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Marcus Aurelius
[Paperback 2010]
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A new translation of one of the most important texts of Western philosophy. Containing wisdom that has been tested for over 2000 years, this is one of the greatest works of spiritual and ethical reflection ever written. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way... more
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Plato
[Paperback 2012]
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This version aims at conveying to the English reader as much as possible of the thought of the Republic in the most convenient and least misleading form. The sole purpose is to bring out what Plato meant, not to attack or defend his opinions. Essestially an inquiry into morality, the... more
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Aristotle ,
Malcolm Heath
[Paperback 1997]
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Aristotle's Poetics is one of the most powerful, perceptive and influential works of criticism in Western literary history. A penetrating, near-contemporary account of Greek tragedy, it demonstrates how the elements of plot, character and spectacle combine to produce 'pity and fear' - and why we derive pleasure from this apparently... more
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Aristotle ,
T A Sinclair ,
Trevor J Saunders
[Paperback 2009]
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'Man is by nature a political animal' In The Politics Aristotle addresses the questions that lie at the heart of political science. How should society be ordered to ensure the happiness of the individual? Which forms of government are best and how should they be maintained? By analysing a range... more
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Confucius ,
D C Lau
[Paperback 1995]
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Few individuals have shaped their country's civilization more profoundly than the Master Kong, better-known as Confucius (551-479 BC). His sayings and those of his disciples form the foundation of a distinct social, ethical, and intellectual system. They have retained their freshness and vigor throughout the two and a half millennia... more
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Aristotle ,
Hugh Lawson Tancred
[Paperback 1987]
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The Oxford Classical texts, of Scriptorum Classicorum Bibliotheca Oxeniensis, are renowned for their reliability and presentation. The series consists of a text without commentary but with a brief apparatus critics at the foot of each page. There are now over 100 volumes, representing the greater part of classical Greek and... more
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Marcus Aurelius
[Paperback 2004]
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This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede... more
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Plato ,
W K C Guthrie
[Paperback 2006]
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In this new edition, two of Platos most accessible dialogues explore the question of what exactly makes good people good. In this new edition, two of Plato's most accessible dialogues explore the question of what exactly makes good people good. This volume contains new translations of two dialogues of Plato,... more
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Plato ,
Christopher Gill
[Paperback 2003]
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In this text Plato uses a dinner party as a scene for a series of speeches by the guests. From these there emerges a complete and complex philosophy of love. The pivot of the argument is Socrates' speech in which sensuality is transcended and we move from the sensible world... more
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Marcus ,
Aurelius Marcus ,
Maxwell Staniforth
[Paperback 1997]
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A series of spiritual exercises filled with wisdom, practical guidance, and profound understanding of human behavior, Marcus Aurelius's "Meditations remains one of the greatest works of spiritual and ethical reflection ever written. Marcus's insights and advice--on everything from living in the world to coping with adversity and interacting with others--have... more
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Aristotle
[Paperback 2006]
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Arthur Madigan presents a clear, accurate new translation of the third book (Beta) of Aristotle's Metaphysics, together with two related chapters from the eleventh book (Kappa). Madigan's accompanying commentary gives detailed guidance to these texts, in which Aristotle sets out what he takes to be the main problems of metaphysics... more
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Aristotle
[Paperback 1998]
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Of Aristotle's works, few have had as lasting an influence on subsequent Western thought as "The Nicomachean Ethics." In it, he argues that happiness consists in ?activity of the soul in accordance with virtue, ? defining ?virtue? as both moral (courage, generosity, and justice) and intellectual (knowledge, wisdom, and insight).... more
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Aristotle
[Paperback 2013]
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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Despite dating from the 4th century BC, The Art of Rhetoric continues to be regarded by many as the single most important work on the art of persuasion. As democracy began emerging in 5th-century Athens, public speaking and... more
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Boethius ,
Victor Watts
[Paperback 2000]
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The Consolation of Philosophy is perhaps unique in the nature and extent of its influence on Western thinking. An eminent public figure under the Gothic emperor Theodoric, Boethius (c. A D 475-525) was also an exceptional Greek scholar and it was to the Greek philosophers that he turned when he... more
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Plato
[Paperback 2010]
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Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1875. Excerpt: ... t Soc. But if there had been no one but Zeuxis who painted them, then you would have answered very well?... more
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Dave Robinson ,
Judy Groves
[Paperback 2011]
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"Introducing Plato" provides a clear account of Plato's theory of knowledge and explains how this directed his provocative views on politics, ethics, and individual liberty. Offering detailed critical commentaries on all of the key doctrines of Platonism, it also charts Plato's influence on modern thinkers such as Jacques Derrida.... more
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Plato ,
Walter Hamilton
[Paperback 2004]
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Taking the form of a dialogue among Socrates, Gorgias, Polus, and Callicles, the Gorgias debates crucial questions about the nature of government. While the aspiring politician Callicles propounds the view that might is right, and the rhetorician Gorgias argues that oratory and the power to persuade represent "the greatest good,"... more
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Marcus Tullius Cicero ,
Michael Grant
[Paperback 1977]
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A collection of representative letters from Cicero's vast correspondence, with introduction and commentary. Cicero's philosophical works are now exciting renewed interest and more generous appreciation, in part because they provide vital evidence of the views of the (largely lost) Greek philosophers of the Hellenistic age, and partly because of the... more
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Plato ,
Trevor J Saunders
[Paperback 2006]
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Rich in drama and humor, this volume of seven dialogues includes the controversial "Ion," a debate on poetic inspiration; "Laches," in which Socrates seeks to define bravery; and "Euthydemus," which considers the relationship between philosophy and politics. Together, these dialogues provide a definitive portrait of the real Socrates and raise... more
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Marcus Tullius Cicero ,
Michael Grant
[Paperback 1971]
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This volume brings together his tentative and undogmatic reflections on the good life, in which he discusses duty, friendship, the training of a statesman, and the importance of moral integrity in the search for happiness.... more
