Bøger af John Sellars

John Sellars, uno de los mayores especialistas en la filosofía estoica, nos ofrece una introducción a esta escuela de pensamiento de la antigua Roma que ofrece herramientas para aprender a vivir y no dejar que nos desborden las emociones negativas. El estoicismo fue una de las escuelas filosóficas más influyentes de la antigüedad y su influencia sigue vigente hoy en día. Surgió en Atenas hacia el 300 a. C. y se convirtió en una de las filosofías más populares del mundo romano; sus doctrinas atraían a personas de todos los estratos de la sociedad antigua, desde el esclavo Epicteto hasta el emperador Marco Aurelio. Con un lenguaje sencillo y muy divulgativo, en Estoicismo Sellars ofrece una introducción a los estoicos antiguos, a sus obras y a otros autores antiguos que refieren testimonios sobre la filosofía estoica, una escuela de vida que todavía tiene mucho que decir a los lectores del siglo XXI. ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONStoicism was one of the most influential schools of philosophy in antiquity and its influence has persisted to the present day.With a simple and very informative language, Sellars examines Stoic philosophical doctrines in depth, taking each division of Stoic theory in turn: logic, physics, and ethics. This book provides a fascinating account of the Stoic legacy from later antiquity to the present. Ideal for students and general readers.

Brought to you by Penguin.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 lessons. Aristotle's observations about the world around him and his reflections on the nature of knowledge laid the foundations for all empirical science. His study of rational thought formed the basis of formal logic, the cornerstone of philosophical investigation. His examination of Greek city-states gave us political science, while his analysis of drama remains a mainstay of literature courses around the world.In lucid prose, acclaimed philosopher John Sellars takes us on a journey through Aristotle's thought, vividly bringing to life the key ideas, and demonstrating that the famous philosopher's capacity for curiosity continues to offer us all a vision of more fulfilled lives. Aristotle has lessons still to teach.(c)2023 John Sellars (P)2023 Penguin Audio

"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 constructive way of thinking about the pleasures of friendship, our place in the world, and, perhaps most importantly, the meaning of death and why we should not fear it. The Pocket Epicurean draws on ancient wisdom in a way that feels relevant today, offering a wise way of thinking about what truly matters in our lives. It will be an excellent companion to The Pocket Stoic: both titles will appeal to contemporary readers who are looking for intelligent self-help and practical philosophical reflections on how to live a good life"--

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 what makes it resonate so powerfully today? As John Sellars shows in The Pocket Stoic, the popular image of the isolated and unfeeling Stoic hardly does justice to the rich vein of thought that we find in the work of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius, the three great Roman Stoics. Their works are recognized classics, and for good reason--they speak to some of the perennial issues that face anyone trying to navigate their way through life. These writings, fundamentally, are about how to live--how to understand your place in the world, how to cope when things don't go well, how to manage your emotions, how to behave toward others, and finally, how to live a good life. To be a Stoic is to recognize that much of the suffering in your life is due to the way you think about things, and that you have the ability to train your mind to look at the world in a new way--to recognize what you can and cannot control and to turn adversity into opportunity. Concise and accessible, The Pocket Stoic provides a welcome introduction to the lives and thought of the key Stoics. It is also a perfect guide to help you start incorporating the practice of Stoicism into your everyday approach to life.

Stoicism was one of the most influential schools of philosophy in antiquity. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to this great philosophical school. By outlining the central philosophical ideas of Stoicism, it intends to introduce readers to the different ancient authors and sources that they encounter when exploring Stoicism.