This book brings together twenty-three distinctive and influential essays on ancient moral philosophy--including several published here for the first time--by the distinguished philosopher and classical scholar John Cooper.
A delicious feast of ancient Greek and Roman writings on living well by eating well Today, we're stuffed with dietary recommendations from every direction.
Das (Neo-)Sokratische Gespräch ist eine philosophische Unterrichtsmethode, die auf Leonard Nelson zurückgeht und von Gustav Heckmann weiterentwickelt wurde.
El Teeteto es un dialogo que trata sobre la naturaleza del saber y que corresponde a la preocupacion de Platon por revisar la metafisica de las formas, explorada en los grandes dialogos de la madurez platonica y llevando a cabo esta mision segun los origenes socraticos de la filosofia, es decir, entendida como la busqueda, mayeuticamente orientada, de la definicion.
A thought-provoking take on the common myths and misconceptions about one of the most popular philosophical movements, StoicismStoicism is one of the world s most popular and misunderstood traditions.
A grimly entertaining anthology of ancient Greek and Roman writings about how to fearlessly prepare for the end of the world and other disastersA remarkable percentage of people believe we are living in the end times, according to pollsters.
A grimly entertaining anthology of ancient Greek and Roman writings about how to fearlessly prepare for the end of the world and other disastersA remarkable percentage of people believe we are living in the end times, according to pollsters.
Spiritual But Not Religious: The Basics is an accessible guide to the defining attributes of individuals who define themselves as SBNR, who comprise at least 25% of the American population.
A vivid and timely new translation of Plato's Apology, in which Socrates defends his pursuit of truth, no matter the consequencesFree speech is back at the center of political and cultural debate, amid intense arguments over censorship on campus, in government, and in everyday life.
A vivid and timely new translation of Plato's Apology, in which Socrates defends his pursuit of truth, no matter the consequencesFree speech is back at the center of political and cultural debate, amid intense arguments over censorship on campus, in government, and in everyday life.