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  • Stoic Six Pack 4 - The Sceptics (Illustrated)

    Pyyrhonic Sketches, Life of Pyrrho, Sextus Empiricus, The Greek Sceptics, Stoics & Sceptics and Life of Carneades

    by Diogenes Laërtius ...
    “The truth is hypothetical.”Scepticism (or skepticism), the belief that requires all information to be well supported by evidence, originated in the Skeptikoi, a first century BC Greek school who “asserted nothing.” The school was founded by Aenesidemus; our main source of the school’s teachings is Sextus Empiricus and the leader of the Sceptics was Pyrrho of Elis (365-275 BC) who had traveled to ... Read more

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  • The Cynic Philosophers

    from Diogenes to Julian

    by Lucian, Diogenes of Sinope, Emperor Julian ...
    Translated by Robert Dobbin ...
    'Poverty does not consist in the want of money,' I answered, 'nor is begging to be deplored. Poverty consists in the desire to have everything, and through violent means if necessary'From their founding in the fifth century BC and for over 800 years, the Cynic philosophers sought to cure humanity of greed and vice with their proposal of living simply. They guaranteed happiness to their adherents ... Read more

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  • The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers

    by Diogenes Laërtius ...
    Accordingly Clitarchus, in his twelfth book, says that the Gymnosophists despise death, and that the Chaldæans study astronomy and the science of soothsaying—that the Magi occupy themselves about the service to be paid to the gods, and about sacrifices and prayers, as if they were the only people to whom the deities listen: and that they deliver accounts of the existence and generation of the gods ... Read more

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  • The Stoics

    by Diogenes Laërtius ...
    In ***The Stoics***Diogenes Laërtius details the lives and philosophical opinions of the first Greek Stoic philosophers:Zeno of CitiumAriston of ChiosHerillus of CarthageDionysius the RenegadeCleanthes of AssosSphaerus of BosphorusChrysippus of SoliLaërtius’ main sources were Favorinus and Diocles of Magnesia, but his work also draws (either directly or indirectly) on books by Antisthenes of ... Read more

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  • The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers

    by Diogenes Laërtius ...
    These brief biographies of more than eighty philosophers of ancient Greece were assembled by Diogenes Laërtius in the early third century. He based these on a variety of sources that have since been lost. Because of this, his biographies have become an invaluable source of information on the development of ancient Greek philosophy, and on ancient Greek culture in general. Most of what we know ... Read more

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  • Stoic Six Pack 5 - The Cynics (Illustrated)

    An Introduction to Cynic Philosophy, The Moral Sayings of Publius Syrus, Life of Antisthenes, The Symposium (Book IV), Life of Diogenes and Life of Crates

    by Diogenes Laërtius. ...
    "I would rather go mad than feel pleasure."- Antisthenes.For Cynics the secret to happiness was living a life of virtue in harmony with Nature with only the bare essentials necessary for survival. They rejected materialism and were free of belongings. Many were homeless and proud of it. The Cynics emphasized the value of self-sufficiency, or autarkeia. They ate one (vegetarian) meal a day and made ... Read more

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  • The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers

    by Diogenes Laertius ...
    Translated by C.D. Yonge ...
    Chios Classics brings literature's greatest works back to life for new generations. All our books contain a linked table of contents.The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers is a classic collection of biographies written during the 3rd century A.D. ... Read more

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  • How to Say No

    An Ancient Guide to the Art of Cynicism

    by Diogenes, M. D. Usher ...
    Series series Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers
    An entertaining and enlightening collection of ancient writings about the philosophers who advocated simple living and rejected unthinking conformityThe Cynics were ancient Greek philosophers who stood athwart the flood of society’s material excess, unexamined conventions, and even norms of politeness and thundered “No!” Diogenes, the most famous Cynic, wasn’t shy about literally extending his ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Cybersecurity - Attack and Defense Strategies

    Infrastructure security with Red Team and Blue Team tactics

    by Yuri Diogenes, Dr. Erdal Ozkaya ...
    Enhance your organization's secure posture by improving your attack and defense strategiesKey FeaturesGain a clear understanding of the attack methods, and patterns to recognize abnormal behavior within your organization with Blue Team tacticsLearn to unique techniques to gather exploitation intelligence, identify risk and demonstrate impact with Red Team and Blue Team strategiesA practical guide ... Read more

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  • The Lives and Theories of Eminent Philosophers

    Enriched edition. Biographies, Anecdotes, and Doctrines of Ancient Greek Thinkers in the Hellenistic World

    by Diogenes Laertius ...
    Translated by Charles Duke Yonge ...
    In "The Lives and Theories of Eminent Philosophers," Diogenes Laertius meticulously compiles biographies and doctrines of ancient philosophers, offering invaluable insight into the intellectual landscape of the Hellenistic period. The text is characterized by its engaging narrative style, intertwining anecdotes with philosophical exposition, revealing not just the thoughts of revered figures like ... Read more

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  • Lives of the Eminent Philosophers

    by Diogenes Laertius

    by Diogenes Laertius, Pamela Mensch ...
    Everyone wants to live a meaningful life. Long before our own day of self-help books offering twelve-step programs and other guides to attain happiness, the philosophers of ancient Greece explored the riddle of what makes a life worth living, producing a wide variety of ideas and examples to follow. This rich tradition was recast by Diogenes Laertius into an anthology, a miscellany of maxims and ... Read more

    $35.09 USD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Cybersecurity Executive's First Year Playbook

    From Onboarding to Strategic Impact

    by Yuri Diogenes, Renana Friedlich ...
    A practical guide for new cybersecurity executives, offering a clear roadmap for the critical first year in leadership. It equips leaders with strategies, tools, and insights to build strong security foundations, trusted relationships, and lasting organizational impact.Key FeaturesAssess risks, understand the business, and build key relationships earlyBuild and execute a realistic roadmap with ... Read more

    $35.99 USD

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