Philosophical books from Greece
Recommended philosophical books (8)
Travel the world without leaving your chair.
If you are into philosophical here are some philosophical books from Greece for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge.
2.
Description:
Cititorul are aici, in romaneste, o scriere straveche si, prin veacuri, ilustra: Banchetul lui Platon. Tot ce s-a spus despre iubire de la Banchet mai apoi in el isi afla obarsia si intemeierea, cu singura exceptie a iubirii intru Crist. Pe de alta parte, dialogul este una dintre cele mai mari impliniri ale prozei lui Platon, ale scrisului in Grecia veche si ale artei literare in genere. In sfarsit, scrierea, in ciuda aparentei ei transparente, este in multe privinte dificila, atat ca idei cat si ca fond istoric al acestor idei: atat intregul gandirii lui Platon, cu tot ce a precedat-o, cat si... continue
3.
Description:
Platons »Politeia«, deren zehn Bücher vermutlich um 370 v. Chr. fertiggestellt wurden, gilt bis heute als eins der wirkungsmächtigsten und zugleich streitbarsten Werke der abendländischen Philosophie. Der große griechische Denker entwirft darin die Züge einer utopischen, von Grund auf gerechten Gemeinschaft, eines Staatswesens, das auf den strengen Prinzipien politisch-philosophischer Bildung beruht. Erzieher, Vordenker und Staatenlenker sind die Philosophen, die sich ganz dem Gemeinwohl verschrieben haben und auf ihr Wissen um die Idee des Guten stüt... continue
4.
Of Human Freedom by Epictetus EN
Description:
In this personal and practical guide to moral self-improvement and living a good life, the second-century philosopher Epictetus tackles questions of freedom and imprisonment, stubbornness and fear, family, friendship and love, and leaves an intriguing document of daily life in the classical world. GREAT IDEAS. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Peng... continue
5.
Description:
„Dar ceea ce se cuvine să susţin cu toată dârzenia este că, de vreme ce sufletul, nu-ncape îndoială, e nemuritor, soarta şi sălaşurile lui vor fi cam aşa cum am spus. Crezând asta, cred că merită să iţi asumi oarecare risc. Căci e un risc frumos şi tot ce ţine de el trebuie să ni-l repetăm ca pe o incantaţie. Iată de ce zăbovesc de atâta vreme asupra mitului. În orice caz, ţinând seama de acestea, omul care, de-a lungul vieţii, şi-a luat rămas bun de la plăcerile şi de la podoabele trupului, pe care le socotea străine de el şi dăunătoare, omul care, di... continue
6.
Roman Lives : A Selection of Eight Lives by Plutarch EN
Description:
Plutarch introduces the reader to the major figures of classical Rome. He portrays virtues to be emulated and vices to be avoided, but his purpose is also to educate and warn those in his own day who wielded power.
7.
The Republic by Plato EN
Description:
A model for the ideal state includes discussion of the nature and application of justice, the role of the philosopher in society, the goals of education, and the effects of art upon character.
