How to Have a Life
An Ancient Guide to Using Our Time Wisely (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers Series)
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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
Who doesn't worry sometimes that smart phones, the Internet, and TV are robbing us of time and preventing us from having a life? How can we make the most of our time on earth? In the first century AD, the Stoic philosopher Seneca the Younger offered one of the most famous answers to that question in his essay "On the Shortness of Life"—a work that has more to teach us today than ever before. In How to Have a Life, James Romm presents a vibrant new translation of Seneca's brilliant essay, plus two Senecan letters on the same theme, complete with an inviting introduction.
With devastating satiric wit, skillfully captured in this translation, Seneca lampoons the ways we squander our time and fail to realize how precious it is. We don't allow people to steal our money, yet we allow them to plunder our time, or else we give it away ourselves in useless, idle pursuits. Seneca also describes how we can make better use of our brief days and years. In the process, he argues, we can make our lives longer, or even everlasting, because to live a real life is to attain a kind of immortality.
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How to Win an Election is an ancient Roman guide for campaigning that is as up-to-date as tomorrow's headlines. In 64 BC when idealist Marcus Cicero, Rome's greatest orator, ran for consul (the highest office in the Republic), his practical brother Quintus decided he needed some no-nonsense advice on running a successful campaign.
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5 out of 5 stars
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How to be a politician ...
- De Benedict en 07-31-13
De: Quintus Tullius Cicero, y otros
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The Spiritual Teachings of Seneca
- Ancient Philosophy for Modern Wisdom
- De: Mark Forstater, Victoria Radin
- Narrado por: David Troughton, Louisa Millwood Haig
- Duración: 1 h y 36 m
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Seneca was dedicated to Stoicism, and in his essays and letters he explained the stoic position on many fundamental issues: pleasure and the problem of desire, happiness, and contentment; anger, fear, living in the present, how to think for yourself, anxiety and tranquillity, goodness, freedom, trusting the universe; courage, opportunity, cruelty and how to deal with it, friendship, love and trust, death and how to live, learning , chance and fate, time, aspirations, wisdom - and more.
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Odd presentation style
- De Mark en 08-03-08
De: Mark Forstater, y otros
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The Art of Manliness - Manvotionals
- Timeless Wisdom and Advice on Living the 7 Manly Virtues
- De: Brett McKay, Kate McKay
- Narrado por: Stephen Hoye
- Duración: 8 h y 25 m
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What makes a man manly? Master the art of manliness by learning about the seven manly virtues in this essential guide from authors Brett and Kate McKay. Each chapter covers one of the seven virtues and is packed with the best classic advice ever written down for men.
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Just Quotes, No Content. Save Your Credit!
- De chris en 10-28-13
De: Brett McKay, y otros
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Utopia
- De: Sir Thomas More
- Narrado por: James Adams
- Duración: 4 h y 10 m
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Utopia is the name given by Sir Thomas More to an imaginary island in this political work written in 1516. Book I of Utopia, a dialogue, presents a perceptive analysis of contemporary social, economic, and moral ills in England. Book II is a narrative describing a country run according to the ideals of the English humanists, where poverty, crime, injustice, and other ills do not exist.
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3 out of 5 stars
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More's unobtainable vision of the ideal society
- De Darwin8u en 06-12-13
De: Sir Thomas More
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Symposium
- De: Plato
- Narrado por: full cast
- Duración: 2 h y 31 m
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The Greek word sumposion means a drinking party (a fact shamefully ignored by the organizers of modern symposia), and the party described in Plato's Symposium is one supposedly given in the year 416 BC by the playwright Agathon to celebrate his victory in the dramatic festival of the Lenaea. He has already given one party, the previous evening; this second party is for a select group of friends, and host and guests alike are feeling a little frail.
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Greek Philosophy over a Good Wine
- De Cathy en 02-16-06
De: Plato
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Plato's Symposium
- De: Plato
- Narrado por: Ray Childs
- Duración: 2 h y 21 m
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The dramatic nature of Plato's dialogues is delightfully evident in Symposium. The marriage between character and thought bursts forth as the guests gather at Agathon's house to celebrate the success of his first tragedy. With wit and insight, they all present their ideas about love - from Erixymachus' scientific naturalism to Aristophanes' comic fantasy. The unexpected arrival of Alcibiades breaks the spell cast by Diotima's ethereal climb up the staircase of love to beauty itself.
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5 out of 5 stars
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fantastic
- De Aleksander en 11-09-16
De: Plato
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The Art of Worldly Wisdom
- De: Balthasar Gracian
- Narrado por: Keira Grace
- Duración: 4 h y 17 m
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The Art of Worldly Wisdom was written in 1647. It is a collection of 300 maxims on various topics, each elaborated with a commentary. The sayings offer advice and guidance on how to live well, advance socially, and be a better person.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Terrible Narration
- De John P. Owens en 08-31-22
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The Roman Way
- De: Edith Hamilton
- Narrado por: Nadia May
- Duración: 6 h y 40 m
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Edith Hamilton shows us Rome through the eyes of the Romans. Plautus and Terence, Cicero and Caesar, Catullus, Horace, Virgil, and Augustus come to life in their ambitions, their work, their loves and hates. In them we see reflected a picture of Roman life very different from that fixed in our minds through schoolroom days, and far livelier.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not so bad
- De steve en 04-25-11
De: Edith Hamilton
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The Wisdom of Life, Counsels and Maxims
- De: Arthur Schopenhauer
- Narrado por: David Rintoul
- Duración: 9 h y 22 m
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'The two foes of human happiness are pain and boredom.' Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) was one of the most influential philosophers of the 19th century because his humanistic, atheistic, if pessimistic views chimed with a new secularism that was emerging from a Western society dominated by religion. Despite his rather forbidding image (and a few outdated views), he is one of the most approachable German philosophers, and this is certainly evident in these two key works, The Wisdom of Life and Counsels and Maxims.
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depressingly hopeful
- De Sebastian huerta en 06-22-17
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The Gay Science (The Joyful Wisdom)
- De: Friedrich Nietzsche
- Narrado por: Michael Lunts
- Duración: 10 h y 55 m
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The Gay Science (The Joyful Wisdom) is one of Nietzsche's greatest books. His wonderfully fertile mind roams over mankind, his thoughts, his emotions, his behaviour and his weaknesses with remarkable clarity, with insight - but also with humour!In this work are 383 separate paragraphs, some short, some long, but all singular observations - the epitome of his famous aphoristic style. 'Morality is the herd instinct in the individual.'
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5 out of 5 stars
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I am now a full-fledged fan of Nietzsche
- De RS en 02-24-18
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The Greek Way
- De: Edith Hamilton
- Narrado por: Nadia May
- Duración: 8 h y 26 m
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Based on a thorough study of Greek life and civilization, of Greek literature, philosophy, and art, The Greek Way interprets their meaning and brings a realization of the refuge and strength the past can be to us in the troubled present. Miss Hamilton's book must take its place with the few interpretative volumes which are permanently rooted and profoundly alive in our literature.
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...Not as Good as The Echo of Greece
- De The Masked Reviewer en 11-04-16
De: Edith Hamilton
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Confident Decision Making
- How to Make the Right Choice Every Time
- De: Roger Dawson
- Narrado por: Roger Dawson
- Duración: 5 h y 51 m
- Grabación Original
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Every businessperson has to make decisions. Here's how to make them quickly, correctly and confidently.
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Excellent Practical Book
- De Amazon Customer en 12-24-14
De: Roger Dawson
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The Fall
- De: Albert Camus
- Narrado por: Edoardo Ballerini
- Duración: 3 h y 5 m
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Elegantly styled, Camus' profoundly disturbing novel of a Parisian lawyer's confessions is a searing study of modern amorality.
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Wow Wow Wow
- De Lauren C en 07-14-21
De: Albert Camus
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Lectures & Fragments
- De: Musonius Rufus
- Narrado por: Robin Homer
- Duración: 2 h y 10 m
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Gaius Musonius Rufus was a Roman Stoic philosopher of the first century AD. He has been referred to as the Roman Socrates and is also remembered for being the teacher of Epictetus. He taught philosophy in Rome during the reign of Nero and so was sent into exile in 65 AD, returning to Rome only under Galba. Twenty-one of his lectures survive together with a few fragmentary notes from others, all of which are contained in this narration.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing timeless wisdom
- De Rosy en 08-16-22
De: Musonius Rufus
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100 Quotes by Ralph Waldo Emerson
- De: Ralph Waldo Emerson
- Narrado por: Paul Spera
- Duración: 24 m
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In his lifetime, Ralph Waldo Emerson was the most widely known man of letters in America, establishing himself as a prolific poet, essayist, popular lecturer, and advocate of social reforms. He was considered one of the great orators of the time, and his enthusiasm and respect for his audience enraptured crowds. As a poet and philosopher, he led the Transcendentalist movement, which professes the belief that everything in ouf world is a microcosm of the universe, and in the infinitude of individual man.
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A Summary of the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
- De: Robin Homer
- Narrado por: Robin Homer
- Duración: 33 m
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This is a summary of Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations. Meditations is essentially a scrapbook of thoughts written over a 19-year period; it’s not ordered and it repeats itself frequently as ideas reoccurred to the author at different times. For this reason, it can be hard for a casual reader to extract the myriad messages contained within. This summary helps in that by interpreting Meditations and reducing it from around 50,000 words down to 4,400. While it has been interpreted, the author has done his best not to embellish it.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Outstanding and Precisely Done
- De Alex J. L. en 08-15-23
De: Robin Homer
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Discourses: Complete Books 1-4
- Adapted for the Contemporary Reader (Harris Classics)
- De: Epictetus, James Harris
- Narrado por: Greg Douras
- Duración: 8 h y 51 m
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The Discourses of Epictetus are a series of extracts from the teachings of the Stoic philosopher Epictetus. This is the complete version containing books one - four. Each book has been carefully adapted in to modern English to allow for easy listening. Enjoy.
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Classic work that is too often overlooked . . .
- De Bill Beaulac en 05-29-18
De: Epictetus, y otros
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How to Flourish
- An Ancient Guide to Living Well (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers Series)
- De: Aristotle, Susan Sauve Meyer - translator introduction
- Narrado por: Hannibal Hills
- Duración: 2 h y 44 m
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Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics is one of the greatest guides to human flourishing ever written, but its length and style have left many readers languishing. How to Flourish is a colloquial new translation by Susan Sauve Meyer that makes Aristotle's timeless insights about how to lead a good life more engaging and accessible than ever before.
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5 out of 5 stars
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foundations of human deisions
- De gymmaster en 10-01-23
De: Aristotle, y otros
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Epictetus: A Stoic's Guide to the Modern World
- Applying the Enchiridion to Navigate Today's Complexities
- De: Sanjay Tiwari, Marcus Epictetus
- Narrado por: Virtual Voice
- Duración: 3 h y 31 m
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Uncover the Secrets of Timeless Wisdom: Why Epictetus is Your 21st-Century Guide to a Life Well-Lived. The world has never been more chaotic. Modern existence is a battleground of stress, distractions, and countless challenges. But what if you had an ancient toolkit designed for mastering modern problems? Enter Epictetus, a freedom-loving slave turned philosopher, and his guidebook for life—the Enchiridion. What You'll Gain: Unparalleled Emotional Resilience: Learn why Epictetus places emotional strength at the center of a fulfilling life. The Enchiridion Decoded: Translate ancient Stoic ...
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5 out of 5 stars
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daily practice
- De KalaniTuttle137 en 01-15-25
De: Sanjay Tiwari, y otros
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Dying Every Day
- Seneca at the Court of Nero
- De: James S. Romm
- Narrado por: Paul Woodson
- Duración: 8 h y 39 m
- Versión completa
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James Romm seamlessly weaves together the life and written words, the moral struggles, political intrigue, and bloody vengeance that enmeshed Seneca the Younger in the twisted imperial family and the perverse, paranoid regime of Emperor Nero, despot and madman.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Outstanding
- De michael bobadilla en 05-04-23
De: James S. Romm
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How to Win an Election
- An Ancient Guide for Modern Politicians
- De: Quintus Tullius Cicero, Philip Freeman - translator
- Narrado por: Doug Kaye
- Duración: 1 h y 5 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 344
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How to Win an Election is an ancient Roman guide for campaigning that is as up-to-date as tomorrow's headlines. In 64 BC when idealist Marcus Cicero, Rome's greatest orator, ran for consul (the highest office in the Republic), his practical brother Quintus decided he needed some no-nonsense advice on running a successful campaign.
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5 out of 5 stars
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How to be a politician ...
- De Benedict en 07-31-13
De: Quintus Tullius Cicero, y otros
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Breakfast with Seneca
- A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living
- De: David Fideler
- Narrado por: Paul Heitsch
- Duración: 7 h y 17 m
- Versión completa
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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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5 out of 5 stars
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A Philosophical Breakfast
- De Ronald William C. Brady Jr. en 03-16-22
De: David Fideler
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The Stoic Path
- Finding Meaning, Virtue, and Serenity in Everyday Life
- De: Rodolfo Costa
- Narrado por: Virtual Voice
- Duración: 2 h
- Versión completa
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Embark on a transformative journey through the profound teachings of Stoic philosophy with "The Stoic Path: Finding Meaning, Virtue, and Serenity in Everyday Life." Discover the extraordinary potential within this practical guide. This book offers more than words on a page; it's a gateway to a resilient, wise, and deeply fulfilling life. With actionable strategies, exercises, and real-life examples, it brings a fresh perspective to ancient philosophy, making it relevant and applicable to modern-day challenges. Inside "The Stoic Path," you will: ◆ Unearth Timeless Wisdom: Immerse yourself ...
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3 out of 5 stars
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Story was good
- De SEB24 en 01-02-25
De: Rodolfo Costa
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How to Flourish
- An Ancient Guide to Living Well (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers Series)
- De: Aristotle, Susan Sauve Meyer - translator introduction
- Narrado por: Hannibal Hills
- Duración: 2 h y 44 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 5
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Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics is one of the greatest guides to human flourishing ever written, but its length and style have left many readers languishing. How to Flourish is a colloquial new translation by Susan Sauve Meyer that makes Aristotle's timeless insights about how to lead a good life more engaging and accessible than ever before.
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5 out of 5 stars
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foundations of human deisions
- De gymmaster en 10-01-23
De: Aristotle, y otros
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Epictetus: A Stoic's Guide to the Modern World
- Applying the Enchiridion to Navigate Today's Complexities
- De: Sanjay Tiwari, Marcus Epictetus
- Narrado por: Virtual Voice
- Duración: 3 h y 31 m
- Versión completa
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Uncover the Secrets of Timeless Wisdom: Why Epictetus is Your 21st-Century Guide to a Life Well-Lived. The world has never been more chaotic. Modern existence is a battleground of stress, distractions, and countless challenges. But what if you had an ancient toolkit designed for mastering modern problems? Enter Epictetus, a freedom-loving slave turned philosopher, and his guidebook for life—the Enchiridion. What You'll Gain: Unparalleled Emotional Resilience: Learn why Epictetus places emotional strength at the center of a fulfilling life. The Enchiridion Decoded: Translate ancient Stoic ...
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5 out of 5 stars
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daily practice
- De KalaniTuttle137 en 01-15-25
De: Sanjay Tiwari, y otros
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Dying Every Day
- Seneca at the Court of Nero
- De: James S. Romm
- Narrado por: Paul Woodson
- Duración: 8 h y 39 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 60
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James Romm seamlessly weaves together the life and written words, the moral struggles, political intrigue, and bloody vengeance that enmeshed Seneca the Younger in the twisted imperial family and the perverse, paranoid regime of Emperor Nero, despot and madman.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Outstanding
- De michael bobadilla en 05-04-23
De: James S. Romm
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How to Win an Election
- An Ancient Guide for Modern Politicians
- De: Quintus Tullius Cicero, Philip Freeman - translator
- Narrado por: Doug Kaye
- Duración: 1 h y 5 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 344
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 302
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 301
How to Win an Election is an ancient Roman guide for campaigning that is as up-to-date as tomorrow's headlines. In 64 BC when idealist Marcus Cicero, Rome's greatest orator, ran for consul (the highest office in the Republic), his practical brother Quintus decided he needed some no-nonsense advice on running a successful campaign.
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5 out of 5 stars
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How to be a politician ...
- De Benedict en 07-31-13
De: Quintus Tullius Cicero, y otros
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Breakfast with Seneca
- A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living
- De: David Fideler
- Narrado por: Paul Heitsch
- Duración: 7 h y 17 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 181
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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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5 out of 5 stars
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A Philosophical Breakfast
- De Ronald William C. Brady Jr. en 03-16-22
De: David Fideler
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The Stoic Path
- Finding Meaning, Virtue, and Serenity in Everyday Life
- De: Rodolfo Costa
- Narrado por: Virtual Voice
- Duración: 2 h
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 23
Embark on a transformative journey through the profound teachings of Stoic philosophy with "The Stoic Path: Finding Meaning, Virtue, and Serenity in Everyday Life." Discover the extraordinary potential within this practical guide. This book offers more than words on a page; it's a gateway to a resilient, wise, and deeply fulfilling life. With actionable strategies, exercises, and real-life examples, it brings a fresh perspective to ancient philosophy, making it relevant and applicable to modern-day challenges. Inside "The Stoic Path," you will: ◆ Unearth Timeless Wisdom: Immerse yourself ...
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3 out of 5 stars
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Story was good
- De SEB24 en 01-02-25
De: Rodolfo Costa
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How to Say No
- An Ancient Guide to the Art of Cynicism (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers Series)
- De: Diogenes, M. D. Usher - translator
- Narrado por: Liam Gerrard
- Duración: 2 h y 9 m
- Versión completa
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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.
De: Diogenes, y otros
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How to Do the Right Thing
- An Ancient Guide to Treating People Fairly (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers Series)
- De: Seneca, Robert A. Kaster - editor translator introduction
- Narrado por: Mike Chamberlain
- Duración: 2 h y 13 m
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There are times when we've all felt that we haven't been treated as we deserve—that we've been misjudged, shortchanged, or given a raw deal. And, at one time or another, other people have probably felt that we've treated them just as unfairly. How to Do the Right Thing draws on the principles of ancient Stoicism as articulated by the Roman statesman and philosopher Seneca to help listeners better navigate one of the most important practical questions of daily life—how to do right by others.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Clear and Concise
- De Robert T Thomson en 01-03-25
De: Seneca, y otros
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Stoicism for Beginners
- The Modern Stoic’s Guide to Gain Emotional Resilience, Calmness, and Living a Meaningful Life
- De: Howard Hudson
- Narrado por: Virtual Voice
- Duración: 1 h y 47 m
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How to maximize calm, joy, and fulfilment - Keep reading to learn the secret to a meaningful life Do you struggle to accept the uncertainty of your future? Are negative emotions hard for you to handle? Do you want to learn how to let go of things you can’t control and embrace the beauty in what you have? If you said YES to any of these questions, then it’s time to start walking the stoic path. Stoicism is an ideology that has been praised by many — and for good reason. Stoicism means embracing positivity, strengthening self-control, boosting happiness, and rewiring your mind to be ...
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good
- De SEB24 en 01-02-25
De: Howard Hudson
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Ghost on the Throne
- The Death of Alexander the Great and the Bloody Fight for His Empire
- De: James S. Romm
- Narrado por: Michael Page
- Duración: 10 h y 56 m
- Versión completa
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When Alexander the Great died at the age of 32, his empire stretched from the Adriatic Sea in the west all the way to modern-day India in the east. In an unusual compromise, his two heirs - a mentally damaged half brother, Philip III, and an infant son, Alexander IV, born after his death - were jointly granted the kingship. But six of Alexander's Macedonian generals, spurred by their own thirst for power and the legend that Alexander bequeathed his rule "to the strongest," fought to gain supremacy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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ends a bit short
- De RIR en 06-14-21
De: James S. Romm
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5 Lessons from Seneca
- De: Oswald Sobrino
- Narrado por: Virtual Voice
- Duración: 36 m
- Versión completa
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This book is the second in my series on "5 Lessons" from famous writers. The first book in the 5 Lessons series is 5 Lessons from Augustine published in 2011 and based on the Confessions of St. Augustine. This second book 5 Lessons from Seneca is based on five of the Stoic philosopher Seneca's Moral Letters (also known as the Letters on Ethics or Moral Epistles). It discusses shrewd and practical lessons on the passage of time, on friendship, on anxiety, on courage, and on aging. For further insight on Seneca, see Seneca and Roman Slavery Under Nero's Rule (2022) also by Oswald Sobrino at ...
De: Oswald Sobrino
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How to Grieve
- An Ancient Guide to the Lost Art of Consolation (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers Series)
- De: Marcus Tullius Cicero, Michael Fontaine - translator
- Narrado por: Gareth Richards
- Duración: 2 h y 50 m
- Versión completa
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In 45 BCE, the Roman statesman Cicero fell to pieces when his beloved daughter, Tullia, died from complications of childbirth. But from the depths of despair, Cicero fought his way back. In an effort to cope with his loss, he wrote a consolation speech—not for others, as had always been done, but for himself. And it worked. Cicero's Consolation was something new in literature, equal parts philosophy and motivational speech.
De: Marcus Tullius Cicero, y otros
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Cynicism
- MIT Press Essential Knowledge Series
- De: Ansgar Allen
- Narrado por: Nigel Patterson
- Duración: 5 h y 9 m
- Versión completa
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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. The Cynicism of the ancient Greeks, however, was very different. Bold and shameless, it was committed to transforming the values on which civilization depends.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Enjoyable
- De John Rothermel en 11-27-21
De: Ansgar Allen
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Zeno of Citium for Beginners
- Understanding the Founder of Stoicism
- De: Brian Kowalski
- Narrado por: Virtual Voice
- Duración: 4 h y 44 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 1
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 1
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Unlock the wisdom that has shaped leaders, thinkers, and everyday people for centuries. Zeno of Citium for Beginners: Understanding the Founder of Stoicism is your gateway to a philosophy that not only withstood the test of time but has also become more relevant in today’s fast-paced, unpredictable world. Why do some people thrive under pressure while others crumble? Zeno’s teachings offer profound insights into mastering your emotions, building resilience, and maintaining inner peace—no matter what life throws your way. Imagine navigating life’s challenges with the calm confidence ...
De: Brian Kowalski
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Stoicism, Freedom, and the Art of Living
- The Stoic Way to Find Peace and Tranquility in Daily Life
- De: Gregory Alan Thornhill
- Narrado por: Virtual Voice
- Duración: 37 m
- Versión completa
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General2 out of 5 stars 4
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Narración:3 out of 5 stars 4
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Historia2.5 out of 5 stars 4
Stoic philosophy was founded in Athens by Zeno of Citium. It is one of the oldest schools of thought and has been influencing Western thought & science since its inception. Stoics believe that everything happens according to nature or Fate; they also teach us how to live our daily lives according to those principles. The great philosophers like Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Seneca have been major influences on modern Western thinking regarding mental health issues such as depression, anxiety disorders etc which have become so prevalent today due to society’s inability to cope with ...
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Christian book.
- De Chris en 04-29-24
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Marcus Aurelius for Beginners
- The Life and Teachings of a Roman Emperor
- De: Michael Darrow
- Narrado por: Virtual Voice
- Duración: 4 h y 6 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2
Unlock the secrets of a philosopher-emperor and transform your life with "Marcus Aurelius for Beginners: The Life and Teachings of a Roman Emperor." This captivating guide brings the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius into the modern era, offering timeless insights that resonate today more than ever. Discover the Man Behind the Legend Step into ancient Rome and meet Marcus Aurelius, a leader revered for his wisdom, humility, and resilience. Understand how he rose to power, balanced his immense responsibilities, and remained committed to the Stoic principles that guided his reign. Dive into the ...
De: Michael Darrow
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A Handbook for New Stoics
- How to Thrive in a World out of Your Control; 52 Week-by-Week Lessons
- De: Massimo Pigliucci, Gregory Lopez
- Narrado por: Rupert Farley
- Duración: 10 h y 44 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 402
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An ancient belief system made new, Stoicism teaches us how to accept the things we cannot change and how to live a good life. It helps us improve our outlook, increase our well-being, and thrive in the face of adversity. But how does one live like a Stoic? In A Handbook for New Stoics, renowned philosopher Massimo Pigliucci and practitioner Gregory Lopez guide listeners through 52 weekly lessons, each based on a common obstacle. Stressing out about a meeting at work? Try listing the things you can control and those you can’t. Plus much more!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Listen so far and love the content BUT...
- De MTAL en 12-31-19
De: Massimo Pigliucci, y otros
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How to Focus
- A Monastic Guide for an Age of Distraction (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers)
- De: John Cassian, Jamie Kreiner - translator, Jamie Kreiner - selector, y otros
- Narrado por: Mike Cooper
- Duración: 2 h y 13 m
- Versión completa
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General3.5 out of 5 stars 9
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 6
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Historia3.5 out of 5 stars 6
Distraction isn't a new problem. We're also not the first to complain about how hard it is to concentrate. Early Christian monks beat us to it. They had given up everything to focus on God, yet they still struggled to keep the demons of distraction at bay. But rather than surrender to the meandering of their minds, they developed powerful strategies to improve their attention and engagement. How to Focus is an inviting collection of their strikingly relatable insights and advice—frank, funny, sympathetic, and psychologically sophisticated.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Nothing
- De ERNEST en 11-26-24
De: John Cassian, y otros
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre How to Have a Life
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- Larry W. Patrick
- 07-11-24
Excellent narration!
The skittle books are wonderful. Senaca is perfect for today and his message comes through load and clear. Don’t waste time!
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- Abdur
- 08-19-24
Relevant 2,000 Years After It Was Written
A breezy translation of an ancient document. The only thing preventing me from giving it 5 stars is the author admits to changing the male focus of the text to be more inclusive. A good translator doesn't take liberties to indulge their own biases. Let the ancients be seen in their natural habitat and not one constructed by modern virtue signalers.
That being said, still worth a listen. The lament of people spending hours at the hairdresser validates the saying: "the more things change, the more they stay the same."
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