The Golden Verses of Pythagoras, translated by Antoine Fabre d'Olivet, presents a collection of ethical and philosophical teachings attributed to the ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras. These verses encapsulate the essence of Pythagorean thought, emphasizing the importance of virtue, self-discipline, and the pursuit of wisdom. Through poetic language, the text encourages readers to reflect on their lives and strive for moral excellence, highlighting the interconnectedness of all beings a...

A collection of sayings, attributed to the Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras and his followers. Apart from the Golden Verses Of Pythagoras, other chapters include, The Golden Sentences Of Democrates, The Pythagorean Sentences Of Demophilus, The Similitudes Of Demophilus, Pythagorean Ethical Sentences From Stobæus, Select Sentences Of Sextus The Pythagorean, Pythagorean Sentences From The Protreptics Of Iamblichus, and, The Symbols Of Pythagoras.

"The Golden Verses of Pythagoras" are a collection of moral exhortations comprising 71 lines written in dactylic hexameter.They present a brief glimpse into the mind and the worldview of Pythagoras and probably formed part of his instructions to his disciples."The Golden Verses of Pythagoras" embody what we know about his teachings today. Besides exhortations to live a moral, simple and contemplative life, these pithy aphorisms allow a glimpse of a bit of the Pythagorean scho...

Overflowing with inspiration for both the heart and the soul. The joyful reflections this beautiful book contains transcend religion and draw from the teachings of renowned mystics from antiquity to the present.Whether you seek knowledge of the great mysteries or answers to the everyday questions of life, delve into Mystic Wisdom. Contemplate the wisdom it offers. Then look within your own being. The answers you seek will be there.Avicenna, Marcus Aurelius, Black Elk, Christian Bernard, Wi...

The Republic is a Socratic dialogue written by Plato around 380 BC concerning the definition of justice and the order and character of the justcity-state and the just man. The dramatic date of the dialogue has been much debated and though it must take place some time during the Peloponnesian War, "there would be jarring anachronisms if any of the candidate specific dates between 432 and 404 were assigned". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Republic_(Plato)

Presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and three different interlocutors, this classic text is an enquiry into the notion of a perfect community and the ideal individual within it. During the conversation, other questions are raised: what is goodness? What is reality? And what is knowledge? The Republic also addresses the purpose of education and the role of both women and men as guardians of the people. With remarkable lucidity and deft use of allegory, Plato arrives at a de...

The Ethics, Demonstrated in Geometrical Order, usually known as the Ethics, is a philosophical treatise written in Latin by Baruch Spinoza and was first published posthumously in 1677.This is undoubtedly Spinoza's greatest work - an elegant, fully cohesive cosmology derived from first principles, providing a coherent picture of reality, and a guide to the meaning of an ethical life. Following a logical step-by-step format, it defines in turn the nature of God, the mind, the emotion...

This historically renowned oration was presented by Socrates in his own defense after he had been formally accused of corrupting the youth of Athens. It is not an apology in the traditional sense of expressing remorse for one's actions; rather, Socrates' Apology (recorded by his faithful student and protege Plato) is a succinct and compelling defense of the brilliant philosopher's worldview, lifestyle, and teaching methods. A rewarding read for fans of philosophy and supporters of intellec...

The early works of Rene Descartes with an active table of contents.Works include:A Discourse on MethodPrinciples of Philosophy

This excellent introduction to Greek Philosophy has been specially formatted for today's e-readers. Containing chapters including those on Plato, Socrates and schools such as The Atomists and The Sophists, this book will appeal to students of philosophy and anyone interested in the basis of Western thinking. Written by philosophical history expert John Marshall, this is a must-have for any digital bookshelf.