Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500 books

No mere legends or clichés (""Herculean task,"" ""Pandora's box,"" ""Achilles heel,"" etc.), these classic stories...  Read More >>

A selection of Seneca’s most significant letters that illuminate his philosophical and personal life.  Read More >>

Overcoming Uncertainty in Ancient Greek Political Philosophy makes an historical and theoretical contribution by...  Read More >>

The greatest ancient interpreter of Aristotle, Alexander of Aphrodisias (fl. 200 AD) exerted a profound and enduring...  Read More >>

A fascinating journey through Greek mythology that explains the myths' timeless lessons and meaning Heroes, gods,...  Read More >>

This volume introduces the life and works of Plutarch of Chaeronea, one of classical antiquity's most influential...  Read More >>

Josh Wilburn examines the relationship between Plato's views on psychology and his political philosophy. Focusing...  Read More >>

From the depths of their existential angst, these profound pooches ask some of the most pertinent questions of their...  Read More >>

Le plaisir et la necessite, ou le mariage de l'hedonisme et du materialisme. Relation forte mais egalement complexe...  Read More >>

"We all want to be kinder and thankful for what we have. We all aspire to be happier, more successful, and free...  Read More >>

"Do you find yourself confronted with the nagging feeling that you should be doing more, making better decisions,...  Read More >>

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Friedrich Schleiermacher's Platons Werke (1804-28) changed how Plato is understood. He created a Platonic question...  Read More >>

Lucretius lived ca. 99 ca. 55 BCE, but the details of his career are unknown. In his didactic poem De Rerum Natura...  Read More >>

The Art of Rhetoric, a guide on the principles behind oratorical skill, is a core text on the art of persuasion....  Read More >>

The first clear and faithful guide to the timeless, practical teachings of the Stoic philosopher Seneca  Read More >>

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The Art of Rhetoric, a guide on the principles behind oratorical skill, is a core text on the art of persuasion....  Read More >>

The first clear and faithful guide to the timeless, practical teachings of the Stoic philosopher Seneca  Read More >>

The understanding of motion - the core concept of natural philosophy - underwent crucial changes in Greek thinking...  Read More >>

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""An assemblage of selections from classical literature that celebrate country living-what Roman authors called...  Read More >>