Ancient Philosophy

Best-selling author Richard E. Rubenstein brings the past to life in this engrossing story of social, religious, and scientific revolution during one of the darkest periods in European history. When a group of Dark Ages scholars rediscovered the works of Aristotle, the great thinker's ideas ignited a firestorm of enlightened thought. This is the endlessly fascinating account of the pivotal period in history when the modern era took root.

Unlock the secrets of ancient wisdom with "Laozi and Liezi: Essential Teachings of Daoism," a comprehensive guide that brings together the profound insights of two of Daoism's most revered sages. This unique volume offers an accessible introduction to the philosophies of Laozi and Liezi, providing practical guidance for living a life of balance, harmony, and inner peace. Dive Deep into Daoist Philosophy: Laozi's Timeless Wisdom: Discover the transformative power of the "Tao Te Ching," where Laozi's teachings reveal the path to living in harmony with the natural world. Liezi's Engaging ...

Prepare to step into the mind of one of Christianity’s most influential thinkers, Clement of Alexandria. This book is your gateway to understanding how one man’s genius shaped the course of Christian thought, merging the profound wisdom of classical philosophy with the emerging teachings of the early Church. Unlock the Secrets of Ancient Wisdom Clement wasn’t just a scholar; he was a visionary. By delving into this book, you’ll discover how he deftly wove together the threads of Greek philosophy and Christian doctrine, creating a rich tapestry that has endured for centuries. ...

Whenever we worry about what to eat, how to love, or simply how to be happy, we are worrying about how to lead a good life. No goal is more elusive. In How to Be a Stoic, philosopher Massimo Pigliucci offers Stoicism, the ancient philosophy that inspired the great emperor Marcus Aurelius, as the best way to attain it. Stoicism is a pragmatic philosophy that teaches us to act depending on what is within our control and separate things worth getting upset about from those that are not.

Unlock the mysteries of ancient wisdom with "Xenophanes and Democritus: Questioning the Universe," a compelling two-in-one volume that brings together the groundbreaking insights of two of history's most fascinating philosophers. Dive into the transformative ideas of Xenophanes, the bold skeptic who challenged conventional beliefs about the gods and the cosmos. His revolutionary thinking paved the way for modern critical inquiry and philosophical debate. Explore the radical theories of Democritus, the philosopher who laughed at the universe and laid the foundation for atomic theory. His ...

Unlock the Secrets of Ancient Philosophy with Two Timeless Thinkers Imagine holding in your hands the keys to understanding the forces that have shaped human thought for millennia. Now, with Empedocles and Antisthenes: Love, Strife, and Cynicism, you can do just that. This powerful volume brings together the profound insights of two of ancient Greece’s most influential philosophers, offering you a journey into the heart of wisdom itself. Empedocles reveals a universe governed by the eternal dance of Love and Strife—forces that pull everything together and tear it apart. His vision ...

Unlock the timeless wisdom of one of history's greatest philosophers with "Plato: A Beginner's Guide." This book is your key to understanding the profound ideas that have shaped Western thought for centuries. Dive into the world of Plato and discover the secrets of his enduring influence on philosophy, politics, and beyond. Plato's ideas have intrigued and inspired thinkers for millennia. Now, you can access these transformative concepts in a way that's clear, engaging, and accessible. "Plato: A Beginner's Guide" takes you on a journey through his most important works, from the Allegory of ...

A divine war once shattered the world. Now, it begins anew—unnoticed, and bathed in blood. Tommy is the son of a fisherman in a quiet lakeside village, where nothing truly dangerous has happened in generations. But when monstrous warriors descend from the woods, slaughtering everything he’s ever known, Tommy is thrown into a world of violence, prophecy, and secrets his father spent a lifetime hiding. Fleeing across the inland sea, the survivors carry more than trauma—some carry buried power. Among them, an elven woman with a hidden past, a dwarf whose grief burns hotter than his forge...

From the moderator of The New York Times philosophy blog "The Stone", an audiobook that argues that if we want to understand ourselves, we have to go back to theater, to the stage of our lives.

4 JAPANESE CONCEPTS TO TRANSFORM YOUR STATE OF MIND - “Unleashing Secrets Of Ancient Japanese Wisdom To Transcend Your State Of Mind And Create Lasting Mental Change”Do you want to live a peaceful and stress-free life, but don’t know how? Do you want to complete more work in less time? Do you hear everywhere about the benefits of a Zen state of mind, but you just can’t figure out how to achieve it? If your answer is Yes, then this book is exactly what you are looking for. In this book, we will discuss four Japanese concepts derived from ancient Zen principles. These concepts are ...

Modern Physics and Ancient Faith argues that the great discoveries of modern physics are more compatible with the central teachings of Christianity and Judaism about God, the cosmos, and the human soul than with the atheistic viewpoint of scientific materialism.

“Education is the art of making men ethical”—Georg F. W. Hegel, Philosophy of Right Both reason and unreason exist in this world. The sublime and the ridiculous are inseparable. The enigmatic force called “daemonism” by Goethe can erupt and overturn all our calculations. Mikhail Lifshitz argued that the dualistic worldview of ancient and primitive mythologies splendidly reflects this realistic picture of the universe. We associate myth with wild and entirely improbable stories, but a kernel of universal truth resides within them. That truth can serve as our guide toward becoming ...

Meditations is former U.S. President Bill Clinton's favorite book. This audio consists of a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor 161-180 AD, setting forth his ideas on Stoic philosophy.

The "Dao-De Jing" is the most famous and unfathomable work of Chinese philosophical inheritance. It is unique among the other classical ‘guidebooks’ in providing a practical method, by which one can effect this experiential learning of the absolute Dao. As a canon, it is a symbolic work and its symbols transcend its context. When this is properly understood, all 81 sections of it divided into nine divisions and two halves have universal application. Any attempt to translate them with no account taken of the numerological and symbolical systems means to remove them entirely from ...

In the vast expanse of human consciousness, a realm exists where the boundaries between reality and illusion blur, leading us astray from our true path to happiness. This transformative book draws on the ancient wisdom of mindfulness to serve as your guide back to the path of conscious living. Through mindful awareness, we illuminate the darkness, clearing the emotional dust from our soul's mirror to reveal the world and ourselves with newfound clarity. Mindfulness teaches us that the mind's flexibility is the key to our liberation. As we explore the practice, we learn the art of unlearning...

The Tao Te Ching is a series of meditations on the mysterious nature of the Tao—the Way, the guiding light, the very source of all existence. According to Lao Tzu (a name meaning "the old master"), the Tao is found where we would least expect it—not in the strong but in the weak; not in speech but in silence; not in doing but in "not-doing."

**Discover the Rhythms of Nature and Unlock a Timeless Path to Wellness with "Elemental Harmony"** Embark on an extraordinary journey into the ancient wisdom of the Five Elements, where the secrets of the universe meet the art of harmonious living. "Elemental Harmony" offers a rare glimpse into an age-old philosophy that has shaped the landscape of healing and self-cultivation. The philosophy of the Five Elements unveils an intricate world where every force and form is connected, weaving the cosmology of yesteryears with the realities of today's life. Unlock the mysteries of Wood, Fire, ...

The foundations of modern knowledge - philosophy, math, astronomy, geography - were laid by the Greeks, whose ideas were written on scrolls and stored in libraries across the Mediterranean and beyond. But as the vast Roman Empire disintegrated, so did appreciation of these precious texts. Christianity cast a shadow over so-called pagan thought, books were burned, and the library of Alexandria, the greatest repository of classical knowledge, was destroyed. Yet some texts did survive and The Map of Knowledge explores the role played by seven cities around the Mediterranean....

Amritabindu Upanishad by Santonu Kumar Dhar “The mind is the cause of both bondage and liberation.” With this profound assertion, the Amritabindu Upanishad distills the timeless wisdom of the Vedas into a concise and powerful message: true liberation lies within. In this carefully crafted edition, Santonu Kumar Dhar—author, translator, and scholar of Indian philosophy—presents the Amritabindu Upanishad in its original Sanskrit, accompanied by transliteration, word-by-word breakdown, and accessible English translation. Each verse is further illuminated through insightful commentary ...

Stoicism is an active philosophy. That means that it is not enough to know its doctrines; one must also live them and develop habits that expand on and complete their ideas in practice. Practice, therefore, is also the focus of this audiobook, as well as the development of the listener's inner and outer lives, that they may follow their own path and discover what it means to “live life in accordance with nature”. You will discover Stoicism and how to apply it.