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Il Liceo di Atene, di cui abbiamo pochi resti, è considerato a ragione uno dei luoghi più significativi dell'umanità. È il sito della scuola di Aristotele. Qui il filosofo insegnava e discuteva le risposte ai misteri più profondi della condizione umana, cambiando il modo in cui pensiamo. Oggi può essere difficile comprendere l'influenza straordinaria delle sue lezioni. Eppure le sue osservazioni sul...

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This epic poem tells the story of science and religion, embodied in the characters of Chemistian and Theologos, who engage in a lively debate about the nature of reality and the purpose of human existence. Written in a style reminiscent of Milton, the poem features vivid imagery, compelling arguments, and memorable characters. Although largely overlooked in its time, the poem has attracted renewed interest in recent years for its imaginative p...

John Sellars excels at writing short books for a general audience on ancient philosophy. . . A great way into one of the greatest philosophers of all time' Nigel Warburton, Five Books Why has Aristotle had such an astounding influence on the world? What are his key ideas? What can he still teach us today?The Lyceum in Athens, now a ruin, has a claim to be the most significant place in human history. It is the site of Aristotle's school. Here t...

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough...

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This book outlines the ways educators can support positive educational and social outcomes for the most vulnerable children in their communities. It is intended for use in schools by school leaders and classroom teachers, and by educational professionals engaged in supporting schools with students with refugee backgrounds.

This book outlines the ways educators can support positive educational and social outcomes for the most vulnerable children in their communities. It is intended for use in schools by school leaders and classroom teachers, and by educational professionals engaged in supporting schools with students with refugee backgrounds.

There is in Athens a rather plain ruin, a simple courtyard lined with fragments of wall. Yet, this little patch of land has a claim to be the most significant place in human history. It is the Lyceum, site of Aristotle's school: here the philosopher wandered, discussing his life's work with students, proposing answers to the mysteries of the human condition.Today, it can be difficult to fully comprehend the staggering influence of these lesson...

What do we really need in order to live a happy life? Over two thousand years ago the Greek philosopher Epicurus offered a seemingly simple answer: pleasure. All we really want is pleasure.Today we tend to associate the word 'Epicurean' with the enjoyment of fine food and wine and decadent self-indulgence. But, as philosopher John Sellars shows, these things are a world away from the vision of a pleasant life developed by Epicurus and his foll...

We tend to associate the term 'Epicurean' with the enjoyment of fine food and wine. But these things are a world away from the vision of a simple but pleasurable life conceived by Epicurus and his followers, who were primarily concerned with mental pleasure and with avoiding pain. Their goal, in short, was a life of tranquility. In a charming essay of 15, 000 words, Sellars walks us through the history of Epicureanism. We explore a constructiv...

Stoicism needs a new work of this kind. Sellars not only takes good account of the last thirty years of research, he also has much of his own to contribute. I particularly applaud his focus on Epictetus and on Stoicism as an art of life.J"--A.A. Long, author of "Stoic Studies

What do we really need in order to live a happy life? Over two thousand years ago the Greek philosopher Epicurus offers a seemingly simple answer: pleasure. All we really want is pleasure. Today we tend to associate the word 'Epicurean' with the enjoyment of fine food and wine and decadent self-indulgence. But, as philosopher John Sellars shows, these things are a world away from the vision of a pleasant life developed by Epicurus and his foll...

In this new study, John Sellars offers a fresh examination of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations as a work of philosophy by placing it against the background of the tradition of Stoic philosophy to which Marcus was committed.

In this new study, John Sellars offers a fresh examination of Marcus Aurelius¿ Meditations as a work of philosophy by placing it against the background of the tradition of Stoic philosophy to which Marcus was committed.

What aspects of your life do you really control? What do you do when you cannot guarantee that things will turn out in your favour? And what can Stoicism teach us about how to live together?In the past few years, Stoicism has been making a comeback. But what exactly did the Stoics believe? In Lessons in Stoicism, philosopher John Sellars weaves together the key ideas of the three great Roman Stoics - Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius - wit...

To counter the daily anxieties, stress, and emotional swings caused by the barrage of stimuli that plagues modern life, many people have been finding unexpected solace in a philosophy from a very different and distant time: Stoicism. Today, more than 100, 000 people are members of online communities for modern Stoics, and there are annual conferences, meet-ups, and workshops for those aspiring to walk the Stoic path. But what is Stoicism, and ...