Plato's Library

Plato's Library

Read exclusive excerpts from recent and forthcoming books on ancient philosophy, provided by leading experts in the field.

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Stoicism, Bullying, and Beyond

Read this excerpt from Matthew Sharpe's new book

May 23 •

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Welcome to Plato's Library

Read exclusive excerpts from recent and forthcoming books on ancient philosophy

May 11 •

Donald J. Robertson

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Plato's Republic: A Ladybird Expert Book

Read this excerpt from the book by Prof. Angie Hobbs

May 10 •

Donald J. Robertson

How to Tell a Joke: An Ancient Guide to the Art of Humor

Read this exclusive excerpt from Michael Fontaine's upcoming book

May 9 •

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Epictetus’s Encheiridion: A New Translation and Guide to Stoic Ethics

Read this advance sneak peek courtesy of Scott Aikin and William O. Stephens

May 2 •

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From '365 Ways to Be More Stoic'

Read this exclusive excerpt from the new book by Tim LeBon

Apr 18 •

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The Life and Opinions of Socrates

Excerpt from The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers by Diogenes Laertius

Mar 4 •

Donald J. Robertson

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