USD

**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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Meditations

A New Translation

by Marcus Aurelius ...

Narrated by Roger Davis, Ryan Holiday ...

Unabridged

4 hours 47 min

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

$15.99 USD

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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Letters from a Stoic

Penguin Classics

by Seneca ...

Narrated by Julian Glover ...

Unabridged

7 hours 38 min

**Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is performed by Julian Glover, Olivier Award winning actor, also known for his roles in Game of Thrones and Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets. This definitive recording includes an Introduction by Robin Campbell.**A philosophy that saw self-possession as the key to an existence lived 'in accordance with nature', Stoicism called for the ... Read more

$13.99 USD

**Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is performed by Julian Glover, Olivier Award winning actor, also known for his roles in Game of Thrones and Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets. This definitive recording includes an Introduction by Robin Campbell.**A philosophy that saw self-possession as the key to an existence lived 'in accordance with nature', Stoicism called for the
... Read more
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Republic

by Plato ...

Narrated by Jim Barclay ...

Unabridged

16 hours 25 min

Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is performed by Jim Barclay, best known for their roles in The Young Ones and Jeeves and Wooster. This definitive recording includes an introduction by Christopher Rowe, also read by Jim Barclay.'We set about founding the best city we could, because we could be confident that if it was good we would find justice in it'The Republic, Plato's masterwork, ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Brought to you by Penguin.This Penguin Classic is performed by Jim Barclay, best known for their roles in The Young Ones and Jeeves and Wooster. This definitive recording includes an introduction by Christopher Rowe, also read by Jim Barclay.'We set about founding the best city we could, because we could be confident that if it was good we would find justice in it'The Republic, Plato's masterwork,
... Read more
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Right Thing, Right Now

Good Values. Good Character. Good Deeds.

by Ryan Holiday ...

Narrated by Ryan Holiday ...

Series series The Stoic Virtues Series
Unabridged

7 hours 59 min

**INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn his New York Times bestselling book, Discipline Is Destiny, Ryan Holiday made the Stoic case for a life of self-discipline. In this much-anticipated third installment in the Stoic Virtues series, he argues for the necessity of doing what’s right – even when it isn’t easy**For the ancients, everything worth pursuing in life flowed from a strong sense of ... Read more

$22.50 USD

**INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn his New York Times bestselling book, Discipline Is Destiny, Ryan Holiday made the Stoic case for a life of self-discipline. In this much-anticipated third installment in the Stoic Virtues series, he argues for the necessity of doing what’s right – even when it isn’t easy**For the ancients, everything worth pursuing in life flowed from a strong sense of
... Read more
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How to Be a Stoic

Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life

by Massimo Pigliucci ...

Narrated by Massimo Pigliucci, Peter Coleman ...

Unabridged

6 hours 35 min

**An engaging guide to how Stoicism—the ancient philosophy of Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius—can help us flourish today.“One of the best explorations of Stoic philosophy that I’ve read.” —Timothy Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Workweek**Whenever we worry about what to eat, how to love, or simply how to be happy, we are worrying about how to lead a good life. No goal is more elusive.In this ... Read more

$24.99 USD

**An engaging guide to how Stoicism—the ancient philosophy of Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius—can help us flourish today.“One of the best explorations of Stoic philosophy that I’ve read.” —Timothy Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Workweek**Whenever we worry about what to eat, how to love, or simply how to be happy, we are worrying about how to lead a good life. No goal is more elusive.In this
... Read more
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The Socratic Method

A Practitioner’s Handbook

by Ward Farnsworth ...

Narrated by John Lescault ...

Unabridged

7 hours 47 min

A thinking person’s guide to a better life. Ward Farnsworth explains what the Socratic method is, how it works, and why it matters more than ever in our time. Easy to grasp yet challenging to master, the method will change the way you think about life’s big questions.About 2,500 years ago, Plato wrote a set of dialogues that depict Socrates in conversation. The way Socrates asks questions, and the ... Read more

$16.99 USD

A thinking person’s guide to a better life. Ward Farnsworth explains what the Socratic method is, how it works, and why it matters more than ever in our time. Easy to grasp yet challenging to master, the method will change the way you think about life’s big questions.About 2,500 years ago, Plato wrote a set of dialogues that depict Socrates in conversation. The way Socrates asks questions, and the
... Read more
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La disciplina marcará tu destino (Las 4 virtudes estoicas 2)

El poder del autocontrol

by Ryan Holiday ...

Narrated by Abraham Vega ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Las 4 virtudes estoicas
Unabridged

7 hours 58 min

«Ryan Holiday ha traído las antiguas enseñanzas del estoicismo a millones de lectores, desde atletas y políticos hasta directores ejecutivos».Good Morning AmericaUn inspirador tributo al poder y la promesa de la autodisciplina; este es el segundo libro de la serie Las 4 virtudes estoicas de Ryan Holiday, autor superventas y referente internacional del estoicismo moderno.Para conquistar el mundo, ... Read more

$18.99 USD

«Ryan Holiday ha traído las antiguas enseñanzas del estoicismo a millones de lectores, desde atletas y políticos hasta directores ejecutivos».Good Morning AmericaUn inspirador tributo al poder y la promesa de la autodisciplina; este es el segundo libro de la serie Las 4 virtudes estoicas de Ryan Holiday, autor superventas y referente internacional del estoicismo moderno.Para conquistar el mundo,
... Read more
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Buddha, Socrates and Us

Ethical Living in Uncertain Times

by Stephen Batchelor ...

Narrated by Stephen Batchelor ...

Unabridged

11 hours 41 min

A renowned Buddhist teacher turns to two of the most influential figures in history for guidance on how to face the ethical challenges of our timeThe Buddha’s revolutionary teachings transformed Asia, and his contemporary Socrates laid the foundations of Western philosophy. Although they never met, Socrates and the Buddha each addressed in a radically new and surprisingly similar way the core ... Read more

$21.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A renowned Buddhist teacher turns to two of the most influential figures in history for guidance on how to face the ethical challenges of our timeThe Buddha’s revolutionary teachings transformed Asia, and his contemporary Socrates laid the foundations of Western philosophy. Although they never met, Socrates and the Buddha each addressed in a radically new and surprisingly similar way the core
... Read more
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The Nicomachean Ethics

by Aristotle ...

Narrated by Wanda McCaddon ...

Unabridged

8 hours 45 min

Named for Aristotle's son, Nicomachus, who was the first to edit this work, The Nicomachean Ethics plays a prominent role in defining Aristotelian ethics. In the ten books of this work, Aristotle explains the good life for man: the life of happiness.For Aristotle, happiness exists when the soul is in accordance with virtue. Virtue exists in a deliberate choice of actions that take a middle course ... Read more

$16.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Named for Aristotle's son, Nicomachus, who was the first to edit this work, The Nicomachean Ethics plays a prominent role in defining Aristotelian ethics. In the ten books of this work, Aristotle explains the good life for man: the life of happiness.For Aristotle, happiness exists when the soul is in accordance with virtue. Virtue exists in a deliberate choice of actions that take a middle course
... Read more
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La llamada del coraje (Las 4 virtudes estoicas 1)

La fortuna favorece a los valientes

by Ryan Holiday ...

Narrated by Abraham Vega ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Las 4 virtudes estoicas
Unabridged

6 hours 54 min

La llamada del coraje nos llega a cada uno de nosotros una vez en la vida. Si no respondes tú, ¿quién lo hará? Si no es ahora, ¿cuándo?Ryan Holiday, autor superventas y referente del estoicismo moderno, defiende el coraje como la virtud fundamental para vencer el miedo.Nada es posible sin la virtud del coraje. Desde los antiguos espartanos hasta el Movimiento por los derechos civiles; desde ... Read more

$18.99 USD

La llamada del coraje nos llega a cada uno de nosotros una vez en la vida. Si no respondes tú, ¿quién lo hará? Si no es ahora, ¿cuándo?Ryan Holiday, autor superventas y referente del estoicismo moderno, defiende el coraje como la virtud fundamental para vencer el miedo.Nada es posible sin la virtud del coraje. Desde los antiguos espartanos hasta el Movimiento por los derechos civiles; desde
... Read more
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Stoicism

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Stoic Philosophy

by Hector Janssen ...

Narrated by Sarah Margrave ...

Unabridged

2 hours 41 min

This is a 3-book bundle, which addresses various subtopics, including but not limited to these:Book 1: Stoicism is a concept that has been studied more and more lately. The philosophy that dates back all the way to Socrates has been significant in many people’s lives. So, today, we will expand on what stoicism is, where it originated from, and how you can use it in your life to become a better ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is a 3-book bundle, which addresses various subtopics, including but not limited to these:Book 1: Stoicism is a concept that has been studied more and more lately. The philosophy that dates back all the way to Socrates has been significant in many people’s lives. So, today, we will expand on what stoicism is, where it originated from, and how you can use it in your life to become a better
... Read more
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Thomas Merton on Augustine, Jerome, and Ambrose: Philosophy of the Great Latin Fathers

by Thomas Merton ...

Narrated by Thomas Merton ...

Series series Learn25: Thomas Merton Collection
Unabridged

3 hours 32 min

Renew your faith as you learn about the founding fathers of Christian theology with Thomas Merton.Three men laid the groundwork for Christianity’s philosophy, theology, and learning. Seventeen centuries later, a spiritual visionary taught gripping classes on these Church Fathers.Why study the foundational texts of Christian thought? Merton prefaces his talks by answering this question. The ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Renew your faith as you learn about the founding fathers of Christian theology with Thomas Merton.Three men laid the groundwork for Christianity’s philosophy, theology, and learning. Seventeen centuries later, a spiritual visionary taught gripping classes on these Church Fathers.Why study the foundational texts of Christian thought? Merton prefaces his talks by answering this question. The
... Read more
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Lao Zi's Dao De Jing

by Laozi ...

Narrated by Albert A. Anderson ...

Unabridged

1 hour 25 min

The "Dao De Jing" exists on the border between poetry and philosophy, embracing both mythos and logos. Its poetic form can stand alone, but it is enriched when its timeless ideas are analyzed and explained through careful scholarship. For example: "He who knows others is knowledgeable. He who knows himself is wise." These words resemble Socrates' account of his own quest in Plato's "Apology". ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The "Dao De Jing" exists on the border between poetry and philosophy, embracing both mythos and logos. Its poetic form can stand alone, but it is enriched when its timeless ideas are analyzed and explained through careful scholarship. For example: "He who knows others is knowledgeable. He who knows himself is wise." These words resemble Socrates' account of his own quest in Plato's "Apology".
... Read more
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The Upanishads

A New Translation

by Thomas Egenes, Vernon Katz ...

Narrated by Tom Perkins ...

Unabridged

3 hours 47 min

The Upanishads are often considered the most important literature from ancient India. Yet many academic translators fail to capture the work's philosophical and spiritual subtlety, while others convey its poetry at the cost of literal meaning.This new translation by Vernon Katz and Thomas Egenes fills the need for an Upanishads that is clear, simple, and insightful—yet remains faithful to the ... Read more

$16.99 USD

The Upanishads are often considered the most important literature from ancient India. Yet many academic translators fail to capture the work's philosophical and spiritual subtlety, while others convey its poetry at the cost of literal meaning.This new translation by Vernon Katz and Thomas Egenes fills the need for an Upanishads that is clear, simple, and insightful—yet remains faithful to the
... Read more
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Thomas Merton on Chinese & Greek Philosophy

by Thomas Merton ...

Narrated by Thomas Merton ...

Series series Learn25: Thomas Merton Collection
Unabridged

4 hours 52 min

From the best-selling author of The Seven Storey Mountain, essential listening for Christians, Catholics, and all wisdom seekers.A leading Christian intellectual and a global citizen, Thomas Merton was known for his mission to understand and learn from other cultures’ worldviews and philosophies. Now, as you listen to these nine captivating talks on Chinese and Greek philosophy, your own interest ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

From the best-selling author of The Seven Storey Mountain, essential listening for Christians, Catholics, and all wisdom seekers.A leading Christian intellectual and a global citizen, Thomas Merton was known for his mission to understand and learn from other cultures’ worldviews and philosophies. Now, as you listen to these nine captivating talks on Chinese and Greek philosophy, your own interest
... Read more
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L'art d'être heureux

by Epicure, Epicure ...

Narrated by Nicolas Planchais ...

Unabridged

14 min

La Lettre à Ménécée est une lettre écrite par le philosophe Épicure à son disciple Ménécée. Le texte résume la doctrine éthique d'Épicure et propose une méthode pour atteindre le bonheur, en même temps qu'elle en précise les conditions. Avec la Lettre à Hérodote et la Lettre à Pythoclès, la Lettre à Ménécée fait partie des rares textes d'Épicure qui sont parvenus jusqu'aux temps modernes. Jusqu'à ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

La Lettre à Ménécée est une lettre écrite par le philosophe Épicure à son disciple Ménécée. Le texte résume la doctrine éthique d'Épicure et propose une méthode pour atteindre le bonheur, en même temps qu'elle en précise les conditions. Avec la Lettre à Hérodote et la Lettre à Pythoclès, la Lettre à Ménécée fait partie des rares textes d'Épicure qui sont parvenus jusqu'aux temps modernes. Jusqu'à
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500 Quotes to Learn Wisdom from Classical Greek Philosophers

by Platon, Platon, Aristotle, Aristotle, Epictetus, Epictetus, Heraclitus, Socrates ...

Narrated by Brad Carty ...

Unabridged

1 hour 56 min

While wisdom is something to be accrued through experience and knowledge, '500 Quotes to Learn Wisdom from Classical Greek Philosophers' offers a shortcut.Dipping into the minds of some of the most revered thinkers of Ancient Greece, this book is packed with insights, reflections, and observations sure to inspire and stimulate thought.A superb gift for anyone with an inquiring mind. ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

While wisdom is something to be accrued through experience and knowledge, '500 Quotes to Learn Wisdom from Classical Greek Philosophers' offers a shortcut.Dipping into the minds of some of the most revered thinkers of Ancient Greece, this book is packed with insights, reflections, and observations sure to inspire and stimulate thought.A superb gift for anyone with an inquiring mind.
... Read more

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