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Major text of Roman Stoic philosophy examines the rational order of the universe, how to lead a simple life, effects and benefits of misfortune, and the necessity of facing mortality.

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An exquisite abridged edition of Marcus Aurelius's Meditations by a renowned translator

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One of Aristotles' great works The Physics is an investigation into the nature of being, of the world and its place in the universe. Although philosophically much broader it provides the foundation for the later work of Galileo, Isaac Newton, and prefigures Albert Einstein's breakthrough theories on time, space and the motion of stars.

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Much of traditional Western thought began in Antiquity, flowing from the Platonic dialogues, The Republic being the most significant. Plato expresses the political, ethical and societal framework for the nature of the ideal state and defines the notion of justice. This new, accessible edition is carefully edited for the modern audience.

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"Aristotle's Metaphysics" is an extremely rich and important philosophical work, unique in that it is an inquiry devoted to discovering a doctrine, rather than a treatise that defends a doctrine. This title presents an introduction to the text, offering guidance on: philosophical context; key themes; reading the text; and, reception and influence.

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An accessible introduction to Stoic philosophy packed with inspirational quotes and practical ideas to help you live better.

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Where do our ideas about politics come from What can we learn from the Greeks and Romans How should we exercise power This book deals with these questions.

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Copleston, an Oxford Jesuit and specialist in the history of philosophy, created his history as an introduction for Catholic ecclesiastical seminaries. The 11-volume series gives an accessible account of each philosopher's work, and explains their relationship to the work of other philosophers.

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What is the nature of things Must I think my own way through the world What is justice How can I be me How should we treat each other

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The 24th How to Read title.

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An accessible and inspirational look at how we can apply the teachings of the greatest ancient philosopher to modern life.

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The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (AD 121-180) embodied in his person that ideal figure of antiquity, the philosopher-king. His "Meditations" reveal a mind of exceptional clarity and originality and a spirit attuned to the particulars of human destiny.

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Somewhere between a historical account and work of philosophy, this book details the final plea of author's beloved mentor.

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Edited by Richard McKeon, this book contains an introduction by CD Reeve.

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More than 2,000 years ago, Aristotle established unique standards of philosophic inquiry, observation, and judgment. This book offers a contemporary reevaluation of the philosophy of the master of Western thought, and shows his vital, continuing influence in our modern world. Revised reissue.

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Although Plato's celebrated work of philosophy describes a society which to some seems the ideal human community and to others like a totalitarian nightmare, it also raises enduring questions about politics, art, education and the general conduct of life.

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A Plato Reader offers eight of Plato's best-known worksEuthyphro, Apology, Crito, Meno, Phaedo, Symposium, Phaedrus, and Republicunabridged, expertly introduced and annotated, and in widely admired translations by C. D. C. Reeve, G. M. A. Grube, Alexander Nehamas, and Paul Woodruff.

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In the 40s BCE, during his forced retirement from politics under Caesar's dictatorship, Cicero turned to philosophy, producing a massive and important body of work. This title examines the rhetorical battle that Cicero stages in his philosophical prefaces - a battle between the forces that would oppose or support his project.

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These new translations of two treatises dealing with the possibility and nature of knowledge in the face of skeptical challenges are the first to be rendered from the Latin critical edition, the first to be made specifically with a philosophical audience in mind, and the first to be translated by a scholar with expertise in both modern epistemology and philosophy of language.