Roman Philosophy

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    • The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius
    • By: Donald J. Robertson
    • Narrated by: Donald J. Robertson
    • Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins
    • Release date: 02-04-19
    • Language: English
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    • Psychotherapist Donald Robertson weaves stories of Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius's life from the Roman histories together with explanations of Stoicism—its philosophy and its psychology—to enlighten today’s listeners.

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    • New One-Volume Edition
    • By: Karl Popper
    • Narrated by: Liam Gerrard
    • Length: 23 hrs and 17 mins
    • Release date: 19-12-19
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 67 ratings
    • An immediate sensation when it was first published in two volumes in 1945, Popper's monumental achievement has attained legendary status on both the Left and Right and is credited with inspiring anticommunist dissidents during the Cold War....

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    • By: Cicero, Thomas Habinek
    • Narrated by: John Hastings
    • Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
    • Release date: 25-02-21
    • Language: English
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    • In the first century BC, Marcus Tullius Cicero, orator, statesman and defender of republican values, created these philosophical treatises on such diverse topics as friendship, religion, death, fate and scientific inquiry....

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    • Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World
    • By: Donald Robertson
    • Narrated by: Donald J. Robertson
    • Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins
    • Release date: 21-11-24
    • Language: English
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    • Socrates is the most famous ancient philosopher and the father of the entire Western philosophical tradition. He spent his life teaching practical philosophy to ordinary people in the streets of Athens, yet his work has largely been left to gather dust in academia – until now.

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    • By: Plato
    • Narrated by: Pat Bottino
    • Length: 12 hrs and 37 mins
    • Release date: 24-11-08
    • Language: English
    • 4 out of 5 stars 95 ratings
    • In this monumental work of moral and political philosophy, Plato sought to answer some of the world's most formidable questions....

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    • A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living
    • By: David Fideler
    • Narrated by: Paul Heitsch
    • Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
    • Release date: 14-12-21
    • Language: English
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    • The first clear and faithful guide to the timeless, practical teachings of the Stoic philosopher Seneca....

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    • By: Ward Farnsworth
    • Narrated by: John Lescault
    • Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins
    • Release date: 25-12-18
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 680 ratings
    • The great insights of the Stoics are spread over a wide range of ancient sources. This book brings them all together for the first time. It systematically presents what the various Stoic philosophers said on every important topic, accompanied by an eloquent commentary that is clear and concise....

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    • By: Suetonius
    • Narrated by: Clive Chafer
    • Length: 17 hrs and 41 mins
    • Release date: 28-03-11
    • Language: English
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    • As private secretary to the Emperor Hadrian, the scholar Suetonius had access to the imperial archives and used them (along with eyewitness accounts) to produce one of the most colorful biographical works in history....

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    • A Very Short Introduction
    • By: Julia Annas
    • Narrated by: Julia Whelan
    • Length: 2 hrs and 56 mins
    • Release date: 08-06-21
    • Language: English
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    • This lively and accessible introduction to Plato focuses on the philosophy and argument of his writings, drawing the listener into Plato's way of doing philosophy, and the general themes of his thinking. It looks at Plato as a thinker grappling with philosophical problems....

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    • An Ancient Guide to Using Our Time Wisely (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers Series)
    • By: Seneca, James S. Romm - editor
    • Narrated by: Esther Wane
    • Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
    • Release date: 18-10-22
    • Language: English
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    • A vibrant new translation of Seneca's "On the Shortness of Life," a pointed reminder to make the most of our time....

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    • A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient
    • By: William B. Irvine
    • Narrated by: Brian Troxell
    • Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins
    • Release date: 08-10-19
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 443 ratings
    • A practical, refreshingly optimistic guide that uses centuries-old wisdom to help us better cope with the stresses of modern living....

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    • By: A. C. Grayling
    • Narrated by: Neil Gardner
    • Length: 28 hrs and 6 mins
    • Release date: 20-06-19
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 96 ratings
    • The story of philosophy is an epic tale: an exploration of the ideas, views and teachings of some of the most creative minds known to humanity....

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    • An Ancient Guide to the Art of Cynicism (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers Series)
    • By: Diogenes, M. D. Usher - translator
    • Narrated by: Liam Gerrard
    • Length: 2 hrs and 9 mins
    • Release date: 18-10-22
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 3 ratings
    • How to Say No is a delightful collection of brief ancient writings about Cynicism that captures all the outrageousness, wit, and wisdom of its remarkable cast of characters—from Diogenes in the fourth century BCE to the column-stander Symeon Stylites in late antiquity....

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    • 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
    • By: Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman
    • Narrated by: Brian Holsopple
    • Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins
    • Release date: 18-10-16
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 660 ratings
    • The Daily Stoic offers a daily devotional of Stoic insights and exercises, featuring all-new translations from Emperor Marcus Aurelius, playwright Seneca, and many more....

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    • MIT Press Essential Knowledge Series
    • By: Ansgar Allen
    • Narrated by: Nigel Patterson
    • Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
    • Release date: 05-05-20
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 6 ratings
    • Everyone's a cynic, yet few will admit it. Today's cynics excuse themselves half-heartedly - "I hate to be a cynic, but...." - before making their pronouncements. Narrowly opportunistic, always on the take, contemporary cynicism has nothing positive to contribute....

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    • Dinosaurs, Mammoths, and Myth in Greek and Roman Times
    • By: Adrienne Mayor
    • Narrated by: Donna Postel
    • Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
    • Release date: 23-02-21
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 16 ratings
    • The Greeks and Romans were well aware that a different breed of creatures once inhabited their lands. They frequently encountered fossilized bones of long-extinct species, and they developed sophisticated concepts to explain them, expressed in mythological stories....

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    • Tools for Emotional Resilience & Positivity
    • By: Matthew J. Van Natta
    • Narrated by: Steve Rimpici
    • Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins
    • Release date: 12-11-19
    • Language: English
    • 4.5 out of 5 stars 135 ratings
    • Being a stoic means embracing positivity and self-control through the ability to accept the uncertainty of outcomes. With this stoicism guide, the beginner stoic will learn how to take charge of their emotions on the path to sustained happiness and satisfaction....

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    • Penguin Classics
    • By: Marcus Aurelius, Diskin Clay, Martin Hammond
    • Narrated by: Richard Armitage
    • Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
    • Release date: 26-09-19
    • Language: English
    • 5 out of 5 stars 546 ratings
    • Written in Greek by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a wide range of fascinating spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe....

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