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Irrational Man

A Study in Existential Philosophy

by William Barrett ...

Narrated by Paul Boehmer ...

Unabridged

13 hours 47 min

Widely recognized as the finest definition of existentialist philosophy ever written, this book introduced existentialism to America in 1958. Barrett speaks eloquently and directly to concerns of the 1990s: a period when the irrational and the absurd are no better integrated than before and when humankind is in even greater danger of destroying its existence without ever understanding the meaning ... Read more

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Widely recognized as the finest definition of existentialist philosophy ever written, this book introduced existentialism to America in 1958. Barrett speaks eloquently and directly to concerns of the 1990s: a period when the irrational and the absurd are no better integrated than before and when humankind is in even greater danger of destroying its existence without ever understanding the meaning
... Read more
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Existentialism

A Very Short Introduction

by Thomas Flynn ...

Unabridged

4 hours 52 min

One of the leading philosophical movements of the twentieth century, existentialism has had more impact on literature and the arts than any other school of thought. Focusing on the leading figures of existentialism, including Sartre, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Kierkegaard, de Beauvoir, Merleau-Ponty, and Camus, Thomas Flynn offers a concise account of existentialism, explaining the key themes of ... Read more

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One of the leading philosophical movements of the twentieth century, existentialism has had more impact on literature and the arts than any other school of thought. Focusing on the leading figures of existentialism, including Sartre, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Kierkegaard, de Beauvoir, Merleau-Ponty, and Camus, Thomas Flynn offers a concise account of existentialism, explaining the key themes of
... Read more
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Nothing

A Very Short Introduction

by Frank Close ...

Unabridged

4 hours 53 min

This short, smart book tells you everything you need to know about "nothing." What remains when you take all the matter away? Can empty space—"nothing"—exist? To answer these questions, eminent scientist Frank Close takes us on a lively and accessible journey that ranges from ancient ideas and cultural superstitions to the frontiers of current research, illuminating the story of how scientists ... Read more

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This short, smart book tells you everything you need to know about "nothing." What remains when you take all the matter away? Can empty space—"nothing"—exist? To answer these questions, eminent scientist Frank Close takes us on a lively and accessible journey that ranges from ancient ideas and cultural superstitions to the frontiers of current research, illuminating the story of how scientists
... Read more
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Philosopher of the Heart

The Restless Life of Søren Kierkegaard

by Clare Carlisle ...

Narrated by Simon Vance ...

Unabridged

10 hours 11 min

Søren Kierkegaard is one of the most passionate and challenging of all modern philosophers, and is often regarded as the founder of existentialism. Over about a decade in the 1840s and 1850s, writings poured from his pen pursuing the question of existence—how to be a human being in the world?—while exploring the possibilities of Christianity and confronting the failures of its institutional ... Read more

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Søren Kierkegaard is one of the most passionate and challenging of all modern philosophers, and is often regarded as the founder of existentialism. Over about a decade in the 1840s and 1850s, writings poured from his pen pursuing the question of existence—how to be a human being in the world?—while exploring the possibilities of Christianity and confronting the failures of its institutional
... Read more
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The Mattering Instinct

How Our Deepest Longing Drives Us and Divides Us

by Rebecca Newberger Goldstein ...

Narrated by Rebecca Kaser ...

Unabridged

9 hours 15 min

MacArthur Fellow and National Humanities Medalist Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, author of Plato at the Googleplex and The Mind-Body Problem, returns with a revelatory book about the primal drive that in our species alone has been transformed into one of our most persistent and universal motivations: the longing to matter.Drawing on biology, psychology, and philosophy, Goldstein argues that this ... Read more

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MacArthur Fellow and National Humanities Medalist Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, author of Plato at the Googleplex and The Mind-Body Problem, returns with a revelatory book about the primal drive that in our species alone has been transformed into one of our most persistent and universal motivations: the longing to matter.Drawing on biology, psychology, and philosophy, Goldstein argues that this
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The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus (Book Analysis)

Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

by Bright Summaries ...

Narrated by Sara Wright ...

Series series BrightSummaries.com
Unabridged

26 min

In this clear and detailed reading guide, we've done all the hard work for you!The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus is a philosophical essay that belongs to the Cycle of the Absurd, along with The Stranger and Caligula. In this essay, the author discusses the absurdity of a meaningless life, the estrangement of Man from the world, and the possibility of suicide as a solution.Find out everything ... Read more

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In this clear and detailed reading guide, we've done all the hard work for you!The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus is a philosophical essay that belongs to the Cycle of the Absurd, along with The Stranger and Caligula. In this essay, the author discusses the absurdity of a meaningless life, the estrangement of Man from the world, and the possibility of suicide as a solution.Find out everything
... Read more
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The Doomsday Calculation

How an Equation that Predicts the Future Is Transforming Everything We Know About Life and the Universe

by William Poundstone ...

Narrated by Kyle Tait ...

Unabridged

8 hours 12 min

In the eighteenth century, the British minister and mathematician Thomas Bayes devised a theorem that allowed him to assign probabilities to events that had never happened before. It languished in obscurity for centuries until computers came along and made it easy to crunch the numbers. Now, as the foundation of big data, Bayes's formula has become a linchpin of the digital economy.But here's ... Read more

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In the eighteenth century, the British minister and mathematician Thomas Bayes devised a theorem that allowed him to assign probabilities to events that had never happened before. It languished in obscurity for centuries until computers came along and made it easy to crunch the numbers. Now, as the foundation of big data, Bayes's formula has become a linchpin of the digital economy.But here's
... Read more
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Society and Solitude

by Ralph Waldo Emerson ...

Narrated by George Easton ...

Unabridged

6 hours 11 min

In "Society and Solitude," Ralph Waldo Emerson navigates the intricate dance between the individual and the collective. With penetrating insight, Emerson explores the tension between the need for community and the quest for personal autonomy. Through a series of essays, he invites readers on a philosophical journey, examining the balance necessary for true self-fulfillment in the embrace of ... Read more

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In "Society and Solitude," Ralph Waldo Emerson navigates the intricate dance between the individual and the collective. With penetrating insight, Emerson explores the tension between the need for community and the quest for personal autonomy. Through a series of essays, he invites readers on a philosophical journey, examining the balance necessary for true self-fulfillment in the embrace of
... Read more
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Engines of Propulsion-A search for meaning, The

by Tony Sedgwick ...

Narrated by Tony Sedgwick ...

Unabridged

2 hours 27 min

The Engines of Propulsion: A search for meaningwritten by Tony SedgwickNarrated by Tony SedgwickThe Mighty AdvisorFrom Boardroom to the starsTony Sedgwick author of the Mighty Advisor,is a leading voice in Corporate philosophy, systems thinking and "dot hopping"- the art of joining the dots across disparate worlds.This book chronicles his personal journey.In a pivotal moment of existential ... Read more

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The Engines of Propulsion: A search for meaningwritten by Tony SedgwickNarrated by Tony SedgwickThe Mighty AdvisorFrom Boardroom to the starsTony Sedgwick author of the Mighty Advisor,is a leading voice in Corporate philosophy, systems thinking and "dot hopping"- the art of joining the dots across disparate worlds.This book chronicles his personal journey.In a pivotal moment of existential
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Die Philosophin Simone de Beauvoir - Leben und Werke der französischen Existenzialistin und Feministin des 20. Jahrhunderts und Partnerin Jean-Paul Sartres

by Bert Alexander Petzold, Bert Alexander Petzold ...

Narrated by Cora Hillekamp ...

Series Audiobook 36 - Global Basics 101 - Deine Serie für modernes Wissen
Unabridged

1 hour 5 min

Was bedeutet Freiheit, wenn sie nicht nur gedacht, sondern gelebt werden muss, gegen Konventionen, gegen Erwartungsdruck, gegen die bequemen Rollenbilder einer ganzen Epoche? Dieses Hörbuch öffnet Ihnen den Zugang zu Simone de Beauvoir, Existenzialistin, Feministin und Generationenvorbild, und zeigt, warum ihre Stimme bis heute so kraftvoll ist, weil sie Denken und Leben untrennbar machte. Der ... Read more

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Was bedeutet Freiheit, wenn sie nicht nur gedacht, sondern gelebt werden muss, gegen Konventionen, gegen Erwartungsdruck, gegen die bequemen Rollenbilder einer ganzen Epoche? Dieses Hörbuch öffnet Ihnen den Zugang zu Simone de Beauvoir, Existenzialistin, Feministin und Generationenvorbild, und zeigt, warum ihre Stimme bis heute so kraftvoll ist, weil sie Denken und Leben untrennbar machte. Der
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Conduct of Life, The

by Ralph Waldo Emerson ...

Narrated by James Harrington ...

Unabridged

6 hours 41 min

"The Conduct of Life" by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a thought-provoking and inspiring collection of essays that explores the principles and virtues guiding a purposeful and ethical existence. In this enlightening work, Emerson imparts wisdom and guidance on how individuals can lead a meaningful life filled with integrity, self-reliance, and moral character. Throughout the essays, Emerson delves into ... Read more

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"The Conduct of Life" by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a thought-provoking and inspiring collection of essays that explores the principles and virtues guiding a purposeful and ethical existence. In this enlightening work, Emerson imparts wisdom and guidance on how individuals can lead a meaningful life filled with integrity, self-reliance, and moral character. Throughout the essays, Emerson delves into
... Read more
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Science Fictioin and The Esoteric

by Colin Wilson ...

Narrated by Colin Wilson ...

Unabridged

1 hour 40 min

Colin Henry Wilson (26 June 1931 – 5 December 2013) was an English writer, philosopher and novelist. He also wrote widely on true crime, mysticism and the paranormal. Wilson called his philosophy "new existentialism" or "phenomenological existentialism", and maintained his life work was "that of a philosopher, and his purpose to create a new and optimistic existentialism".In this compelling ... Read more

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Colin Henry Wilson (26 June 1931 – 5 December 2013) was an English writer, philosopher and novelist. He also wrote widely on true crime, mysticism and the paranormal. Wilson called his philosophy "new existentialism" or "phenomenological existentialism", and maintained his life work was "that of a philosopher, and his purpose to create a new and optimistic existentialism".In this compelling
... Read more
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Así habló Zaratustra

by Friedrich Nietzsche ...

Narrated by Voz Digital José Peña Coto E ...

Unabridged

11 hours 38 min

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Una de las obras más influyentes y complejas de la filosofía occidental.De entre todos los escritos de Nietzsche, es sin duda "Así habló Zaratustra" el que el autor tuvo en más alta estima. Con él creyó haber superado toda la literatura preexistente.El libro se presenta en forma de un relato alegórico en el que Zaratustra, el protagonista, un ... Read more

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Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Una de las obras más influyentes y complejas de la filosofía occidental.De entre todos los escritos de Nietzsche, es sin duda "Así habló Zaratustra" el que el autor tuvo en más alta estima. Con él creyó haber superado toda la literatura preexistente.El libro se presenta en forma de un relato alegórico en el que Zaratustra, el protagonista, un
... Read more
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Critical Thinking

Using Philosophy and Skepticism to Contemplate Life and Our Existence

by Cruz Matthews, Marco Jameson, Gary Dankock, Hector Janssen, Philip Rivaldi ...

Narrated by Sarah Owens, J.A. Lydock, Doug Greene, Rory Young, Sarah Margrave ...

Unabridged

4 hours 44 min

This is a 5-book bundle with the following topics in it:Topic 1: In this convenient guide, several ancient, famous philosophers will be covered, so you may get a better understanding of the ancestors who have shaped our ideas and theories before we were born.Topic 2: Stoicism is a concept that has been studied more and more lately. The philosophy that dates back all the way to Socrates has been ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is a 5-book bundle with the following topics in it:Topic 1: In this convenient guide, several ancient, famous philosophers will be covered, so you may get a better understanding of the ancestors who have shaped our ideas and theories before we were born.Topic 2: Stoicism is a concept that has been studied more and more lately. The philosophy that dates back all the way to Socrates has been
... Read more
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Neurosultan Volume 1

50 Sonnets of Naskar

by Abhijit Naskar ...

Narrated by Abhijit Naskar ...

Unabridged

51 min

An offering of 50 sonnets to the brave and conscientious, from Abhijit Naskar's vast ocean of over 1200 sonnets, in the voice of the humanitarian scientist himself.The volume contains selected sonnets from:Rowdy Scientist: Handbook of Humanitarian Science, 2023Tum Dunya Tek Millet: Greatest Country on Earth is Earth, 2023Insan Himalayanoğlu: It's Time to Defect, 2023Visvavictor: Kanima Akiyor ... Read more

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An offering of 50 sonnets to the brave and conscientious, from Abhijit Naskar's vast ocean of over 1200 sonnets, in the voice of the humanitarian scientist himself.The volume contains selected sonnets from:Rowdy Scientist: Handbook of Humanitarian Science, 2023Tum Dunya Tek Millet: Greatest Country on Earth is Earth, 2023Insan Himalayanoğlu: It's Time to Defect, 2023Visvavictor: Kanima Akiyor
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Six Feet: The Only Resting Place

A Journey Through Life, Death, and the Spaces in Between

by Anosike Igwe ...

Narrated by Robert Plank ...

Unabridged

5 hours 50 min

What does it truly mean to rest in peace? Is death the end of our journey—or the beginning of something beyond our understanding?Six Feet: The Only Resting Place: A Journey Through Life, Death, and the Spaces In Between by Anosike Igwe, thoughtfully narrated by Robert Plank, and produced and published by Audiobook Publishing Services, is a profound and thought-provoking audiobook that explores ... Read more

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What does it truly mean to rest in peace? Is death the end of our journey—or the beginning of something beyond our understanding?Six Feet: The Only Resting Place: A Journey Through Life, Death, and the Spaces In Between by Anosike Igwe, thoughtfully narrated by Robert Plank, and produced and published by Audiobook Publishing Services, is a profound and thought-provoking audiobook that explores
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People of the Lie Vol. 1

Toward a Psychology of Evil

by M. Scott Peck ...

Narrated by M. Scott Peck ...

Abridged

1 hour 29 min

Dr. M. Scott Peck has inspired millions by combining the deepest insights of psychiatry with those of religion. In this first of a three volume audio series based on his bestselling book People of the Lie, Dr. Peck once again integrates religious teaching with the science of psychology as he offers hope for healing one of society's most persistent failings -- human evil.In his characteristic warm ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Dr. M. Scott Peck has inspired millions by combining the deepest insights of psychiatry with those of religion. In this first of a three volume audio series based on his bestselling book People of the Lie, Dr. Peck once again integrates religious teaching with the science of psychology as he offers hope for healing one of society's most persistent failings -- human evil.In his characteristic warm
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Humankind

Solidarity with Nonhuman People

by Timothy Morton ...

Narrated by Liam Gerrard ...

Unabridged

8 hours 22 min

A radical call for solidarity between humans and nonhumansWhat is it that makes humans human? As science and technology challenge the boundaries between life and nonlife, between organic and inorganic, this ancient question is more timely than ever. Acclaimed object-oriented philosopher Timothy Morton invites us to consider this philosophical issue as eminently political. In our relationship with ... Read more

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A radical call for solidarity between humans and nonhumansWhat is it that makes humans human? As science and technology challenge the boundaries between life and nonlife, between organic and inorganic, this ancient question is more timely than ever. Acclaimed object-oriented philosopher Timothy Morton invites us to consider this philosophical issue as eminently political. In our relationship with
... Read more
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The Apparent Meaninglessness of Life

A Journey Through Existential Inquiry and Cosmic Indifference

by Abdellatif Elhomani ...

Narrated by AI Voice Walter Brown ...

Unabridged

2 hours 44 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In this thought-provoking exploration of meaning, readers are led through the confluence of existentialism and science, challenging the pursuit of purpose against cosmic indifference. The text draws from philosophical giants and evolutionary theory to inspire resilience and individual destiny. It serves as a guide for navigating life’s uncertainties and ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In this thought-provoking exploration of meaning, readers are led through the confluence of existentialism and science, challenging the pursuit of purpose against cosmic indifference. The text draws from philosophical giants and evolutionary theory to inspire resilience and individual destiny. It serves as a guide for navigating life’s uncertainties and
... Read more
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Critical Thinking

Skills to Contemplate Life, Nature, the Human Race, and More

by Cruz Matthews, Marco Jameson, Gary Dankock, Hector Janssen, Philip Rivaldi ...

Narrated by Sarah Owens, J.A. Lydock, Doug Greene, Rory Young, Sarah Margrave ...

Unabridged

14 hours 28 min

This is a 15-book bundle with the following topics in it:Topic 1: Confucius has definitely left a mark on the world of Eastern philosophy. His ideas were revolutionary and impressive enough for people to follow him, record his works, and start a group of devoted followers. In the first chapter, more light will be shed on this.The second philosopher mentioned in this guide, is Aristotle, a sharp ... Read more

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This is a 15-book bundle with the following topics in it:Topic 1: Confucius has definitely left a mark on the world of Eastern philosophy. His ideas were revolutionary and impressive enough for people to follow him, record his works, and start a group of devoted followers. In the first chapter, more light will be shed on this.The second philosopher mentioned in this guide, is Aristotle, a sharp
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Unapologetic

Embracing Your True Self in a World of False Ideas

by Dan Desmarques ...

Narrated by Dan Desmarques ...

Unabridged

1 hour 35 min

In today's world, many people are led to failure and mental illness by a vast array of false ideas shared by people who are not competent enough to be taken seriously.Realizing that this reality permeates our habits and choices doesn't come without a serious confrontation with the truth, which often means accepting our own mistakes along the way. The ability to make better choices in life depends ... Read more

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In today's world, many people are led to failure and mental illness by a vast array of false ideas shared by people who are not competent enough to be taken seriously.Realizing that this reality permeates our habits and choices doesn't come without a serious confrontation with the truth, which often means accepting our own mistakes along the way. The ability to make better choices in life depends
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Philosophy

How Philosophers, Thinkers, and Theorists Have Analyzed Life

by Cruz Matthews, Gary Dankock, Hector Janssen, Philip Rivaldi ...

Narrated by Sarah Owens, Rory Young, Doug Greene, Sarah Margrave ...

Unabridged

3 hours 39 min

This is a 4-book combo with the following topics in it:Topic 1: In this convenient guide, several ancient, famous philosophers will be covered, so you may get a better understanding of the ancestors who have shaped our ideas and theories before we were born.Topic 2: Stoicism is a concept that has been studied more and more lately. The philosophy that dates back all the way to Socrates has been ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is a 4-book combo with the following topics in it:Topic 1: In this convenient guide, several ancient, famous philosophers will be covered, so you may get a better understanding of the ancestors who have shaped our ideas and theories before we were born.Topic 2: Stoicism is a concept that has been studied more and more lately. The philosophy that dates back all the way to Socrates has been
... Read more
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О назначении человека

by Николай Бердяев, Николай Бердяев ...

Narrated by Станислав Федосов ...

Unabridged

15 hours 34 min

Николай Бердяев [1874 – 1948] – виднейший представитель русской религиозной философии XX столетия. В работе «О назначении человека» Н. А. Бердяев выступает как представитель школы религиозного экзистенциализма, противопоставляя свободу духа объективной необходимости. Труд философа посвящен проблемам этического познания, проблемам свободы, личности и творчества, проблемам добра и зла. Бердяев ... Read more

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Николай Бердяев [1874 – 1948] – виднейший представитель русской религиозной философии XX столетия. В работе «О назначении человека» Н. А. Бердяев выступает как представитель школы религиозного экзистенциализма, противопоставляя свободу духа объективной необходимости. Труд философа посвящен проблемам этического познания, проблемам свободы, личности и творчества, проблемам добра и зла. Бердяев
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Skeptical Thinking

Understanding Stoicism, Existentialism, and Other Philosophies in Life

by Cruz Matthews, Marco Jameson, Gary Dankock, Hector Janssen, Philip Rivaldi ...

Narrated by Sarah Owens, J.A. Lydock, Doug Greene, Rory Young, Sarah Margrave ...

Unabridged

4 hours 24 min

This is a 5-book bundle with the following topics in it:Topic 1: In this book, you will find information about five different philosophers, some of them well-known, others less. But all of them had a significant impact on the ancient world and how people thought, as well as some of our modern-day ideas.The first in line is Marcus Aurelius, a stoic emperor who reigned with righteousness and justice ... Read more

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This is a 5-book bundle with the following topics in it:Topic 1: In this book, you will find information about five different philosophers, some of them well-known, others less. But all of them had a significant impact on the ancient world and how people thought, as well as some of our modern-day ideas.The first in line is Marcus Aurelius, a stoic emperor who reigned with righteousness and justice
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