https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lives-and-opinions-of-eminent-philosophers-book-vi--6892193enPhilosophyCopyright Assorted Non Fictionhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/81a3cf9d06d67222fd9a0f6e07e08842.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lives-and-opinions-of-eminent-philosophers-book-vi--6892193Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:27:58 +0000Diogenes LaertiusAssorted Non Fictionspreaker30@podcastlibrary.orgIn this engaging recording of Book VI, uncover the lives and fascinating anecdotes of key figures from the school of Cynicism, featuring Antisthenes, Diogenes of Sinope, Monimus, Onesicritus, Crates of Thebes, Metrocles, Hipparchia, Menippus, and...false1533fa82-b7d6-56f4-b35f-1520c3459fafepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-nature-of-the-gods-marcus-tullius-cicero--74451454https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74451454Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:05:55 +0000Diogenes Laertius"On the Nature of the Gods" by Marcus Tullius Cicero delves into profound philosophical discussions surrounding the existence and nature of deities, exploring the intersections of faith, reason, and morality. This classic work invites listeners to...23999falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/politics-aristotle--74407102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74407102Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:38 +0000Diogenes Laertius"Politics-Aristotle" delves into the foundational concepts of political philosophy as articulated by Aristotle, exploring the nature of governance, justice, and the role of citizens within the state. This work remains profoundly relevant today, as it...33302falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/full-dialog--74329454https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74329454Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:05:17 +0000Diogenes Laertius"Full Dialog" invites listeners into a profound exploration of philosophical thought as presented in "Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers, Book VI." This work delves into the insights and perspectives of influential thinkers, offering a rich...2420falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trojan-women-coleridge-translation-euripides--74281200https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74281200Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:07:00 +0000Diogenes LaertiusTrojan Women, translated by Coleridge, presents a poignant exploration of the suffering and resilience of women in the aftermath of war, specifically focusing on the fate of the Trojan women after their city's fall. This timeless tragedy delves into...4834falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boys-and-girls-pliny-vol-4-pliny-the-elder-john-s-white--74168106https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74168106Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:14 +0000Diogenes LaertiusBoys' and Girls' Pliny Vol. 4, featuring the works of Pliny the Elder, translated by John S. White, invites listeners into the rich tapestry of ancient knowledge and philosophy. 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This anthology features a range of poetic forms that celebrate the divine, offer witty...11231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/selection-from-the-discourses-of-epictetus-with-the-encheiridion-epictetus--74019360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74019360Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:59 +0000Diogenes Laertius"Selection from the Discourses of Epictetus with the Encheiridion-Epictetus" presents the core teachings of the Stoic philosopher Epictetus, emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility and the power of our thoughts in shaping our...26908falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apology-of-socrates-plato-platon--73967533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73967533Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:07:20 +0000Diogenes Laertius"Apology of Socrates" by Plato is a profound exploration of Socratic philosophy, centering on Socrates' defense during his trial for impiety and corrupting the youth of Athens. This work delves into themes of virtue, justice, and the pursuit of truth,...4763falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/polity-of-the-athenians-and-the-lacedaemonians-spartans-xenophon--73914972https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73914972Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:09:40 +0000Diogenes Laertius"Polity of the Athenians and the Lacedaemonians (Spartans)" by Xenophon offers an insightful exploration of the political systems and governance of two of ancient Greece's most prominent city-states. Through a detailed examination of Athenian...6112falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mythology-jane-ellen-harrison--73811302https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73811302Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:01:36 +0000Diogenes Laertius"Mythology" by Jane Ellen Harrison delves into the profound significance of myth in shaping human understanding and cultural identity. Harrison's exploration of ancient myths reveals their enduring power and relevance, as they continue to inform...11106falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annals-vol-1-publius-cornelius-tacitus--73778856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73778856Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:01:28 +0000Diogenes Laertius"Annals Vol 1" by Publius Cornelius Tacitus offers a profound exploration of the Roman Empire's history, focusing on the reign of Tiberius and the political dynamics of the time. Tacitus, renowned for his incisive style and critical perspective,...23020falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sappho-a-new-rendering-publius-ovid-ovidius-naso-sappho--73747621https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73747621Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:01:21 +0000Diogenes Laertius"Sappho A New Rendering" offers a fresh interpretation of the works of the iconic poet Sappho, as envisioned by Publius Ovidius Naso, better known as Ovid. This audiobook invites listeners to explore the timeless themes of love, beauty, and longing...2139falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apology-of-socrates-version-3-plato-platon--73722721https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73722721Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:01:25 +0000Diogenes LaertiusThe "Apology of Socrates," a foundational text by Plato, presents Socrates' defense during his trial, where he faces charges of corrupting the youth and impiety. This profound dialogue explores themes of justice, morality, and the pursuit of truth,...4512falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oedipus-rex-storr-translation-sophocles--73702375https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73702375Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:01:26 +0000Diogenes Laertius"Oedipus Rex," translated by Storr, is a timeless tragedy by Sophocles that explores themes of fate, free will, and the quest for truth. The story follows Oedipus, the King of Thebes, as he seeks to uncover the source of a plague afflicting his city,...5088falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/commentaries-on-the-gallic-war-gaius-julius-caesar--73681781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73681781Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:01:27 +0000Diogenes Laertius"Commentaries on the Gallic War" by Gaius Julius Caesar offers a firsthand account of the military campaigns that expanded Rome's territory into Gaul. This work not only showcases Caesar's strategic prowess but also provides insight into the...26188falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysistrata-version-2-aristophanes--73659222https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73659222Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:01:38 +0000Diogenes Laertius"Lysistrata," a classic work by Aristophanes, explores themes of war, peace, and the power of unity among women. 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