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The Complete Philosophy Collection: Meditations, The Republic, The Art of War, Beyond Good and Evil,

What do Stoics, strategists, and poets have in common? They asked better questions—and lived bolder answers. The Complete Philosophy Collection brings together 15+ of the most influential philosophical texts in human history—newly translated for clarity and narrated to inspire. Spanning thousands of years and many traditions, this audiobook will help you cultivate resilience, sharpen your thinking, and explore the nature of truth, ethics, leadership, and existence. This audiobook includes: - Meditations by Marcus Aurelius - The Art of War by Sun Tzu - Beyond Good and Evil & Thus Spoke Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche - Self-Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson - Letters from a Stoic by Seneca - The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi - Fear and Trembling by Søren Kierkegaard - The Analects by Confucius - The Republic by Plato - On the Nature of Things by Lucretius - Nicomachean Ethics & Politics by Aristotle - The Enchiridion by Epictetus - As a Man Thinketh by James Allen And many more fundamental philosophical works. Each section is introduced with helpful context, then presented in fresh, modern language—perfect for thoughtful listeners ready to absorb life-changing ideas. This is more than an audiobook. It’s a timeless classroom for the mind and soul.

Aristotle, Confucius, Epictetus, Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, James Allen, Lucretius, Marcus Aurelius, Miyamoto Musashi, Plato, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Seneca, Sun Tzu, Søren Kierkegaard, Tim Zengerink (Author), Zeek Ring (Narrator)

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The Complete Strategy, Leadership, Philosophy, Stoicism & Hermeticism Classic Collection: The Art of

Five Great Traditions. One Powerful Journey. The Complete Strategy, Leadership, Philosophy, Stoicism & Hermeticism Classic Collection is the all-in-one audiobook for mastering life’s greatest challenges—from leading others to conquering the self. This anthology includes the world’s most enduring works of wisdom, from military manuals and political treatises to spiritual teachings and philosophical dialogues—fully modernized and narrated with clarity and impact. This audiobook includes: - The Art of War by Sun Tzu - The Prince and The Art of War by Machiavelli - The Book of Five Rings by Musashi - On War by Clausewitz - Commentaries by Julius Caesar - Meditations by Marcus Aurelius - Letters from a Stoic by Seneca - The Enchiridion by Epictetus - The Kybalion, Corpus Hermeticum, Emerald Tablets, and Asclepius - The Republic by Plato, Politics by Aristotle, and Beyond Good and Evil by Nietzsche, And many more... Each work is introduced with historical background and adapted for flow and meaning in today’s world. Listen today—and begin mastering strategy, spirit, and self.

Aristotle, Carl von Clausewitz, Confucius, Epictetus, Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, Hermes Trismegistus, Lao Tzu, Marcus Aurelius, Niccolo Machiavelli, Plato, Seneca, Sun Tzu, Tim Zengerink (Author), Zeek Ring (Narrator)

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On Longevity and the Shortness of Life: A Stoic Guide to Time, Meaning, and Living Fully

What if you could make the most of your time, live with purpose, and never feel like life is slipping away? On the Shortness of Life: A Stoic Guide to Time, Meaning, and Living Fully brings you the timeless wisdom of Seneca, one of the greatest Stoic philosophers, thoughtfully adapted for today’s listeners. Written nearly two thousand years ago, On the Shortness of Life explores life’s most pressing question: How can we make the most of our time? Seneca’s powerful insights remind us that life is not inherently short—but often wasted on distractions, trivial pursuits, and unexamined living. This isn’t just a philosophical essay—it’s a practical guide to focusing on what truly matters, finding deeper meaning, and living fully. Whether you’re navigating a busy life, struggling with time management, or searching for clarity, Seneca’s teachings provide the tools to take control of your time and live intentionally. What You’ll Discover: - The Value of Time: Understand why time is your most precious resource and how to stop wasting it. - How to Live Fully: Find purpose, prioritize meaning, and embrace each day with intention. - A Stoic Guide to Mindfulness: Stay present, focus on what you can control, and live with clarity. - Modernized for Today’s Listeners: Experience Seneca’s wisdom in clear, accessible language designed for modern life. Seneca’s reflections are a timeless antidote to the distractions and busyness of the modern world. His teachings inspire us to examine how we spend our time, embrace what truly matters, and live with purpose. Imagine having the tools to break free from distractions, focus on what truly matters, and live fully. Download your copy today and discover how to make the most of your life with the wisdom of Seneca.

Seneca, Tim Zengerink (Author), Zeek Ring (Narrator)

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The Philosophy Collection: Meditations; Beyond Good and Evil; The Art of War; The Republic; & More

This collection, read by Audie award-winning narrators, includes unabridged recordings of 11 of the most renowned, widely-read, and essential philosophical works from Ancient Greece and Asia to 19th century America, including: - Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius - The Book of Five Rings, by Miyamoto Musashi - Self Reliance, by Ralph Waldo Emerson - Beyond Good and Evil, by Friedrich Nietzsche - Fear and Trembling, by Søren Kierkegaard - The Art of War, by Sun Tzu - The Enchiridion & Discourses, by Epictetus - The Analects of Confucius, by Confucius - The Republic, by Plato - On the Nature of Things, by Lucretius - Letters from a Stoic, by Seneca This audiobook is fully indexed. Once downloaded, each book and chapter will be listed so you can easily navigate to the individual section.

Confucius, Epictetus, Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, Lucretius, Marcus Aurelius, Miyamoto Musashi, Plato, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Seneca, Sun Tzu, Søren Kierkegaard (Author), Malk Williams, Peter Noble (Narrator)

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Letters from a Stoic

Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BC-AD 65) is one of the most famous Roman philosophers. Instrumental in guiding the Roman Empire under emperor Nero, Seneca influenced him from a young age with his Stoic principles. Later in life, he wrote Letters from a Stoic, detailing these principles in full. Seneca’s letters read like a diary or a handbook of philosophical meditations. Often beginning with observations on daily life, the letters focus on many traditional themes of Stoic philosophy, such as the contempt of death, the value of friendship, and virtue as the supreme good.

Seneca (Author), Malk Williams (Narrator)

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On the Shortness of Life (Unabridged)

On the Shortness of Life by Seneca - De Brevitate Vitae (English: On the Shortness of Life) is a moral essay written by Seneca the Younger, a Roman Stoic philosopher, sometime around the year 49 AD, to his father-in-law Paulinus. The philosopher brings up many Stoic principles on the nature of time, namely that people waste much of it in meaningless pursuits. According to the essay, nature gives people enough time to do what is really important and the individual must allot it properly. In general, time is best used by living in the present moment in pursuit of the intentional, purposeful life. Contents In chapter 1 Seneca counters the complaint that life is too short with the view that life is long enough if well-managed. Chapters 2 to 9 survey the many ways in which life is squandered and time frittered away by those people (occupati) engrossed in pointless pursuits. Chapters 10 to 17 contrast the philosophical approach to leisure (otium) with the deluded common approach. This culminates in chapters 18 to 20 showing the emancipation of the wise, who can soar above the lives of others mired in endless preoccupation. Themes In the treatise Seneca argues that we waste so much time because we do not properly value it. We expend great effort in protecting other valuables such as money and property, but because time appears intangible, we allow others to occupy it and take time away from us. Wise people, on the other hand, understand that time is the most valuable of all resources, and with effort can free themselves from external control to engage in meaningful introspection and create an intentional life. Seneca urges his readers to live in the present, and adapt themselves to a purposeful life in agreement with nature. Only by doing so, can one then truly unlock both past and future. The completeness of each present moment allows one's awareness to expand to the equal of that of the universe, and achieve true virtue and happiness. The statements which urge Paulinus to retire from public life are in notable contrast to Seneca's advice in his De Tranquillitate Animi (to his friend Annaeus Serenus) to seek public employments in order to render life attractive. However, in his related treatise, De Otio, Seneca makes the point that there is no inconsistency, and that one can serve the greater community in either or both roles.

Seneca (Author), Nelson Parker (Narrator)

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How to Do the Right Thing: An Ancient Guide to Treating People Fairly

How ancient Stoicism can help teach us to treat others-and ourselves-more fairly and mercifully There are times when we've all felt that we haven't been treated as we deserve-that we've been misjudged, shortchanged, or given a raw deal. And, at one time or another, other people have probably felt that we've treated them just as unfairly. How to Do the Right Thing draws on the principles of ancient Stoicism as articulated by the Roman statesman and philosopher Seneca to help listeners better navigate one of the most important practical questions of daily life-how to do right by others. Starting from the virtue of magnanimity-the opposite of small-mindedness-How to Do the Right Thing draws together lessons from Seneca's writings that stress the importance of calm and clear thinking, of judging oneself fairly before judging others, and of cutting people slack, with a bias toward mercy-all delivered in crisp and lively new translations.

Seneca (Author), Mike Chamberlain (Narrator)

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How to Have a Life: An Ancient Guide to Using Our Time Wisely

A vibrant new translation of Seneca's 'On the Shortness of Life,' a pointed reminder to make the most of our time Who doesn't worry sometimes that smart phones, the Internet, and TV are robbing us of time and preventing us from having a life? How can we make the most of our time on earth? In the first century AD, the Stoic philosopher Seneca the Younger offered one of the most famous answers to that question in his essay 'On the Shortness of Life'-a work that has more to teach us today than ever before. In How to Have a Life, James Romm presents a vibrant new translation of Seneca's brilliant essay, plus two Senecan letters on the same theme, complete with an inviting introduction. With devastating satiric wit, skillfully captured in this translation, Seneca lampoons the ways we squander our time and fail to realize how precious it is. We don't allow people to steal our money, yet we allow them to plunder our time, or else we give it away ourselves in useless, idle pursuits. Seneca also describes how we can make better use of our brief days and years. In the process, he argues, we can make our lives longer, or even everlasting, because to live a real life is to attain a kind of immortality.

Seneca (Author), Esther Wane (Narrator)

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Dialogues (Unabridged)

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Feel anxious, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled? You're not alone. Roman statesman and philosopher Seneca wrestled with these very issues two thousand years ago. In this audiobook, we'll delve into his timeless wisdom, found in his 'Dialogues.' Seneca, your guide on the path to inner peace, will show you how to conquer grief, manage your time, and find meaning in a world filled with distractions. Listen and learn to face life's challenges with reason and virtue, like the Stoics did. Are you ready to transform your anxieties into tranquility? Seneca's 'Dialogues' await.

Seneca (Author), Digital Voice Marcus G (Narrator)

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Von der Kürze des Lebens: Ungekürzt

Ungekürzte Lesung von Benjamin Lucas. „Unsere Lebenszeit, heißt es, sei uns zu kurz bemessen, zu rasch, zu reißend verfliege die uns vergönnte Spanne der Zeit, so schnell, daß mit Ausnahme einiger weniger den anderen das Leben noch mitten unter den Zurüstungen zum Leben entweiche.“ Der römische Philosoph Seneca lehrt, wie man aus einem kurzen Leben ein langes macht. Sein Versprechen: „Das Leben, das uns gegeben ist, ist lang genug und völlig ausreichend zur Vollführung auch der herrlichsten Taten, wenn es nur von Anfang bis zum Ende gut verwendet würde.“ Der zeitlose Essay des Stoikers Seneca bietet ein tiefen Einblick in die Kunst des Lebens. „Es gibt keine Kunst, die schwerer zu erlernen wäre. Lehrmeister für andere Künste finden sich allenthalben und zwar in großer Zahl; in einigen dieser Künste zeigten sich sogar schon Knaben dermaßen bewandert, daß sie bereits als Lehrer auftreten könnten; aber leben zu lernen, dazu gehört das ganze Leben, und, was du vielleicht noch wunderbarer finden wirst, sein Leben lang muß man sterben lernen.“ Von der Kürze des Lebens – ein kurzweiliges und lange fortwirkendes Hörvergnügen.

Seneca (Author), Benjamin Lucas (Narrator)

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On the Happy Life - The Complete Dialogues

In his dialogues the Stoic philosopher Seneca outlines his thoughts on how to live in a troubled world. Tutor to the young emperor Nero, Seneca wrote practical philosophical exercises that draw upon contemporary Roman life and illuminate the intellectual concerns of the day. The dialogues also have much to say to the modern reader, as they range widely across subjects such as the shortness of life, tranquility of mind, anger, mercy, happiness, and grief at the loss of a loved one. Seneca's accessible, aphoristic style makes his writing especially attractive as an introduction to Stoic philosophy, and belies its reputation for austerity and dogmatism.

Seneca (Author), Ric Jerrom (Narrator)

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How to Give: An Ancient Guide to Giving and Receiving

Timeless wisdom on generosity and gratitude from the great Stoic philosopher Seneca To give and receive well may be the most human thing you can do-but it is also the closest you can come to divinity. So argues the great Roman Stoic thinker Seneca in his longest and most searching moral treatise, 'On Benefits' (De Beneficiis). James Romm's splendid new translation of essential selections from this work conveys the heart of Seneca's argument that generosity and gratitude are among the most important of all virtues. For Seneca, the impulse to give to others lies at the very foundation of society; without it, we are helpless creatures, worse than wild beasts. But generosity did not arise randomly or by chance. Seneca sees it as part of our desire to emulate the gods, whose creation of the earth and heavens stands as the greatest gift of all. Seneca's soaring prose captures his wonder at that gift, and expresses a profound sense of gratitude that will inspire today's audiences. Complete with an enlightening introduction, How to Give is a timeless guide to the profound significance of true generosity.

Seneca (Author), James Cameron Stewart (Narrator)

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