Author: Farhad Hemmatkhah Kalibar
Publisher: Sara Tabandeh
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
In the vast tapestry of human history, few threads gleam as brightly as the wisdom woven by the ancient Greek philosophers. Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates stand as luminaries of thought, illuminating the corridors of philosophy with their profound insights and timeless reflections. "Wisdom of the Ancients" invites you to embark on a journey through the intellectual landscapes shaped by these towering figures. Within these pages, you will encounter a treasury of their most poignant and thought-provoking quotations, distilled from millennia of contemplation and discourse. Aristotle, the master of systematic inquiry and empirical observation, beckons us to explore the nature of existence, knowledge, and ethics. His words resonate with a clarity that transcends the ages, offering guiding principles for understanding the complexities of the world around us. Plato, the visionary philosopher and student of Socrates, invites us into the realm of ideas, where truth and beauty intertwine in a dance of eternal forms. Through his dialogues, we glimpse the pursuit of justice, the quest for knowledge, and the yearning for a deeper understanding of the human soul. Socrates, the gadfly of Athens, challenges us to question assumptions, probe the depths of our convictions, and seek wisdom in the face of uncertainty. His Socratic method, a relentless pursuit of truth through dialogue and inquiry, continues to inspire seekers of knowledge and truth across the ages. As you immerse yourself in the wisdom of these ancient philosophers, may you find illumination, inspiration, and perhaps even transformation. For in their words, we discover not only the insights of the past but also the enduring relevance of philosophical inquiry to the human condition. So, let us embark together on this journey through the corridors of antiquity, guided by the luminous wisdom of Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates. May their words ignite the flames of curiosity, ignite the spark of contemplation, and illuminate the path to a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world we inhabit. Welcome to "Wisdom of the Ancients: Quotations by Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates.
Wisdom of the Ancients: Quotations by Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates
Author: Farhad Hemmatkhah Kalibar
Publisher: Sara Tabandeh
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
In the vast tapestry of human history, few threads gleam as brightly as the wisdom woven by the ancient Greek philosophers. Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates stand as luminaries of thought, illuminating the corridors of philosophy with their profound insights and timeless reflections. "Wisdom of the Ancients" invites you to embark on a journey through the intellectual landscapes shaped by these towering figures. Within these pages, you will encounter a treasury of their most poignant and thought-provoking quotations, distilled from millennia of contemplation and discourse. Aristotle, the master of systematic inquiry and empirical observation, beckons us to explore the nature of existence, knowledge, and ethics. His words resonate with a clarity that transcends the ages, offering guiding principles for understanding the complexities of the world around us. Plato, the visionary philosopher and student of Socrates, invites us into the realm of ideas, where truth and beauty intertwine in a dance of eternal forms. Through his dialogues, we glimpse the pursuit of justice, the quest for knowledge, and the yearning for a deeper understanding of the human soul. Socrates, the gadfly of Athens, challenges us to question assumptions, probe the depths of our convictions, and seek wisdom in the face of uncertainty. His Socratic method, a relentless pursuit of truth through dialogue and inquiry, continues to inspire seekers of knowledge and truth across the ages. As you immerse yourself in the wisdom of these ancient philosophers, may you find illumination, inspiration, and perhaps even transformation. For in their words, we discover not only the insights of the past but also the enduring relevance of philosophical inquiry to the human condition. So, let us embark together on this journey through the corridors of antiquity, guided by the luminous wisdom of Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates. May their words ignite the flames of curiosity, ignite the spark of contemplation, and illuminate the path to a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world we inhabit. Welcome to "Wisdom of the Ancients: Quotations by Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates.
Publisher: Sara Tabandeh
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
In the vast tapestry of human history, few threads gleam as brightly as the wisdom woven by the ancient Greek philosophers. Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates stand as luminaries of thought, illuminating the corridors of philosophy with their profound insights and timeless reflections. "Wisdom of the Ancients" invites you to embark on a journey through the intellectual landscapes shaped by these towering figures. Within these pages, you will encounter a treasury of their most poignant and thought-provoking quotations, distilled from millennia of contemplation and discourse. Aristotle, the master of systematic inquiry and empirical observation, beckons us to explore the nature of existence, knowledge, and ethics. His words resonate with a clarity that transcends the ages, offering guiding principles for understanding the complexities of the world around us. Plato, the visionary philosopher and student of Socrates, invites us into the realm of ideas, where truth and beauty intertwine in a dance of eternal forms. Through his dialogues, we glimpse the pursuit of justice, the quest for knowledge, and the yearning for a deeper understanding of the human soul. Socrates, the gadfly of Athens, challenges us to question assumptions, probe the depths of our convictions, and seek wisdom in the face of uncertainty. His Socratic method, a relentless pursuit of truth through dialogue and inquiry, continues to inspire seekers of knowledge and truth across the ages. As you immerse yourself in the wisdom of these ancient philosophers, may you find illumination, inspiration, and perhaps even transformation. For in their words, we discover not only the insights of the past but also the enduring relevance of philosophical inquiry to the human condition. So, let us embark together on this journey through the corridors of antiquity, guided by the luminous wisdom of Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates. May their words ignite the flames of curiosity, ignite the spark of contemplation, and illuminate the path to a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world we inhabit. Welcome to "Wisdom of the Ancients: Quotations by Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates.
Apology
Author: Plato Plato
Publisher: Xist Publishing
ISBN: 1681956942
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
Plato's Guide to the Good Life “The unexamined life is not worth living” -Apology, Plato An original account of the speech Socrates makes at the trial in which he is charged with not recognizing the gods recognized by the state, inventing new deities, and corrupting the youth of Athens. This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This eBook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it. Xist Publishing is a digital-first publisher. Xist Publishing creates books for the touchscreen generation and is dedicated to helping everyone develop a lifetime love of reading, no matter what form it takes
Publisher: Xist Publishing
ISBN: 1681956942
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
Plato's Guide to the Good Life “The unexamined life is not worth living” -Apology, Plato An original account of the speech Socrates makes at the trial in which he is charged with not recognizing the gods recognized by the state, inventing new deities, and corrupting the youth of Athens. This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This eBook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it. Xist Publishing is a digital-first publisher. Xist Publishing creates books for the touchscreen generation and is dedicated to helping everyone develop a lifetime love of reading, no matter what form it takes
The Manual For Living
Author: Epictetus
Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
THE MANUAL FOR LIVING is the first and best primer for living the best possible life -- as helpful in the twenty-first century as it was in the first. Epictetus's teachings rank among the greatest wisdom texts of human civilization. Epictetus taught that philosophy is a way of life and not just a theoretical discipline. To Epictetus, all external events are beyond our control; we should accept calmly and dispassionately whatever happens. However, individuals are responsible for their own actions, which they can examine and control through rigorous self-discipline. By putting into practice the ninety-three wise instructions that make up The Art of Living, readers learn to successfully meet the challenges of everyday life.
Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
THE MANUAL FOR LIVING is the first and best primer for living the best possible life -- as helpful in the twenty-first century as it was in the first. Epictetus's teachings rank among the greatest wisdom texts of human civilization. Epictetus taught that philosophy is a way of life and not just a theoretical discipline. To Epictetus, all external events are beyond our control; we should accept calmly and dispassionately whatever happens. However, individuals are responsible for their own actions, which they can examine and control through rigorous self-discipline. By putting into practice the ninety-three wise instructions that make up The Art of Living, readers learn to successfully meet the challenges of everyday life.
Between Existentialism and Marxism
Author: Jean-Paul Sartre
Publisher: Verso Books
ISBN: 1804296171
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book presents a full decade of Sartre’s work, from the publication of the Critique of Dialectical Reason in 1960, the basic philosophical turning-point in his postwar development, to the inception of his major study on Flaubert, the first volumes of which appeared in 1971. The essays and interviews collected here form a vivid panorama of the range and unity of Sartre’s interests, since his deliberate attempt to wed his original existentialism to a rethought Marxism. A long and brilliant autobiographical interview, given to New Left Review in 1969, constitutes the best single overview of Sartre’s whole intellectual evolution. Three analytic texts on the US war in Vietnam, the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, and the lessons of the May Revolt in France, define his political positions as a revolutionary socialist. Questions of philosophy and aesthetics are explored in essays on Kierkegaard, Mallarme and Tintoretto. Another section of the collection explores Sartre’s critical attitude to orthodox psychoanalysis as a therapy, and is accompanied by rejoinders from colleagues on his journal Les Temps Modernes. The volume concludes with a prolonged reflection on the nature and role of intellectuals and writers in advanced capitalism, and their relationship to the struggles of the exploited and oppressed classes. Between Existentialism and Marxism is an impressive demonstration of the breadth and vitality of Sartre's thought, and its capacity to respond to political and cultural changes in the contemporary world.
Publisher: Verso Books
ISBN: 1804296171
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book presents a full decade of Sartre’s work, from the publication of the Critique of Dialectical Reason in 1960, the basic philosophical turning-point in his postwar development, to the inception of his major study on Flaubert, the first volumes of which appeared in 1971. The essays and interviews collected here form a vivid panorama of the range and unity of Sartre’s interests, since his deliberate attempt to wed his original existentialism to a rethought Marxism. A long and brilliant autobiographical interview, given to New Left Review in 1969, constitutes the best single overview of Sartre’s whole intellectual evolution. Three analytic texts on the US war in Vietnam, the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, and the lessons of the May Revolt in France, define his political positions as a revolutionary socialist. Questions of philosophy and aesthetics are explored in essays on Kierkegaard, Mallarme and Tintoretto. Another section of the collection explores Sartre’s critical attitude to orthodox psychoanalysis as a therapy, and is accompanied by rejoinders from colleagues on his journal Les Temps Modernes. The volume concludes with a prolonged reflection on the nature and role of intellectuals and writers in advanced capitalism, and their relationship to the struggles of the exploited and oppressed classes. Between Existentialism and Marxism is an impressive demonstration of the breadth and vitality of Sartre's thought, and its capacity to respond to political and cultural changes in the contemporary world.
What is Ancient Philosophy?
Author: Pierre Hadot
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674013735
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Hadot shows how the schools, trends, and ideas of ancient Greek and Roman philosophy strove to transform the individual's mode of perceiving and being in the world. For the ancients, philosophical theory and the philosophical way of life were inseparably linked. Hadot asks us to consider whether and how this connection might be reestablished today.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674013735
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
Hadot shows how the schools, trends, and ideas of ancient Greek and Roman philosophy strove to transform the individual's mode of perceiving and being in the world. For the ancients, philosophical theory and the philosophical way of life were inseparably linked. Hadot asks us to consider whether and how this connection might be reestablished today.
Schools of Hellas
Author: Kenneth John Freeman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Greek Proverbs
Author: D. S. Baker
Publisher: Appletree Press (IE)
ISBN: 9780862815561
Category : Proverbs, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Faced with the ups and downs of life, love, and fortune, the ancient Greeks shrugged their shoulders and quoted--or created--an apt proverb. Aristotle, for example, observed, "Democracy is the worst form of despotism." Pindar instructed, "Praise old wine, but new poetry." These proverbs are as earthy, direct, sharp, and vivid today as when they were first uttered. The best of these nuggets of wisdom and observation have been collected in this attractive gift book, which is delightfully and humorously illustrated in a Grecian mode. Each proverb is provided in both Ancient and Modern Greek alongside its English translation.
Publisher: Appletree Press (IE)
ISBN: 9780862815561
Category : Proverbs, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Faced with the ups and downs of life, love, and fortune, the ancient Greeks shrugged their shoulders and quoted--or created--an apt proverb. Aristotle, for example, observed, "Democracy is the worst form of despotism." Pindar instructed, "Praise old wine, but new poetry." These proverbs are as earthy, direct, sharp, and vivid today as when they were first uttered. The best of these nuggets of wisdom and observation have been collected in this attractive gift book, which is delightfully and humorously illustrated in a Grecian mode. Each proverb is provided in both Ancient and Modern Greek alongside its English translation.
Pursuits of Wisdom
Author: John M. Cooper
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 069115970X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
This is a major reinterpretation of ancient philosophy that recovers the long Greek and Roman tradition of philosophy as a complete way of life--and not simply an intellectual discipline. Distinguished philosopher John Cooper traces how, for many ancient thinkers, philosophy was not just to be studied or even used to solve particular practical problems. Rather, philosophy--not just ethics but even logic and physical theory--was literally to be lived. Yet there was great disagreement about how to live philosophically: philosophy was not one but many, mutually opposed, ways of life. Examining this tradition from its establishment by Socrates in the fifth century BCE through Plotinus in the third century CE and the eclipse of pagan philosophy by Christianity, Pursuits of Wisdom examines six central philosophies of living--Socratic, Aristotelian, Stoic, Epicurean, Skeptic, and the Platonist life of late antiquity. The book describes the shared assumptions that allowed these thinkers to conceive of their philosophies as ways of life, as well as the distinctive ideas that led them to widely different conclusions about the best human life. Clearing up many common misperceptions and simplifications, Cooper explains in detail the Socratic devotion to philosophical discussion about human nature, human life, and human good; the Aristotelian focus on the true place of humans within the total system of the natural world; the Stoic commitment to dutifully accepting Zeus's plans; the Epicurean pursuit of pleasure through tranquil activities that exercise perception, thought, and feeling; the Skeptical eschewal of all critical reasoning in forming their beliefs; and, finally, the late Platonist emphasis on spiritual concerns and the eternal realm of Being. Pursuits of Wisdom is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding what the great philosophers of antiquity thought was the true purpose of philosophy--and of life.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 069115970X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
This is a major reinterpretation of ancient philosophy that recovers the long Greek and Roman tradition of philosophy as a complete way of life--and not simply an intellectual discipline. Distinguished philosopher John Cooper traces how, for many ancient thinkers, philosophy was not just to be studied or even used to solve particular practical problems. Rather, philosophy--not just ethics but even logic and physical theory--was literally to be lived. Yet there was great disagreement about how to live philosophically: philosophy was not one but many, mutually opposed, ways of life. Examining this tradition from its establishment by Socrates in the fifth century BCE through Plotinus in the third century CE and the eclipse of pagan philosophy by Christianity, Pursuits of Wisdom examines six central philosophies of living--Socratic, Aristotelian, Stoic, Epicurean, Skeptic, and the Platonist life of late antiquity. The book describes the shared assumptions that allowed these thinkers to conceive of their philosophies as ways of life, as well as the distinctive ideas that led them to widely different conclusions about the best human life. Clearing up many common misperceptions and simplifications, Cooper explains in detail the Socratic devotion to philosophical discussion about human nature, human life, and human good; the Aristotelian focus on the true place of humans within the total system of the natural world; the Stoic commitment to dutifully accepting Zeus's plans; the Epicurean pursuit of pleasure through tranquil activities that exercise perception, thought, and feeling; the Skeptical eschewal of all critical reasoning in forming their beliefs; and, finally, the late Platonist emphasis on spiritual concerns and the eternal realm of Being. Pursuits of Wisdom is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding what the great philosophers of antiquity thought was the true purpose of philosophy--and of life.
Reason and Analysis in Ancient Greek Philosophy
Author: Georgios Anagnostopoulos
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400760043
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
This distinctive collection of original articles features contributions from many of the leading scholars of ancient Greek philosophy. They explore the concept of reason and the method of analysis and the central role they play in the philosophies of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. They engage with salient themes in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and political theory, as well as tracing links between each thinker’s ideas on selected topics. The volume contains analyses of Plato’s Socrates, focusing on his views of moral psychology, the obligation to obey the law, the foundations of politics, justice and retribution, and Socratic virtue. On Plato’s Republic, the discussions cover the relationship between politics and philosophy, the primacy of reason over the soul’s non-rational capacities, the analogy of the city and the soul, and our responsibility for choosing how we live our own lives. The anthology also probes Plato’s analysis of logos (reason or language) which underlies his philosophy including the theory of forms. A quartet of reflections explores Aristotelian themes including the connections between knowledge and belief, the nature of essence and function, and his theories of virtue and grace. The volume concludes with an insightful intellectual memoir by David Keyt which charts the rise of analytic classical scholarship in the past century and along the way provides entertaining anecdotes involving major figures in modern academic philosophy. Blending academic authority with creative flair and demonstrating the continuing interest of ancient Greek philosophy, this book will be a valuable addition to the libraries of all those studying and researching the origins of Western philosophy.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400760043
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
This distinctive collection of original articles features contributions from many of the leading scholars of ancient Greek philosophy. They explore the concept of reason and the method of analysis and the central role they play in the philosophies of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. They engage with salient themes in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and political theory, as well as tracing links between each thinker’s ideas on selected topics. The volume contains analyses of Plato’s Socrates, focusing on his views of moral psychology, the obligation to obey the law, the foundations of politics, justice and retribution, and Socratic virtue. On Plato’s Republic, the discussions cover the relationship between politics and philosophy, the primacy of reason over the soul’s non-rational capacities, the analogy of the city and the soul, and our responsibility for choosing how we live our own lives. The anthology also probes Plato’s analysis of logos (reason or language) which underlies his philosophy including the theory of forms. A quartet of reflections explores Aristotelian themes including the connections between knowledge and belief, the nature of essence and function, and his theories of virtue and grace. The volume concludes with an insightful intellectual memoir by David Keyt which charts the rise of analytic classical scholarship in the past century and along the way provides entertaining anecdotes involving major figures in modern academic philosophy. Blending academic authority with creative flair and demonstrating the continuing interest of ancient Greek philosophy, this book will be a valuable addition to the libraries of all those studying and researching the origins of Western philosophy.
Listening to the Logos
Author: Christopher Lyle Johnstone
Publisher: Studies in Rhetoric & Communic
ISBN: 9781570038549
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Johnstone's interdisciplinary account ably demonstrates that in the ancient world it was both the content and form of speech that most directly inspired, awakened, and deepened the insights comprehended under the notion of wisdom.
Publisher: Studies in Rhetoric & Communic
ISBN: 9781570038549
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Johnstone's interdisciplinary account ably demonstrates that in the ancient world it was both the content and form of speech that most directly inspired, awakened, and deepened the insights comprehended under the notion of wisdom.