Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500 books

Examining Cicero's engagement with Hellenistic (Stoic, Epicurean, and sceptical) philosophy of religion (the 'science...  Read More >>

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Examines how Aristotle's philosophical reflections on scientific knowledge impact his actual scientific inquiries,...  Read More >>

All disciplines can count on a noble founder, and the representation of this founder as an authority is key in order...  Read More >>

In this book, the Graeco-Roman doctor Galen sets out his influential theory of the 'mixtures' of the human body...  Read More >>

How did the ancients understand immortality? This collection of original research ranges widely from early Greek...  Read More >>

"The Enchiridion, meaning ""handbook"" or ""manual"" in Greek, is a compendium of Epictetus' most essential teachings,...  Read More >>

De Vita Beata (English: On a Happy Life) is an insightful essay penned by Seneca the Younger, a prominent Roman...  Read More >>

Demonstrates that Plato and Xenophon ought to be regarded less as rivals and more as engaged in a dialogue advancing...  Read More >>

Providing a challenging new interpretation of the Second Alcibiades from the Platonic corpus, this treatment sees...  Read More >>

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The first book-length, literary-critical study of the Presocratic philosopher-poets, Xenophanes, Parmenides and...  Read More >>

Re-evaluates Xenophon's supposed admiration of Sparta and argues that his work, the Lacedaimoniôn Politeia, is a...  Read More >>

"""It is important to know how our ancestors thought. We will be able to understand our future only if we understand...  Read More >>

In antiquity living beings are inextricably linked to the cosmos as a whole. A full understanding of one therefore...  Read More >>

This book explores the nature and significance of Pyrrhonism, the most prominent and influential form of skepticism...  Read More >>

This book is more than a field guide to all major testimonies about Thales. It does not merely contain a summary...  Read More >>

Wie entsteht ein guter Mensch? Fur Aristoteles ist es neben der naturlichen Veranlagung und Entwicklung eines Menschen...  Read More >>

This comprehensive study of Seneca's major philosophical works by a leading authority will be valuable for students...  Read More >>

Marco Aurélio recebeu uma boa educação comum entre a elite de Roma.Ele tinha grande interesse pela filosofia.  Read More >>

This book addresses the mid-rank of the soul theme as it emerges in Plotinus and Augustine in the context of their...  Read More >>

Chiltern Publishing creates the most beautiful editions of the World's finest literature. Your favourite classic...  Read More >>

Simbolismos em A Flauta M�gica, de Mozart � um livro escrito pela renomada professora e fil�sofa L�cia Helena Galv�o,...  Read More >>

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You will develop the mental skills to deal with the problems of desire, status, and emotion in the best possible...  Read More >>