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This volume is a revised translation of the complete text of Book
Six about Diogenes of Sinope and the Cynics, taken from The Lives
and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers written around AD 230 by the
Graeco-Roman author Diogenes Laertius. The Life of Diogenes is
accompanied by a detailed outline of Cynic philosophy, explaining
Cynic doctrine and its significance for today's audience. Alongside
the Life of Diogenes are accounts of other Cynics, including
Antisthenes, Crates and Hipparchia. The works of the early Cynics
have all been lost, and this text by Diogenes Laertius thankfully
preserves an important range of quotations and references. Despite
the Cynic's extreme stance, this idealistic philosophy still has a
valid part to play in the face of the increasing materialism of our
modern society, challenging us to re-evaluate our priorities. The
nineteenth-century translation of C. D. Yonge has been
substantially revised, and is supported by a new Introduction,
Glossary of Names, Notes and Index.
This is a new translation of the ancient Chinese Taoist classic,
the Tao Te Ching of Lao Tzu. It aims at clarity and simplicity. Its
underlying philosophy is explored in the Introduction, and key
terms are explained in the Glossary. The Index will show
whereabouts in the Tao Te Ching key concepts and ideas are
mentioned, making it a handy tool for exploring the text and for
locating favourite passages. The book is illustrated with pen and
ink drawings.
Readers who enter upon this practical course in the Stoic art of
living will learn how Stoic principles are linked to real life, and
how to enjoy the 'smooth flow of life' of the Stoic Sage who
follows nature and holds to virtue, finding fearlessness, inner
peace, and freedom from troubles. Readers will gain maximum
advantage from the course if they acquire copies of Seneca's
Letters from a Stoic (Penguin Books), and the Meditations of Marcus
Aurelius (the Robin Hard translation from Wordsworth Editions is
recommended). The text expands on a correspondence course
previously made available by the Stoic Foundation. One student
commented: 'I believe this course has changed my life, and I cannot
thank you enough' - DN, Australia. The book is illustrated with pen
and ink drawings.
Omar Khayyam's haunting, timeless verses were translated into
English by Edward FitzGerald and first published in 1859. That
first edition is presented here in facsimile, accompanied by
computer-generated typesetting of the later editions, providing a
'complete edition'. Persian astronomer-poet Omar Khayyam, writing
nearly a thousand years ago, picks a path through life's
uncertainties, musing on fate, transience and mortality, urging his
reader to live in the moment and find joy in simple, everyday
pleasures.
Writing four thousand years ago in ancient Egypt, the wise sages
Ptah-Hotep and Amenemope advised their young sons how to live good,
honourable and prosperous lives. Preserved through the ages, these
two fine examples of ancient wisdom literature come down to us
today and are here published in this slim volume, still helpful,
relevant and encouraging for the modern philosophical seeker.
This new translation presents two works, one by Epictetus and the
other by Cebes, two ancient Greek philosophers of the Imperial
period, in new translations of clear, straightforward English. In
this book, readers will learn how to sustain emotional harmony and
a 'good flow of life' whatever fortune may hold in store for them.
This modern English translation of the complete Handbook is
supported by and includes: * the first thorough commentary since
that of Simplicius, 1500 years ago * a detailed introduction *
extensive glossary * index of key terms * chapter-by-chapter
discussion of themes * helpful tables that clarify Stoic ethical
doctrines as a glance. Accompanying the Handbook is the Tablet of
Cebes, a curious and engaging text. In complete contrast, yet
complementing the Handbook's more conventional philosophical
presentation, the Tablet shows progress to philosophical wisdom as
a journey through a landscape inhabited by personifications of
happiness, fortune, the virtues and vices.
This new translation presents two works, one by Epictetus and the
other by Cebes, two ancient Greek philosophers of the Imperial
period, in new translations of clear, straightforward English. In
this book, readers will learn how to sustain emotional harmony and
a 'good flow of life' whatever fortune may hold in store for them.
This modern English translation of the complete Handbook is
supported by and includes: * the first thorough commentary since
that of Simplicius, 1500 years ago * a detailed introduction *
extensive glossary * index of key terms * chapter-by-chapter
discussion of themes * helpful tables that clarify Stoic ethical
doctrines as a glance. Accompanying the Handbook is the Tablet of
Cebes, a curious and engaging text. In complete contrast, yet
complementing the Handbook's more conventional philosophical
presentation, the Tablet shows progress to philosophical wisdom as
a journey through a landscape inhabited by personifications of
happiness, fortune, the virtues and vices.
Writing four thousand years ago in ancient Egypt, the wise sages
Ptah-Hotep and Amenemope advised their young sons how to live good,
honourable and prosperous lives. Preserved through the ages, these
two fine examples of ancient wisdom literature come down to us
today and are here published in this slim volume, still helpful,
relevant and encouraging for the modern philosophical seeker.
THE THIRD OF THREE SLIM VOLUMES Roger L'Estrange, staunch royalist,
author and pamphleteer, one-time inmate of Newgate Prison, one-time
exile, one-time Member of Parliament, takes up the teaching of the
Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca, rearranging and paraphrasing the
original Latin to shape a unique and engaging work of his own. True
friendship, based on Stoic principles, provides a certain antidote
against all calamities, and even the fear of poverty, the hurt of
death, and the lamentations of grief may be turned aside by those
who possess a proper philosophy. This third slim volume is the
concluding part of Roger L'Estrange's Seneca of a Happy Life, being
itself an extract of a much larger whole, Seneca's Morals, first
published in 1678.
Oscar Wilde wrote poems, plays and novels, and is best known for
his play The Importance of Being Earnest and his novel The Picture
of Dorian Gray. POEMS IN PROSE, first published in The Fortnightly
Review in July 1894, collects six short, or very short tales,
beautifully written in Wilde's inimitable style, whose religious
and spiritual themes would have been shocking to its
nineteenth-century readership. And even today, the key theme
addressed in these stories, as to whether it really is possible to
bring beauty or goodness to the world, when even the best-intended
actions can lead to wholly unexpected and regrettable consequences,
can leave the reader unsettled. This new edition features new
digital typesetting, replicating the beautiful Doves Type of the
early twentieth century, designed for the quality, hand-made,
letterpress editions of a private press. Doves Type was made in
only one size, the size used in this book.
Omar Khayyam's haunting, timeless verses were translated into
English by Edward FitzGerald and first published in 1859. That
first edition is presented here in facsimile, accompanied by
computer-generated typesetting of the later editions, providing a
'complete edition'. Persian astronomer-poet Omar Khayyam, writing
nearly a thousand years ago, picks a path through life's
uncertainties, musing on fate, transience and mortality, urging his
reader to live in the moment and find joy in simple, everyday
pleasures.
The Lady of Shalott is one of the best-loved poems in the English
language. The tale of the mysterious, enigmatic Lady seems to
captivate everyone's imagination. Over a century and a half after
it was written, men still desire the Lady, and women identify with
her. In this edition, the work is embellished by four Victorian
illustrations.A new Introduction by Jocelyn Almond explores the
poem's perennial appeal. For the first time, The Lady of Shalott
has been typeset in the beautiful Doves Type of the early twentieth
century, designed for the quality, hand-made editions of a private
press. Doves Type was made in only one size, the size used in this
book.
THE SECOND OF THREE SLIM VOLUMES Roger L'Estrange, staunch
royalist, author and pamphleteer, one-time inmate of Newgate
Prison, one-time exile, one-time Member of Parliament, takes up the
teaching of the Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca, rearranging and
paraphrasing the original Latin to shape a unique and engaging work
of his own. Although it is not in our power to prevent fortune from
sending us perils and trials, we may yet meet them with courage,
free of perturbation, and bear them as unkind seasons, neither
frightened of terrors nor grieving for lost pleasures. This slim
volume is the second of three parts of Roger L'Estrange's Seneca of
a Happy Life, being itself an extract of a much larger whole,
Seneca's Morals, first published in 1678.
This volume is a revised translation of the complete text of Book
Six about Diogenes of Sinope and the Cynics, taken from The Lives
and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers written around AD 230 by the
Graeco-Roman author Diogenes Laertius. The Life of Diogenes is
accompanied by a detailed outline of Cynic philosophy, explaining
Cynic doctrine and its significance for today's audience. Alongside
the Life of Diogenes are accounts of other Cynics, including
Antisthenes, Crates and Hipparchia. The works of the early Cynics
have all been lost, and this text by Diogenes Laertius thankfully
preserves an important range of quotations and references. Despite
the Cynic's extreme stance, this idealistic philosophy still has a
valid part to play in the face of the increasing materialism of our
modern society, challenging us to re-evaluate our priorities. The
nineteenth-century translation of C. D. Yonge has been
substantially revised, and is supported by a new Introduction,
Glossary of Names, Notes and Index.
THE FIRST OF THREE SLIM VOLUMES Roger L'Estrange, staunch royalist,
author and pamphleteer, one-time inmate of Newgate Prison, one-time
exile, one-time Member of Parliament, takes up the teaching of the
Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca, rearranging and paraphrasing the
original Latin to shape a unique and engaging work of his own.
Stoic philosophy guides us through all hazards, and arms us against
all difficulties. Those who develop a good character in accordance
with Stoic principles learn to live well and face adversities and
setbacks with an unshakable equanimity. This slim volume is the
first of three parts of Roger L'Estrange's Seneca of a Happy Life,
being itself an extract from a much larger whole, Seneca's Morals,
first published in 1678.
This is a new translation of the ancient Chinese Taoist classic,
the Tao Te Ching of Lao Tzu. It aims at clarity and simplicity. Its
underlying philosophy is explored in the Introduction, and key
terms are explained in the Glossary. The Index will show
whereabouts in the Tao Te Ching key concepts and ideas are
mentioned, making it a handy tool for exploring the text and for
locating favourite passages. The book is illustrated with pen and
ink drawings.
This little book is a playful and whimsical pastiche of Ludwig
Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus - inviting readers to
savour the inspiration and instruction of Lao Tzu's classic of
philosophical Taoism, the Tao Te Ching. By exploring the mysterious
Tao and meditating on Lao Tzu's message, the Taoist Sage avoids
excess, extremes, and extravagance, embracing the oneness of the
Tao, becoming like an uncarved block, and returning to simplicity.
The book is illustrated with pen and ink drawings.
This is a short interpretation of the ancient Taoist classic named
after its author, Chuang Tzu. This ancient text, originating in
China in the fourth century BC, stands as one of the world's
profoundest manuals of spiritual transformation. In ten short
chapters, the author explores the key ideas of the Chuang Tzu,
revealing the way to enlightenment and inner peace as taught by
this ancient Taoist teacher. The book is illustrated with
traditional Chinese cut-paper designs.
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