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This ethical treatise proposes that the ultimate goal of human life is "eudaimonia," a state of flourishing achieved through the active exercise of virtue. Aristotle argues that character is built through habit, finding the "golden mean" between the vices of excess and deficiency. The work covers a wide range of human experience, from the nature of voluntary action to the different types of friendship and the importance of intellectual contemplation. It is a practical guide to living a good life, grounded in reason and human nature.

This dialogue presents a formidable intellectual challenge, featuring a youthful Socrates who is rigorously critiqued by the veteran philosopher Parmenides and his student Zeno. The text dissects the Theory of Forms with surgical precision, raising difficult questions about participation, likeness, and the unity of the Good. It shifts into a complex gymnastic of dialectic, exploring the necessary consequences of asserting whether "the one" exists or does not exist. This is Platos most technical and abstract work, often seen as a training manual for the highest levels of philosophical thought.

Aristotle investigates the "first philosophy," seeking to understand the fundamental principles that govern all of existence. The text moves beyond physical observation to question the nature of substance, potentiality, and the divine intellect that moves the universe without being moved. It addresses the core questions of what it means for something to be, distinguishing between the accidental and the essential. This work remains a cornerstone of ontological inquiry, challenging the reader to grasp the underlying architecture of reality.

Aristotle formulates a system for classifying every object of human thought into ten distinct categories, such as substance, quality, and relation. This logical framework is designed to prevent ambiguity in language and to structure the way we predicate attributes to subjects. The text lays the groundwork for all deductive reasoning, establishing the rules for how we define and describe the world. It is the essential alphabet of Aristotelian logic, enabling clear and coherent argumentation.

The home of Callias becomes the setting for a dramatic showdown between Socrates and the most famous sophist of the age, Protagoras. The debate centers on the unity of the virtues and whether political skill can be taught, with the two thinkers frequently reversing their initial positions. Plato vividly dramatizes the clash between the long, eloquent speeches of the sophist and the short, incisive questions of the philosopher. The text offers a nuanced look at the relativism of the sophists and the Socratic equation of virtue with knowledge.

In this sequel to the Timaeus, Plato describes the mighty island nation of Atlantis, a civilization blessed by Poseidon but corrupted by mortal greed. The text details the citys concentric rings of water and land, its military power, and its eventual war with prehistoric Athens. The dialogue breaks off mid-sentence as Zeus prepares to punish the Atlanteans, leaving the story a tantalizing fragment. It is the origin of the Atlantis myth, serving as a warning against imperial overreach.

Set in the prison cell where Socrates spends his final moments, this dialogue transforms the tragedy of execution into a celebration of the philosophical life. The conversation focuses on four arguments for the immortality of the soul, offering a robust defense of the belief that death is merely the separation of the soul from the body. As the poison takes effect, the narrative maintains a serene and hopeful tone, emphasizing the philosophers detachment from physical concerns. It is a profoundly moving testament to the power of reason to conquer the fear of death.

In this concise analysis of dramatic art, Aristotle identifies the key components that make tragedy a powerful medium for emotional cleansing. He discusses the necessity of a unified plot, the "hamartia" or tragic flaw of the hero, and the cathartic effect of pity and fear on the audience. The text contrasts poetry with history, arguing that poetry is more philosophical because it deals with universals rather than particulars. It remains the primary source for understanding the structure and purpose of classical storytelling.

Aristotle exposes the tricks and fallacies used in competitive debate to produce the illusion of refutation without the substance of truth. He categorizes the various forms of verbal ambiguity and logical error, teaching the student how to dismantle a deceptive argument. The work serves as a defensive manual for the philosopher, protecting the integrity of dialectic against those who argue for victory rather than truth. It emphasizes the importance of precise language and valid reasoning in the pursuit of knowledge.

This work offers a variation on Aristotles ethical themes, focusing on the pursuit of the good and the role of virtue in a happy life. It examines the nature of voluntary action and moral responsibility, asking how we can be held accountable for our character. The text explores the relationship between wisdom and moral virtue, suggesting that knowing the good is intertwined with doing the good. It serves as a philosophical guide to the development of a noble and self-sufficient character.

This work explores the bridge between the determined world of nature and the free world of morality through the faculty of judgment. Kant analyzes our experience of the beautiful and the sublime, arguing that aesthetic pleasure acts as a symbol of the morally good. He also investigates the concept of teleology, asking if living organisms must be understood as having an internal purpose. It is a dense but rewarding study of how the human mind organizes the chaos of the world into harmony.

Prelude to a Philosophy of the Future (German: Jenseits von Gut und Bose: Vorspiel einer Philosophie der Zukunft) is a book by philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche that expands the ideas of his previous work, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, with a more critical and polemical approach. It was first published in 1886.In Beyond Good and Evil, Nietzsche accuses past philosophers of lacking critical sense and blindly accepting dogmatic premises in their consideration of morality. Specifically, he accuses them of founding grand metaphysical systems upon the faith that the good man is the opposite of the evil man, rather than just a different expression of the same basic impulses that find more direct expression in the evil man.The work moves into the realm "beyond good and evil" in the sense of leaving behind the traditional morality which Nietzsche subjects to a destructive critique in favour of what he regards as an affirmative approach that fearlessly confronts the perspectivalnature of knowledge and the perilous condition of the modern individual.

Un trepidante viaje por la historia de la filosofía a lomos de una Harley.De la Grecia arcaica a la caída del Muro de Berlín, de Aristóteles a Žižek, de Hipatia a Hannah Arendt nos separa una larguís

De Heráclito de Éfeso a Hegel, de Sócrates e Platão a Marx e Engels, a dialética mostrou ser um método abrangente de abordar as questões filosóficas e científicas, na medida em que nelas possam estar

O livro traz a Doutrina Cristã sob a ótica do autor.Nascido na cidade de Senhor do Bonfim/BA no ano de 1930 tendo lá residido por 20 anos, o autor, de hábitos simples e entusiasta da importância da l

A disputa em torno do problema da demarcação insistiu durante muito tempo em buscar na metodologia da pesquisa científica a sua resposta. Este livro sugere que o que distingue a atividade científica

Private letters that became a guide to living well.Written as personal correspondence, Senecas letters explore fear, time, wealth, friendship, and the pursuit of virtue. Clear and direct, they offer practical Stoic philosophy meant for daily reflection rather than abstract theory.Each letter feels intimate and urgent, confronting the pressures of life with calm discipline and moral clarity.An essential classic for readers seeking wisdom, resilience, and self-mastery.Open anywhere and find insight that still speaks today.Why This Edition? Complete unabridged philosophical text Clean modern formatting Clickable Table of Contents Optimized Kindle navigation Carefully proofread for clarity Ideal for rereading and reference

Una antología esencial que reúne los pasajes más reveladores de los Ensayos de Montaigne, acompañados por el comentario inteligente y sensible de André Gide.Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592) es autor de un solo libro, los Ensayos. El exito de su obra seria inexplicable sin su extraordinaria personalidad. En estas paginas, siguiendo la maxima del oraculo de Delfos conocete a ti mismo, el propio autor se toma como objeto de estudio, como materia literaria. Y en esta exploracion, y con el convencimiento de que cada individuo encierra en si la esencia del hombre, Montaigne ofrece una descripcion de la naturaleza humana en general.Sus escritos fluyen al hilo de los acontecimientos de su vida y de sus lecturas, sin un plan preestablecido ni metodo rigido, guiados por la curiosidad y el movimiento mismo del pensamiento.Esta edicion recupera la antologia que la editorial Longmans de Nueva York encargo a Andre Gide Premio Nobel y uno de los grandes escritores del siglo XX , The Living Thoughts of Montaigne. Esta es una magnifica seleccion concebida para acercar al lector moderno la voz viva y palpitante del pensador frances.

La inteligencia sin elocuencia es impotencia, pero la elocuencia sin inteligencia es peor que el silencio.Neel Burton une filosofía y retórica para que tus ideas convenzan. Porque por más brillante que sea una idea, no vale si no se comunica; y la retorica pese a su mala fama es clave para lograr objetivos y frenar a los nuevos sofistas. Platon lo sabia: la verdad persuade mas cuando va de la mano de la retorica.Pensar como Platon y hablar como Ciceron parece dos libros en uno pensar y hablar, pero es mas que eso: explora la relacion estrecha, y a veces tirante, entre dos actividades profundamente humanas.Platon afino el pensamiento con preguntas que desarman falacias; Ciceron convirtio las buenas ideas en discursos que mueven a la accion. Este libro combina ambos mundos: te enseña a construir argumentos verdaderos y a presentarlos con claridad, emocion y estilo.Si no sabes pensar, te manipulan; si no sabes hablar, te ignoran.

HANNAH ARENDT (1906-1975) es una de las pensadoras más influyentes del siglo XX. Emigrada a París tras el ascenso del nazismo, en 1941 marchó a vivir a Estados Unidos, donde ejerció como docente en la Universidad de Chicago, en Berkeley y Princeton. Con obras como Los origenes del totalitarismo (1951), La condicion humana (1958) y Eichmann en Jerusalen (1963) se consagro como referente de la teoria politica contemporanea.En este ensayo, Rita Corsi expone el pensamiento de Hannah Arendt de manera clara y sintetica, ofreciendo asi una panoramica de una teoria politica caracterizada por la experiencia de los fascismos europeos, la aparicion de los movimientos socialdemocratas y la influencia de pensadores como Heidegger y Jaspers.La coleccion MUJERES Y PENSAMIENTO POLITICO ofrece una serie de estudios dedicados a pensadoras y teoricas de la politica, fruto de recientes investigaciones confiadas a estudiosas y estudiosos de la disciplina, con el objetivo de paliar la falta de reconocimiento femenino en el canon del pensamiento politico contemporaneo.