Ancient Philosophy

If you're looking for a captivating collection of Central American myths, then pay attention.... Mexico and the Central American states are home to many indigenous peoples, each of whom speaks their own language and lives according to their own customs. These diverse peoples have rich storytelling cultures, passing down myths about gods and the work of creation, and about the humans who for good or ill interact with these otherworldly beings.

Cinco manuscritos completos en un audiolibro: Augusto: Una Fascinante Guía del Primer Emperador de Roma y de Cómo Gobernó el Imperio Romano, Tiberio, Nerón, Constantino El Grande y Justiniano I. ¡Escuche este audiolibro ahora y aprenda más sobre emperadores romanos!

The Kybalion is a book originally published in 1908 by "Three Initiates" that purports to convey the teachings of Hermes Trismegistus. A modern Hermetic tract, it has been widely influential in New Age circles since the 20th century. A central concept in the book is that there are "seven Hermetic principles, upon which the entire Hermetic philosophy is based".

Tackling a key theme each month, from Happiness and Health to Money and Politics, Everyday Stoicism guides you through the calendar year to build a toolkit of simple exercises and practical ideas for how to live these values every day. So, harness the collective wisdom of the ancient Stoic philosophers today and discover the joy of everyday stoicism.

The book of Job fits chronologically between Genesis and Exodus, describing events that took place more than 150 years before Moses wrote the Pentateuch. Job was the first book to be written in fully developed Hebrew, and it is undoubtedly one of the first books in the history of mankind. In the end Satan, along with his cruel tactics, subtle deception, and even his system for world domination is completely exposed. Much of the book, however, is written in code that is prophetic of what is happening and about to happen today.

Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from AD 161 to 180, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy. Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Koine, Greece as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement.

Aunque los dioses y diosas griegos eran seres inmortales y poderosos, estos eran muy similares a los humanos que los adoraban. Los dioses y diosas sufren ataques de celos, se enamoran, se enfadan cuando se sienten engañados, y otorgan bendiciones cuando son honrados. De igual modo, los héroes son de proporciones épicas: su fuerza, velocidad y habilidad los separan de otros mortales; pero, como todos los humanos, sufren de dolores, enfermedades y muerte.

Esta prominencia cultural mostró su inmenso potencial durante estas guerras, ya que las guerras médicas fueron documentadas por Heródoto, quien a menudo se dice que es el padre de la historia moderna. Sus eventos cuidadosamente detallados inspiraron a personas como Tucídides a escribir su propia historia de la guerra del Peloponeso.

Warriors of the Cloisters tells how key cultural innovations from Central Asia revolutionized medieval Europe and gave rise to the culture of science in the West. Medieval scholars rarely performed scientific experiments, but instead contested issues in natural science, philosophy, and theology using the recursive argument method. This highly distinctive and unusual method of disputation was a core feature of medieval science, the predecessor of modern science.

Brazil has a rich and complicated history that few outside South America know about. It leads the world in some of the most profitable exports (gold, sugar, oil, and coffee), yet Brazil has one of the largest wealth disparities in the world, being known for crime and poverty.

In this audiobook, Maya Bennett shared inspiring stories of titans (Stoicism practitioners) who integrate Stoicism into their decision-making and daily life and are happily reaping the success and happiness that everyone yearns. You can too. It is not about intelligence or smarts. It is about actively following the insights and principles shared in this audiobook. Maya Bennett shared 23 Stoic techniques for building your better and happier life.

This children's book explores the creation of the universe and various forms of existence from the perspective of "Infinite Intelligence." It covers themes of evolution of consciousness of life forms and different types of thinking. It shows by example how philosophy's age-old mind-body problem is solved.

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Sarmatians and Scythians, then pay attention.... Masters of the horse, the Scythians and Sarmatians opened the Eurasian Steppe to nomadic civilizations like it had never seen before. For the first time, a group of tribes sharing a common culture called the Steppe their home, adapting themselves to its harshness.

How are illnesses diagnosed? When did the first successful organ transplant take place? Why are some pandemics so deadly? This audiobook explores big questions like these, explaining the breakthroughs and discoveries that have shaped our modern-day understanding of medicine and helped us protect and promote our health. The Medicine Book cuts through the jargon and is packed with pithy explanations of the most important milestones in medical history to untangle knotty concepts.

In On the Firmness of the Wise Man Seneca argues that Stoicism is not as harsh as it first appears. Recalling the figure of Cato the Younger, Seneca argues that Cato as a wise person suffered neither injury nor insult. Although Serenus objects to this paradox, Seneca provides further analogies to emphasize the impervious nature of the wise person. In chapter 5 Seneca distinguishes between contumelia (insults) and iniuria (injuries).

Stoicism is one philosophy that is not just theoretical in nature. It is something that you learn to adopt into your everyday life; its ancient wisdom is more relevant than ever today. Dating back to around 300 BC in Athens, Stoicism was initially developed by Zeno of Citium. The essence of the philosophy is one of using grit and self-control as ways of overcoming destructive emotions. Despite the modern perception of the word Stoic, this does not mean to eliminate all kinds of feelings from your life. The goal, rather, is to transform your emotions.

Stoicism is a practical philosophy whose edicts seek to teach us how to live its principles every day. So how can we uncover the principles and practices that can help us live more wisely? This book intends to enable a beginner to learn about the history of the Stoic philosophy as well as the major historical figures whose writings have shaped Stoic thought. It also covers the major principles of Stoicism and ends with specific and practical advice on “learning how to live.”

The ancient Greeks were explorers in many ways. They traveled to new places, creating colonies in strange lands far from their original homes. They were survivors. They were honorable thieves. They used their cunning to explore the frontiers of philosophy and they wrested from the chaos of the surrounding wilderness the building blocks of civilization.

That nagging sense of incompleteness you can’t quite put into words, not even to yourself or your loved ones. Do you feel like you’re endlessly running, chasing after a personal, family, and professional life that, despite all your efforts, always seems on the verge of slipping through your fingers? If you nodded (even slightly), welcome to the club…and more importantly, know there is a way out.

La batalla de las Termópilas es una de las batallas más famosas de la historia humana. Representa dos de las culturas más prominentes del mundo antiguo, el Imperio persa liderado por los aqueménidas y los griegos fragmentados, pero con un gran progreso cultural. También incluyó a algunos de los líderes más famosos de la historia, como el rey persa Jerjes y el rey y general espartano Leónidas.