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  • Unknown God, Known in His Activities

    Incomprehensibility of God during the Trinitarian Controversy of the 4th Century

    Series Book 18 - European Studies in Theology, Philosophy and History of Religions
    What can man know about God? This question became one of the main problems during the 4th-century Trinitarian controversy, which is the focus of this book. Especially during the second phase of the conflict, the claims of Anomean Eunomius caused an emphatic response of Orthodox writers, mainly Basil of Caesarea and Gregory of Nyssa. Eunomius formulated two ways of theology to show that we can know ... Read more

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  • Exploring Greek Manuscripts in the Library at Wellcome Collection in London

    This book offers new insights into a largely understudied group of Greek texts preserved in selected manuscripts from the Library at Wellcome Collection, London. The content of these manuscripts ranges from medicine, including theories on diagnosis and treatment of disease, to astronomy, philosophy, and poetry. With texts dating from the ancient era to the Byzantine and Ottoman worlds, each ... Read more

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  • Sons of the Gods, Children of Earth

    Ideology and Literary Form in Ancient Greece

    by Peter W. Rose ...
    In this ambitious and venturesome book, Peter W. Rose applies the insights of Marxist theory to a number of central Greek literary and philosophical texts. He explores major points in the trajectory from Homer to Plato where the ideology of inherited excellence—beliefs about descent from gods or heroes—is elaborated and challenged. Rose offers subtle and penetrating new readings of Homer's Iliad ... Read more

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  • Stoicism 101: A Beginner's Guide to Peace and Resilience

    Embark on the Path of the Modern StoicDiscover the timeless wisdom of Stoicism with "Stoicism 101: A Beginner's Guide to Peace and Resilience", your essential guide to navigating the complexities of modern life. Authored by William T. Harrison, this book provides practical insights and daily exercises to cultivate a life of virtue, calm, and purpose.Unlock the Secrets to Lasting HappinessIn... ... Read more

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  • Meaning: the History of Western Philosophy

    This engaging and educational work examines the history of western philosophy and many of the greats who contributed to it, beginning with Socrates and Plato and ending with Nietzsche, Sartre and Camus. The book focuses on the most influential philosophical schools and perennial questions such as “why am I here?”, “is there a higher power?” and “how can I live a good and happy life?” are examined ... Read more

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  • El valor de la belleza sensible en Platón

    Dentro de la obra platónica, sin lugar a dudas, la belleza tiene un importante y crucial valor. Tal parece —y como han puesto de manifiesto algunos autores de la talla de Gadamer— que la Forma de la Belleza pareciera hacer su irrupción en el mundo sensible, rompiendo de modo privilegiado el dualismo platónico. Asimismo, son de relevancia histórica —y no solo para la filosofía, sino también para el ... Read more

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  • La Stoa volumen 2. Aparato de notas

    by Max Pohlenz ...
    Un complemento para quienes quieren profundizar en la obra La Stoa, de Max Pohlenz.Tradicionalmente, las sucesivas ediciones en alemán de La Stoa, de Max Pohlenz, se han publicado en dos volúmenes, uno dedicado al texto general y otro exclusivamente dedicado al amplio aparato de notas. La edición publicada en papel en Taurus (la primera que se publica en castellano) corresponde al primero, pero ... Read more

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  • A Life Worthy of the Gods: The Life And Work of Epicurus

    This book provides the core ancient texts which are the primary documentation for all our knowledge of the Life and Work of Epicurus, the philosopher of Happiness and Freedom. ... Read more

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  • Zeno's Motion Paradoxes: Essay #2

    by John Northern ...
    The "Arrow Paradox" and the "Stadium Paradox" are solved in this essay. ... Read more

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  • Contextualizing Premodern Philosophy

    Explorations of the Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, and Latin Traditions

    This volume brings together contributions from distinguished scholars in the history of philosophy, focusing on points of interaction between discrete historical contexts, religions, and cultures found within the premodern period. The contributions connect thinkers from antiquity through the Middle Ages and include philosophers from the three major monotheistic faiths—Judaism, Islam, and ... Read more

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  • The Same Span of Time: The Major Works of Thomas Cooper M.D.

    The major works on philosophy and religion by Thomas Cooper, M.D., personal friend of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, and second president of the University of South Carolina. ... Read more

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  • How To Be A Stoic: Little-Known Tips On How To Cut Through Distractions And Desires To Become A Better Human Being

    Do you want to learn how to navigate this chaotic life without wasting it?Are you looking for effective ways to stop worrying about the past or future and focus more on the present?Do you want to discover practical ways of how Stoicism can improve your life?If your answer was yes, then keep reading because you're about to find what you're looking for.The world we live in nowadays is so frantic and ... Read more

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  • La vie et les écrits de Sénèque

    La vie et les écrits de Sénèque a été rédigé par J. Baillard - 1860, Hachette. Il s'agit de la biographie du philosophe en préambule à la traduction de l'ensemble de ses oeuvres par J. Baillard, intitulée "Notice sur la vie et les écrits de Sénèque" dans l'oeuvre original. On y découvre la vie de Sénèque mise en parallèle à ses écrits. ... Read more

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  • Lettres à Lucilius (16 premières)

    Traduction par D. Bernier

    by Sénèque ...
    Sénéque a écrit 124 lettres à Lucilius. Cette édition concerne la traduction de ses 16 premières par Paul Dominique Bernier en 1887. Elles sont condidérées par certains comme étant "la meilleure" traduction. ... 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • On Three Legs We Stand: Epicurus and The Dialogues of Jackson Barwis

    The Dialogues of Jackson Barwis on Liberty and on Innate Principles, with an Introduction comparing these views to those of Epicurus.Jackson Barwis, a contemporary of Thomas Jefferson, explains how the inalienable rights of men are grounded in innate principles provided to men by Nature, and contrasts this view with the "blank slate" view of John Locke. ... Read more

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  • The Sounding of the Horn

    by Kenten Snow ...
    A modern revelation of the American identity, coupled with a purely frank and personal experience, awakens the American people to a startling and immediate truth. Will we realize our lack of awareness? Will we refuse the word of God for our day today? These are some of the questions put to the American in this book and it is up to you whether you remain with the status quo or turn and grow towards ... Read more

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