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The Definitive Stoicism Collection
- Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, Letters from a Stoic of Seneca, The Enchiridion & Discourses of Epictetus and Other Stoic Works
- By: Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus
- Narrated by: Mike Eckfield, John Arrow
- Length: 52 hrs and 42 mins
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This audiobook offers you an opportunity to explore the full breadth of Stoic philosophy, from practical advice to deeper contemplations on the nature of existence. Perfect for commutes, meditation sessions, or quiet moments of reflection, this collection will guide you on a journey towards inner strength, emotional resilience and a more purposeful life.
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52 Hours and 42 mins of Stoicism
- By W. Sawyer on 17-09-24
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The Definitive Stoicism Collection
- Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, Letters from a Stoic of Seneca, The Enchiridion & Discourses of Epictetus and Other Stoic Works
- Narrated by: Mike Eckfield, John Arrow
- Length: 52 hrs and 42 mins
- Release date: 12-09-24
- Language: English
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The Practicing Stoic
- By: Ward Farnsworth
- Narrated by: John Lescault
- Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins
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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. The result is a set of philosophy lessons for everyone - the most valuable wisdom of ages past made available for our times, and for all time.
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A treasure trove
- By Mjl on 07-08-21
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The Practicing Stoic
- Narrated by: John Lescault
- Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins
- Release date: 25-12-18
- Language: English
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Great Minds of the Western Intellectual Tradition, 3rd Edition
- By: The Great Courses, Alan Charles Kors, Darren Staloff, and others
- Narrated by: Alan Charles Kors, Darren Staloff, Dennis Dalton, and others
- Length: 43 hrs and 41 mins
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For 3,000 years, mankind has grappled with fundamental questions about life. What is real? Who or what is God? When is it legitimate for one person to have power over others? What is justice? Beauty? This 84-lecture, 12-professor tour of Western philosophical tradition covers more than 60 of history's greatest minds and brings you a comprehensive survey of the history of Western philosophy from its origins in classical Greece to the present.
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Surprisingly good
- By Chris on 01-05-17
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Great Minds of the Western Intellectual Tradition, 3rd Edition
- Narrated by: Alan Charles Kors, Darren Staloff, Dennis Dalton, Douglas Kellner
- Series: The Great Courses: Intellectual History
- Length: 43 hrs and 41 mins
- Release date: 08-07-13
- Language: English
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Think like a Stoic
- Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World
- By: Massimo Pigliucci, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Massimo Pigliucci
- Length: 11 hrs and 10 mins
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Distilled to its essence, the ancient Greco-Roman philosophy known as Stoicism is a philosophy of personal betterment. Professor Pigliucci, who knows firsthand just how transformative a Stoic approach to life can be, has designed these 25 lessons as an enlightening introduction to the basics of Stoic philosophy and ways to incorporate its lessons into your own life.
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My favourite audiobook
- By Daniel O'Connor on 16-01-22
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Think like a Stoic
- Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World
- Narrated by: Professor Massimo Pigliucci
- Length: 11 hrs and 10 mins
- Release date: 26-03-21
- Language: English
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How to Think Like a Roman Emperor
- The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius
- By: Donald J. Robertson
- Narrated by: Donald J. Robertson
- Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins
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Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius was the final famous Stoic philosopher of the ancient world. The Meditations, his personal journal, survives as one of the most loved self-help and spiritual classics of all time. In How to Think Like a Roman Emperor, psychotherapist Donald Robertson weaves stories of Marcus’ life from the Roman histories together with explanations of Stoicism - its philosophy and its psychology - to enlighten today’s listeners. He discusses Stoic techniques for coping with problems such as irrational fears, bad habits, anger, pain, and illness.
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This book got me through a difficult time.
- By Anonymous User on 17-04-19
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How to Think Like a Roman Emperor
- The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius
- Narrated by: Donald J. Robertson
- Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins
- Release date: 02-04-19
- Language: English
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Meditations
- By: Marcus Aurelius, George Long - translator, Duncan Steen - translator
- Narrated by: Duncan Steen
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
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One of the most significant books ever written by a head of state, the Meditations are a collection of philosophical thoughts by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius (121 - 180 ce). Covering issues such as duty, forgiveness, brotherhood, strength in adversity and the best way to approach life and death, the Meditations have inspired thinkers, poets and politicians since their first publication more than 500 years ago. Today, the book stands as one of the great guides and companions - a cornerstone of Western thought.
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A matter of life and death.
- By Paschal on 07-01-17
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Meditations
- Narrated by: Duncan Steen
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
- Release date: 07-01-11
- Language: English
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Meditations
- Penguin Classics
- By: Marcus Aurelius, Diskin Clay, Martin Hammond
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
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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. Spanning from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation, they cover such diverse topics as the question of virtue, human rationality, the nature of the gods and Aurelius's own emotions.
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Not the Meditations, but a commentary thereof
- By Adrian on 02-01-20
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Meditations
- Penguin Classics
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
- Release date: 26-09-19
- Language: English
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The Twelve Caesars
- By: Suetonius
- Narrated by: Clive Chafer
- Length: 17 hrs and 41 mins
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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. The Twelve Caesars chronicles the public careers and private lives of the men who wielded absolute power over Rome, from the foundation of the empire under Julius Caesar and Augustus, to the decline into depravity and civil war under Nero and the recovery that came with his successors.
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Excellent text, well (if confusingly) read
- By G Douglas Whistler on 27-11-16
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The Twelve Caesars
- Narrated by: Clive Chafer
- Length: 17 hrs and 41 mins
- Release date: 28-03-11
- Language: English
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Right Thing, Right Now
- Good Values. Good Character. Good Deeds.
- By: Ryan Holiday
- Narrated by: Ryan Holiday
- Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
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If we do what is right, everything else will follow: happiness, success, meaning, reputation, love. This is central to Stoic wisdom. The path isn't always easy, but it is essential, and the alternative - taking the easy route - leads only to cowardice and folly. In the third book in his bestselling Stoic Virtues series, Ryan Holiday explores the crucial role that integrity plays in every good life. From pillars of upright living like Ulysses S. Grant and Marcus Aurelius, to the cautionary tales of Napoleon and F. Scott Fitzgerald, this book shows us the power of owning our convictions.
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Humanitarian blueprint
- By ben on 11-09-24
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Right Thing, Right Now
- Good Values. Good Character. Good Deeds.
- Narrated by: Ryan Holiday
- Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
- Release date: 11-06-24
- Language: English
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The Daily Stoic
- 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
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Why have history's greatest minds - from George Washington to Frederick the Great to Ralph Waldo Emerson along with today's top performers, from Super Bowl-winning football coaches to CEOs and celebrities - embraced the wisdom of the ancient Stoics? Because they realize that the most valuable wisdom is timeless and that philosophy is for living a better life, not a classroom exercise. The Daily Stoic offers a daily devotional of Stoic insights and exercises, featuring all-new translations.
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Great content, TERRIBLE audio delivery
- By shoesshoesshoes on 23-11-16
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The Daily Stoic
- 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
- Narrated by: Brian Holsopple
- Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins
- Release date: 18-10-16
- Language: English
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Stoic Wisdom
- Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience
- By: Nancy Sherman
- Narrated by: Pam Ward
- Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins
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Drawing on the wisdom of Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and others, Nancy Sherman's Stoic Wisdom presents a compelling modern Stoicism that teaches grit, resilience, and the importance of close relationships in addressing life's biggest and smallest challenges.
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Re-hash of far better offerings
- By Mr Thomas R D Law on 23-08-23
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Stoic Wisdom
- Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience
- Narrated by: Pam Ward
- Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins
- Release date: 06-07-21
- Language: English
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Lives of the Eminent Philosophers
- By: Diogenes Laertius, Pamela Mensch - translator, James Miller - editor
- Narrated by: Jennifer M. Dixon
- Length: 28 hrs and 33 mins
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This anthology is a miscellany of maxims and anecdotes that generations of Western readers have consulted for edification as well as entertainment ever since Lives of the Eminent Philosophers, first compiled in the AD third century, came to prominence in Renaissance Italy. To this day, it remains a crucial source for much of what we know about the origins and practice of philosophy in ancient Greece.
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Pivotal in the awakening of a static mind
- By Shatters on 06-11-19
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Lives of the Eminent Philosophers
- Narrated by: Jennifer M. Dixon
- Length: 28 hrs and 33 mins
- Release date: 04-12-18
- Language: English
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The Naassenes
- Exploring an Early Christian Identity
- By: M. David Litwa
- Narrated by: Jason Pflug
- Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
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This volume offers an accessible investigation of the Naassene discourse embedded in the anonymous Refutation of All Heresies (completed about 222 CE), in order to understand the theology and ritual life of the Naassene Christian movement in the late second and early third centuries CE. The work provides basic data on the date, genre, and provenance of the Naassene discourse as summarized by the author of the Refutation (or Refutator).
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The Naassenes
- Exploring an Early Christian Identity
- Narrated by: Jason Pflug
- Length: 6 hrs and 1 min
- Release date: 16-09-24
- Language: English
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The Open Society and Its Enemies
- New One-Volume Edition
- By: Karl Popper
- Narrated by: Liam Gerrard
- Length: 23 hrs and 17 mins
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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. Arguing that the spirit of free, critical inquiry that governs scientific investigation should also apply to politics, Popper traces the roots of an opposite, authoritarian tendency to a tradition represented by Plato, Marx, and Hegel.
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Enlightening
- By Mr GS Mccreadie on 23-06-20
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The Open Society and Its Enemies
- New One-Volume Edition
- Narrated by: Liam Gerrard
- Length: 23 hrs and 17 mins
- Release date: 19-12-19
- Language: English
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Meditations
- By: Marcus Aurelius
- Narrated by: Joey Clark
- Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins
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Written in Greek by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. While the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation and encouragement, Marcus Aurelius also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy: a timeless collection that has been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers and readers throughout the centuries.
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Classic stoic book
- By Amazon Customer on 11-09-24
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Meditations
- Narrated by: Joey Clark
- Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins
- Release date: 24-07-24
- Language: English
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Breakfast with Seneca
- A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living
- By: David Fideler
- Narrated by: Paul Heitsch
- Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
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In Breakfast with Seneca, philosopher David Fideler mines Seneca's classic works in a series of focused chapters, clearly explaining Seneca's ideas without oversimplifying them. Best enjoyed as a daily ritual, like an energizing cup of coffee, Seneca's wisdom provides us with a steady stream of time-tested advice about the human condition - which, as it turns out, hasn't changed much over the past 2,000 years.
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My new favourite breakfast guest
- By Nadine K. on 29-07-24
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Breakfast with Seneca
- A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living
- Narrated by: Paul Heitsch
- Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
- Release date: 14-12-21
- Language: English
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Epicurus of Samos: His Philosophy and Life
- All the Principal Source Texts
- By: Epicurus, Crespo
- Narrated by: James Gillies, Jonathan Booth
- Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
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Epicurus of Samos (341-270 BCE) was the founder of the philosophical system to which he gave his name: Epicureanism. It is a label that is often misused and misunderstood today, with ‘a life of pleasure’ as the key aim misinterpreted as a life of indulgence. In fact, the philosophy of Epicurus demonstrated also by his life, was anything but! He established a school in Athens called The Garden, underpinned by his system of ethics.
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good Information
- By Amazon Kunde on 25-10-20
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Epicurus of Samos: His Philosophy and Life
- All the Principal Source Texts
- Narrated by: James Gillies, Jonathan Booth
- Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins
- Release date: 14-05-20
- Language: English
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The Meditations
- By: Marcus Aurelius
- Narrated by: Wanda McCaddon
- Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins
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"Live each day as if it were your last." Written in Greek by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, Marcus Aurelius's Meditations offers a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe.
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The best
- By Brainmazing on 09-11-18
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The Meditations
- Narrated by: Wanda McCaddon
- Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins
- Release date: 26-01-10
- Language: English
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Banned from the Bible
- Books Banned, Rejected, and Forbidden
- By: Joseph B. Lumpkin
- Narrated by: Dennis Logan
- Length: 44 hrs and 45 mins
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Books banned, rejected, and forbidden from the Bible.
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Who decides what is Canon...do we get a say?
- By David Hughes on 31-10-20
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Banned from the Bible
- Books Banned, Rejected, and Forbidden
- Narrated by: Dennis Logan
- Length: 44 hrs and 45 mins
- Release date: 07-06-18
- Language: English
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Courage Is Calling
- A Book About Bravery
- By: Ryan Holiday
- Narrated by: Ryan Holiday
- Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
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Fortune favours the bold. All great leaders of history have known this, and were successful because of the risks they dared to take. But today, so many of us are paralysed by fear. Drawing on ancient Stoic wisdom and examples across history and around the world, Ryan Holiday shows why courage is so important, and how to cultivate it in our own lives. Courage is not simply physical bravery but also doing the right thing and standing up for what you believe; it's creativity, generosity and perseverance. And it is the only way to live an extraordinary, fulfilled and effective life.
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Painful to listen to and not very insightful
- By Amazon Customer on 18-11-21
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Courage Is Calling
- A Book About Bravery
- Narrated by: Ryan Holiday
- Series: The Stoic Virtues Series
- Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
- Release date: 28-09-21
- Language: English
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