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  • I Gesuiti assomigliano a Gesù come il Diavolo a Dio

    by Luigi Albano ...
    Se alcuno è poco intelligente a credere incivilmente che non sia peccato la brama di commettere un omicidio, egli non peccherà col bramare di commetterlo (Jacobus Platelius pag. 119).I fanciulli cattolici sono obbligati di denunciare i loro genitori o parenti colpevoli di eresia...... se anche sapessero che i loro genitori saranno perciò dati alle fiamme .... .. essi potranno anche rifiutare loro ... Read more

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  • The Doctrines of Epicurus: Annotated

    The Doctrines of Epicurus, philosopher of happiness and freedom, annotated with references from the authoritative ancient Epicurean sources. ... Read more

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  • A Short Introduction to Ancient Philosophy

    by John Lord ...
    Whatever may be said of the inferiority of the ancients to the moderns in natural and mechanical science, which no one is disposed to question, or even in the realm of literature, which may be questioned, there was one department of knowledge to which we have added nothing of consequence. In the realm of art they were our equals, and probably our superiors; in philosophy, they carried logical ... Read more

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  • A Stoic's Diary

    I have been both good and bad to people.Because,I have had ups and downs in my life.---I have been extremely happy whenever something good happened.And like everyone else, I have had my fair share of failures as well.I have been sad and depressed as well.There was a time when nothing went right.I know you might have witnessed such time in your life as well.So, at that moment,I started seeking life ... Read more

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  • The Tripod of Truth: An Introduction to the Book That Fell From The Heavens

    An introduction to Epicurus' Canon of Truth, the theory of knowledge that underlies Epicureanism. This work collects the remaining ancient sources and sets forth the foundation on which Epicurus erected his philosophy of happy living. ... Read more

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  • Stoic Six Pack 5 – The Cynics

    "I would rather go mad than feel pleasure."- Antisthenes.For Cynics the secret to happiness was living a life of virtue in harmony with Nature with only the bare essentials necessary for survival. They rejected materialism and were free of belongings. Many were homeless and proud of it. The Cynics emphasized the value of self-sufficiency, or autarkeia. They ate one (vegetarian) meal a day and made ... Read more

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  • Dialectic of Postmodernism and its Derivates Part II

    by Tuomas Vainio ...
    Dialectic of Enlightenment by Theodor W. Adorno and Max Horkheimer is without any undue credit the fundamental basis of the myriad of world-views that define the 20th and 21st century political and ideological left in the Western-cultural hemisphere. Upon reading the Dialectic of Enlightenment it became clear to me that the views of the modern left cannot be correctly understood without first ... Read more

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  • Atlantis Solved

    by David Edward ...
    As discussed on Coast To Coast AM!What if there were a place on earth that matched Plato's description of Atlantis to a scientifically proven 99.32% accuracy?What if multiple historical documents corroborate the location?What if NASA satellite images were found that provided undeniable visual evidence?These are no longer 'what ifs'; instead, they are actual facts. The confirmation is available in ... Read more

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  • Eukalos

    Pseudoplatonischer Frühdialog

    Der pseudoplatonische Frühdialog "Eukalos" wurde von Rolf Friedrich Schuett aufgefunden und ins Deutsche übertragen. Einige Stilmerkmale weisen darauf hin, dass nicht Platon selber als Autor dieser unverhofften Trouvaille in Frage kommt, sondern ein unbekannter Zeitgenosse, der sich hinter dem Namen des Berühmten verbarg. Ein reizvolles Rätsel : Was am Text weist darauf hin, dass Ur-Idealist ... Read more

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  • A Few Days In Athens: With Notes and Appendix by Cassius Amicus

    "A Few Days With Epicurus" contains the complete text of Frances Wright's 1820 Masterpiece "A Few Days In Athens, with an introduction, notes, and Appendix "Elemental Epicureanism" by Cassius Amicus. Thomas Jefferson stated that Wright's book was "a treat to me of the highest order," and her work stands today as the most important defense of Epicurus composed since the ancient world. ... Read more

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  • An Introduction To The Nature Of Things

    This ebook is devoted to the epic poem composed in 50 BC by Titus Lucretius Carus, entitled in Latin "De Rerum Natura." This poem is devoted to explaining how to live a happy life through Epicurean philosophy. The primary feature of this ebook is the complete nineteenth century translation by H.A.J. Munro, one of the foremost classical scholars of his time. ... Read more

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  • Universe: An Equation!

    by Teymur Roshdi ...
    'Universe:An Equation' is a philosophical article in which I tried to treat the concept of 'Justice' by the help of scientific explanations. ... Read more

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  • Consideration For Every Living Thing

    by Car Ingman ...
    Humanity's survival hinges on IMMEDIATE CHANGE - one person at a time! Kindness, caring, and fairness – harmlessly – in one’s thoughts, words, and actions are the only way to PEACE and HARMONY worldwide. Examples for all of us were lived by Jesus the Christ, St. Francis of Assisi, and many others.Five decades of research, diligence in the practice of harmlessness, and meditation all come together ... Read more

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  • Theokrasis

    Deuses, Presença e Realidade

    Theokrasis é um conjunto de ensaios teológico-filosóficos escritos por Leila Victoria de Oliveira. Nele influências que vão desde o platonismo tardio até os mais recentes desenvolvimentos do realismo especulativo convergem na elaboração de uma compreensão politeísta da realidade e da relação entre o humano e o divino. ... Read more

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  • Ante Oculos: Epicurus and the Evidence-Based Life

    An introduction to Epicurus, Philosopher of Happiness and Freedom ... Read more

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  • À Mesa de Platão

    Filosofia e Alimentação nos diálogos socrático-platônicos

    A designação da alimentação como “arte culinária” ocorreu pela primeira vez na obra do filósofo Platão, mais precisamente em A República, no diálogo entre Sócrates e Polemarco. Séculos adiante, o filósofo prussiano Friedrich Nietzsche, acometido por sérios problemas gastrointestinais, solicitou que fosse feita uma “filosofia da alimentação”, capaz de contemplar as propriedades e os efeitos morais ... Read more

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  • Man Against Darkness

    Because of Them . . . . the men illustrated in the pages that follow—we enjoy a world wherein ignorance, disease, intolerance, and poverty are swiftly becoming things of the past. Heroic Pioneers—open minds . . . these illustrious individuals often sacrificed their very lives in the interest of their ideals and humanitarian aims.  It behooves us to cherish the heritage of enlightenment they ... Read more

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  • Origens da dialética do trabalho

    estudo sobre a lógica do jovem Marx

    De novo venho salientar o caráter lógico deste texto, meu interesse fundamental em compreender a viabilidade da dialética. Se passo por uma leitura do jovem Marx, é para investigar a validade duma dialética que toma como ponto de partida a categoria do homem como ser genérico na qualidade de universal concreto. ... Read more

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  • Apologie de Socrate

    by PLATON ...
    Dans ce dialogue court et accessible de Platon, c’est de la mort de Socrate qu’il est question et à travers lui, de la figure du philosophe. Cet livre irradie toujours l’ensemble de la philosophie.Cette édition : Traduction de l'oeuvre originale réalisée par Emile CHAMBRY, lequel a inséré une Notice sur la vie de Platon ainsi qu'une analyse de l'oeuvre. ... Read more

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  • Practical Stoicism: Your Action Guide On How To Implement The Stoic Philosophy Into Your Own Life

    Would you like to learn how to slow down and savor the deeper meaning of life?Do you want to focus on developing personal virtues that will help you become a better person?Are you looking for a practical guide on how to apply Stoicism to your day-to-day life?If your answer is yes, then keep reading because you're about to find what you're looking for.Time is the one thing we all could use more of, ... Read more

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  • The Good Life Handbook

    The Good Life Handbook is a rendering of Enchiridion in plain English. It is a concise summary of the teachings of Epictetus, as transcribed and later summarized by his student Flavius Arrian. The Handbook is a guide to the good life. It answers the question, “How can we be good and live free and happy, no matter what else is happening around us?”Ancient Stoics lived in a time of turmoil under ... Read more

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  • Elemental Epicureanism

    Against the Men of the Crowd, the title essay in this collection, presents a summary of the full frontal attack which Epicurus launched on the religions and the virtues of the leaders of the Men of the Crowd. I do not represent that any of the text in this essay is a direct translation of the ancient records. I do not represent that any of the ideas in this essay were arranged in the ancient texts ... Read more

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  • The Ancient Science of Death and Rebirth

    by Anonymous ...
    Presenting an ancient teaching passed down from teacher to student for thousands of years, the author provides the science and scriptural evidence regarding death and what awaits us after death. This ancient teaching is being applied together with the most recent scientific research on topics that include clinical death, out-of-body experiences, remote viewing, biofeedback, brain research and ... Read more

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  • Marcus Aurelius, Minerva and Me

    Ancient Philosophy for the 21st Century

    by Wade Bond ...
    I first became interested in Stoic philosophy as a way to deal with difficult, emotionally charged situations. University risk managers are responsible for handling a wide range of situations faced by our institutions. In some cases, those situations involve a tragic event. Fires and tornadoes can destroy university property and endanger lives. Faculty and staff can be injured on the job. Car ... Read more

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