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Discipline Is Destiny

The Power of Self-Control

par Ryan Holiday ...

Collections 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Dante

A Life

par R. W. B. Lewis ...

Collections series Penguin Lives
An insightful biography of Florence?s famous sonAcclaimed biog rap her R.W.B. Lewis traces the life and complex development? emotional, artistic, philosophical?of this supreme poet-historian. Here we meet the boy who first encounters the mythic Beatrice, the lyric poet obsessed with love and death, the grand master of dramatic narrative and allegory, and his monumental search for ultimate truth in ... En savoir plus

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An insightful biography of Florence?s famous sonAcclaimed biog rap her R.W.B. Lewis traces the life and complex development? emotional, artistic, philosophical?of this supreme poet-historian. Here we meet the boy who first encounters the mythic Beatrice, the lyric poet obsessed with love and death, the grand master of dramatic narrative and allegory, and his monumental search for ultimate truth in
... En savoir plus
The Daily Stoic 10th Anniversary Edition

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

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
The Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

Enriched edition. A new rendering based on the Foulis translation of 1742

par Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius, Mallory Holbrook ...

Traduit par George W. Chrystal ...

The Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus is a profound collection of personal writings that reflect the Stoic philosophy and the introspective musings of one of Rome's most revered emperors. Written in Greek, this work is not only a testament to Aurelius's philosophical reflections but also serves as a practical guide on how to live a virtuous life amidst the turmoil of imperial ... En savoir plus

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The Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus is a profound collection of personal writings that reflect the Stoic philosophy and the introspective musings of one of Rome's most revered emperors. Written in Greek, this work is not only a testament to Aurelius's philosophical reflections but also serves as a practical guide on how to live a virtuous life amidst the turmoil of imperial
... En savoir plus
The Symposium (Illustrated Edition)

par Plato ...

To say Socrates was an influence on Plato would be a vast understatement; historians today still struggle to distinguish Socrates philosophical beliefs from Platos, because much of Platos writings consisted of Socratic dialogues, in which the main character, Socrates, discusses the topic of the writing with his followers. Yet for all of the influence of Socrates life on Plato, it was Socrates ... En savoir plus

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To say Socrates was an influence on Plato would be a vast understatement; historians today still struggle to distinguish Socrates philosophical beliefs from Platos, because much of Platos writings consisted of Socratic dialogues, in which the main character, Socrates, discusses the topic of the writing with his followers. Yet for all of the influence of Socrates life on Plato, it was Socrates
... En savoir plus
Augustus: Invitation to Philosophy

Ancient Wisdom, #5

par Neel Burton ...

Collections Livre 5 - Ancient Wisdom
What if the most powerful man in the ancient world could teach you how to live?Enter the mind of Augustus—the first emperor of Rome—and discover what truly makes a life worth living.According to the historian Suetonius, Augustus wrote a personal invitation to philosophy, inspired by the famous exhortations of Aristotle and Cicero. Like those earlier works, it was lost for nearly two thousand years ... En savoir plus

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What if the most powerful man in the ancient world could teach you how to live?Enter the mind of Augustus—the first emperor of Rome—and discover what truly makes a life worth living.According to the historian Suetonius, Augustus wrote a personal invitation to philosophy, inspired by the famous exhortations of Aristotle and Cicero. Like those earlier works, it was lost for nearly two thousand years
... En savoir plus
Gorgias

par Plato ...

Traduit par Walter Hamilton ...

Taking the form of a dialogue between Socrates, Gorgias, Polus and Callicles, GORGIAS debates perennial questions about the nature of government and those who aspire to public office.Are high moral standards essential or should we give our preference to the pragmatist who gets things done or negotiates successfully? Should individuals be motivated by a desire for personal power and prestige, or ... En savoir plus

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Taking the form of a dialogue between Socrates, Gorgias, Polus and Callicles, GORGIAS debates perennial questions about the nature of government and those who aspire to public office.Are high moral standards essential or should we give our preference to the pragmatist who gets things done or negotiates successfully? Should individuals be motivated by a desire for personal power and prestige, or
... En savoir plus
Radical Antiquity

Free Love Zoroastrians, Farming Pirates, and Ancient Uprisings

par Christopher B. Zeichmann ...

“Unearthing the ancient world’s anarchist cultures, Zeichmann presents a compelling argument that authority may itself have always been the real aberration. Highly recommended” Alan Moore, writer, activist, performer“An inspirational masterpiece … Will transform the way you think about history, and the possibilities for human liberty” William Arnal, Professor, University of Regina“Wonderfully ... En savoir plus

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“Unearthing the ancient world’s anarchist cultures, Zeichmann presents a compelling argument that authority may itself have always been the real aberration. Highly recommended” Alan Moore, writer, activist, performer“An inspirational masterpiece … Will transform the way you think about history, and the possibilities for human liberty” William Arnal, Professor, University of Regina“Wonderfully
... En savoir plus
The Socratic Method

A Practitioner's Handbook

par Ward Farnsworth ...

**“Remarkable.”—Wall Street JournalA 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 ... En savoir plus

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**“Remarkable.”—Wall Street JournalA 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
... En savoir plus
The Republic

par Plato ...

The classic translation of the cornerstone work of western philosophyPlato's Republic is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential works in the history of philosophy. Presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and three different interlocutors, it is an inquiry into the notion of a perfect community and the ideal individual within it. During the conversation other questions are ... En savoir plus

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The classic translation of the cornerstone work of western philosophyPlato's Republic is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential works in the history of philosophy. Presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and three different interlocutors, it is an inquiry into the notion of a perfect community and the ideal individual within it. During the conversation other questions are
... En savoir plus
Meditations

A New Translation

par Marcus Aurelius ...

Traduit par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Letters from a Stoic

Epistulae Morales Ad Lucilium

par Seneca ...

Traduit par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
The Memorable Thoughts of Socrates (Illustrated Edition)

par Xenophon ...

Xenophon of Athens (circa 430 354 B.C.) Greek poet, historian, soldier and philosopher, living at a time of momentous events in Ancient Greek history, writing about the philosophy of Socrates, the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta, and the Persian expedition that formed the basis of his most famous work, Anabasis. In addition to his own works, he influenced the account of the ... En savoir plus

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Xenophon of Athens (circa 430 354 B.C.) Greek poet, historian, soldier and philosopher, living at a time of momentous events in Ancient Greek history, writing about the philosophy of Socrates, the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta, and the Persian expedition that formed the basis of his most famous work, Anabasis. In addition to his own works, he influenced the account of the
... En savoir plus
The Politics

par Aristotle, Trevor Saunders ...

Traduit par T. Sinclair ...

Twenty-three centuries after its compilation, 'The Politics' still has much to contribute to this central question of political science. Aristotle's thorough and carefully argued analysis is based on a study of over 150 city constitutions, covering a huge range of political issues in order to establish which types of constitution are best - both ideally and in particular circumstances - and how ... En savoir plus

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Twenty-three centuries after its compilation, 'The Politics' still has much to contribute to this central question of political science. Aristotle's thorough and carefully argued analysis is based on a study of over 150 city constitutions, covering a huge range of political issues in order to establish which types of constitution are best - both ideally and in particular circumstances - and how
... En savoir plus
Socrates

A Very Short Introduction

par C.C.W. Taylor ...

Collections series Very Short Introductions
Socrates has a unique position in the history of philosophy; it is no exaggeration to say that had it not been for his influence on Plato, the whole development of Western philosophy might have been unimaginably different. Yet Socrates wrote nothing himself, and our knowledge of him is derived primarily from the engaging and infuriating figure who appears in Plato's dialogues. In this Very Short ... En savoir plus

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Socrates has a unique position in the history of philosophy; it is no exaggeration to say that had it not been for his influence on Plato, the whole development of Western philosophy might have been unimaginably different. Yet Socrates wrote nothing himself, and our knowledge of him is derived primarily from the engaging and infuriating figure who appears in Plato's dialogues. In this Very Short
... En savoir plus
4 VEDAS

par Ralph T.H. Griffith ...

The Vedas are a large body of texts originating in ancient India. Composed in Vedic Sanskrit, the texts constitute the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. 4 VEDAS: The Rigveda The Yajurveda The Samaveda The Atharvaveda ... En savoir plus

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The Vedas are a large body of texts originating in ancient India. Composed in Vedic Sanskrit, the texts constitute the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. 4 VEDAS: The Rigveda The Yajurveda The Samaveda The Atharvaveda
... En savoir plus
How to Be

Life Lessons from the Early Greeks

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
Apologia de Sócrates

par Platão ...

Apologia de Sócrates é a versão de Platão de um discurso dado por Sócrates em cerca de 399 a.C. A obra é considerada o segundo livro da tetralogia formada pelos seguintes diálogos: Eutífron, em que vê-se o filósofo, ainda livre, indo para o tribunal a fim de conhecer as acusações que lhe foram movidas pelo jovem Meleto; a Apologia, com a descrição do processo; o Críton, com a visita de seu amigo ... En savoir plus

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Apologia de Sócrates é a versão de Platão de um discurso dado por Sócrates em cerca de 399 a.C. A obra é considerada o segundo livro da tetralogia formada pelos seguintes diálogos: Eutífron, em que vê-se o filósofo, ainda livre, indo para o tribunal a fim de conhecer as acusações que lhe foram movidas pelo jovem Meleto; a Apologia, com a descrição do processo; o Críton, com a visita de seu amigo
... En savoir plus
On the Shortness of Life

par Seneca ...

Collections series Penguin Great Ideas
Timeless advice on the art of living well, from the celebrated Penguin Great Ideas seriesThe writings of the ancient Roman philosopher Seneca offer powerful insights into stoicism, morality and the importance of reason, and continue to provide profound guidance to many through their eloquence, lucidity and wisdom.Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way ... En savoir plus

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Timeless advice on the art of living well, from the celebrated Penguin Great Ideas seriesThe writings of the ancient Roman philosopher Seneca offer powerful insights into stoicism, morality and the importance of reason, and continue to provide profound guidance to many through their eloquence, lucidity and wisdom.Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way
... En savoir plus
The Beginner's Guide to Stoicism

Tools for Emotional Resilience and Positivity

par Matthew Van Natta ...

Optimize joy, overcome obstacles—discover the calm of stoicismBeing a stoic means embracing positivity and self-control through the ability to accept the uncertainty of outcomes. With this stoicism guide, the beginner stoic will learn how to take charge of their emotions on the path to sustained happiness and satisfaction.This easy-to-navigate stoicism guide gives you the emotional tools needed to ... En savoir plus

$11.51 CAD

Optimize joy, overcome obstacles—discover the calm of stoicismBeing a stoic means embracing positivity and self-control through the ability to accept the uncertainty of outcomes. With this stoicism guide, the beginner stoic will learn how to take charge of their emotions on the path to sustained happiness and satisfaction.This easy-to-navigate stoicism guide gives you the emotional tools needed to
... En savoir plus
365 Ways To: Be More Stoic

A day-by-day guide to practical stoicism

par Tim Lebon ...

HAPPINESS, SERENITY AND FULFILMENT ARE ALL WITHIN YOUR CONTROL365 WAYS TO BE MORE STOIC is a full year's worth of daily inspiration, tools, stories, actions, and rituals that will guide you to a meaningful life, filled with happiness. It is a simple, list-driven, practical guide that will allow you to immediately begin putting Stoic wisdom into practice in your daily life. Each short chapter makes ... En savoir plus

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HAPPINESS, SERENITY AND FULFILMENT ARE ALL WITHIN YOUR CONTROL365 WAYS TO BE MORE STOIC is a full year's worth of daily inspiration, tools, stories, actions, and rituals that will guide you to a meaningful life, filled with happiness. It is a simple, list-driven, practical guide that will allow you to immediately begin putting Stoic wisdom into practice in your daily life. Each short chapter makes
... En savoir plus
Aristotle's Politics

par Aristotle ...

The "groundbreaking translation" of the foundational text of Western political thought, now in a revised and expanded edition ( History of Political Thought).Aristotle's masterwork is the first systematic treatise on the science of politics. Carnes Lord's lucid translation helped raise scholarly interest in the work and has served as the standard English edition for decades. Widely regarded as the ... En savoir plus

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The "groundbreaking translation" of the foundational text of Western political thought, now in a revised and expanded edition ( History of Political Thought).Aristotle's masterwork is the first systematic treatise on the science of politics. Carnes Lord's lucid translation helped raise scholarly interest in the work and has served as the standard English edition for decades. Widely regarded as the
... En savoir plus
The Daily Stoic

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

par Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman ...

From the team that brought you The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy, a daily devotional of Stoic meditations—an instant Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller.Why have history's greatest minds—from George Washington to Frederick the Great to Ralph Waldo Emerson, along with today's top performers from Super Bowl-winning football coaches to CEOs and celebrities—embraced the wisdom of ... En savoir plus

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From the team that brought you The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy, a daily devotional of Stoic meditations—an instant Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller.Why have history's greatest minds—from George Washington to Frederick the Great to Ralph Waldo Emerson, along with today's top performers from Super Bowl-winning football coaches to CEOs and celebrities—embraced the wisdom of
... En savoir plus
Méditations - Pensées

par Marcus Aurelius ...

Bienvenue dans la peau d'un empereur faisant appel au stoïcisme pour gérer son Empire !"On sent en soi-même un plaisir secret lorsqu'on parle de cet empereur ; on ne peut lire sa vie sans une espèce d'attendrissement ; tel est l'effet qu'elle produit qu'on a meilleure opinion de soi-même, parce qu'on a meilleure opinion des hommes."Montesquieu.MéditationPhilosophieSens de la vieMarcus Arelius ... En savoir plus

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Bienvenue dans la peau d'un empereur faisant appel au stoïcisme pour gérer son Empire !"On sent en soi-même un plaisir secret lorsqu'on parle de cet empereur ; on ne peut lire sa vie sans une espèce d'attendrissement ; tel est l'effet qu'elle produit qu'on a meilleure opinion de soi-même, parce qu'on a meilleure opinion des hommes."Montesquieu.MéditationPhilosophieSens de la vieMarcus Arelius
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