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This volume of essays brings together scholars of ancient philosophy and some of today's most distinguished moral philosophers to discuss Aristotle's ethics and the problems of moral realism. One of……続きを見る

the philosophers in the West, none, perhaps, is better known by name and less familiar in actual content of his ideas than the medieval Muslim philosopher, physician, minister and naturalist Abu Ali……続きを見る

Sir David Ross was one of the most distinguished and influential Aristotelians of this century; his study has long been established as an authoritative survey of the life, work and philosophy of Ari……続きを見る

In antiquity, it was not only Aristotle who assumed the people are more to be understood in relation to one another than as individual or solitary constructs. This examination considers the changing……続きを見る

Outrageous, unfashionable, politically incorrect though many of Plato's opinions undoubtedly are, we should not just dismiss them as thoughts now unthinkable, but think through them, recognising the……続きを見る

The Philosophy of Knowledge: A History presents the history of one of Western philosophy's greatest challenges: understanding the nature of knowledge. Divided chronologically into four volumes, it f……続きを見る

This book is a study both of anachronism in antiquity and of anachronism as a vehicle for understanding antiquity. It explores the post-classical origins and changing meanings of the term 'anachroni……続きを見る

These new essays comprise the first collective study of Lucan and his epic poem that focuses specifically on points of contact between his text and the cultural, literary, and historical environment……続きを見る

MEDITATIONS (Medieval Greek: Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν Ta eis heauton, literally "to himself") is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes ……続きを見る

Originally published in 1961. Greek philosophers were concerned with the distinction between appearance and reality, and all the differences in their philosophic systems were ultimately predicated o……続きを見る

**Instant New York Times Advice & Business Bestseller, USA TodayBestseller, and Wall Street Journal #1 Bestseller! A New York Times Noteworthy Pick and a "stellar work" by Publishers Weekly From the……続きを見る

Timaeus is one of Plato's dialogues, mostly in the form of a long monologue given by the titular character, written circa 360 BC. The work puts forward speculation on the nature of the physical worl……続きを見る

A Series of Lessons in Gnani Yoga is a Hindu philosophy classic by Yogi Ramacharaka. The Yogi Philosophy may be divided into several great branches, or fields. What is known as "Gnani Yoga" deals wi……続きを見る

This book does not demand continuous reading; but at whatever place one opens it, one will find matter for reflection. The most useful books are those of which readers themselves compose half; they ……続きを見る

Bringing prudence back into the centre of political philosophical discussion, this book assesses how far the Aristotelian notion can be of use in thinking about politics today. Antique, medieval and……続きを見る

Marcus Aurelius' "Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius" presents a profound exploration of Stoic philosophy, encapsulating the personal reflections of one of Rome's most enlightened emperors. Written in a co……続きを見る

In "The Characters of Theophrastus," the esteemed philosopher presents a series of vivid character sketches that serve as an exploration of human behavior and societal norms in ancient Greece. Writt……続きを見る

In "Timaeus," Plato embarks on a profound exploration of the nature of the universe, cosmology, and the relationship between the physical world and the eternal Forms. Written in the form of a dialog……続きを見る

In "Apology," Plato presents a profound exploration of Socratic philosophy through the trial of Socrates, who stands accused of corrupting the youth and impiety. Utilizing a dialogue format, the tex……続きを見る

In his seminal works, "Treatises on Friendship and Old Age," Marcus Tullius Cicero intricately weaves philosophical discourse with personal reflection, offering a rich exploration of two pivotal asp……続きを見る

In "A Selection from the Discourses of Epictetus with the Encheiridion," the Stoic philosopher Epictetus offers a profound exploration of personal ethics, human resilience, and the pursuit of virtue……続きを見る

In "Cicero's Tusculan Disputations," Marcus Tullius Cicero engages in a profound exploration of philosophical questions surrounding human existence, distress, and the pursuit of happiness. Composed ……続きを見る

In "Euthyphro," Plato presents a profound dialogue between Socrates and Euthyphro, exploring the nature of piety and the essence of moral virtue amidst the chaotic religious landscape of ancient Ath……続きを見る

This volume offers new insights into ancient figurations of temporality by focusing on the relationship between gender and time across a range of genres. Each chapter in this collection places gende……続きを見る

Meditations is described by Wikipedia as "a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy. Ma……続きを見る

J.N. Findlay, distinguished scholar and acknowledged expert on Plato, argues persuasively for a new interpretation of the Platonic writings. He believes that Plato's Unwritten Doctrines were present……続きを見る

With the birth of the feminist movement classicists, philosophers, educational experts, and psychologists, all challenged by the question of whether or not Plato was a feminist, began to examine Pla……続きを見る

This book investigates the influence of Epicurean physics on the argument developed in Machiavelli’s Discourses on Livy. Towards this end, the full philosophical history and origins of atomist philo……続きを見る

From the middle of the eighth century to the tenth century, almost all non-literary and non-historical secular Greek books, including such diverse topics as astrology, alchemy, physics, botany and m……続きを見る

Colloquial Arabic storytelling is most commonly associated with The Thousandvand One Nights. But few people are aware of a much larger corpus of narrative texts known as popular epic. These heroic r……続きを見る