"From famous figures in the history of philosophy to questions in religious theology to the relationship between knowledge and power, The Handy Western Philosophy Answer Book: Ancient Greek to Its Influence on Philosophy Today takes the sometimes esoteric ideas and the jumble of names and makes them easy to understand, enriching readers' lives and answering the question "What do the ancient Greek philosophers have to teach us about contemporary culture?""--...

This is the story of Hipparchia, one of the first women to become a philosopher. Greece, the fourth century BCE. Hipparchia travels to Athens to meet the rich son of a prominent family to whom she hopes to be married. But she also encounters a strange philosopher who lives on the streets. And as the marriage draws nearer, she becomes increasingly captivated by Crates' ideas and way of life. Torn between the traditional expectations of Greek society...

The author draws on great thinkers like Confucius, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius and Christian monks to show us what stillness is and how it might be achieved. He believes stillness is the doorway to self-mastery, discipline, and focus. He examines many of the figures that exemplify the power of stillness, including Winston Churchill, Fred Rogers and Anne Frank. This book aims to equip you with everything you need to find stillness in your own life.

Examines how the educations of America's first four presidents, and in particular their scholarly devotion to ancient Greek and Roman classics, informed the beliefs and ideals that shaped the nation's constitution and government.

"The Declaration of Independence identified "the pursuit of happiness" as one of our unalienable rights, along with life and liberty. Jeffrey Rosen, the president of the National Constitution Center, profiles six of the most influential founders--Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton--to show what pursuing happiness meant in their lives. By reading the classical Greek and Roman moral...

This comprehensive look at Stoic philosophy, in both the ancient world and today, shows how its basic principles can help you navigate the ups and downs of life as well as how you can adapt this philosophical outlook to your unique circumstances.