Articles tagged with discourses.
y of topics including ethics, meditation, psychology, and the nature of reality. Unlike the shorter discourses found in the Samyutta Nikaya or the longer, more detailed texts in the Digha Nikaya, the Majjhima Nikaya strikes a balance, making it
tions of mindfulness according to the Satipatthana Sutta? The four foundations are: mindfulness of the body, mindfulness of feelings, mindfulness of mind, and mindfulness of mental phenomena. How can prac
ructured pathway—rich with symbolism, rituals, and philosophical insights—that guides practitioners toward inner realization. The focus is on transforming abstract doctrines into concrete practices that foster spi
to maintain the integrity of collective memory. Memory, Identity, and Global Politics Memory in a global age is deeply intertwined with identity politics and international relations. Collective memories i
hts are not just legal issues but deeply personal ones that affect bodily autonomy and freedom. Similarly, workplace discrimination laws cannot be fully effective unless they acknowledge the complexities of intersecting identities, such as race, class
s student, Arrian. The Discourses are a collection of informal conversations and teachings, often contrasting with his more concise Enchiridion (Manual). Books 3 and 4, especially the passage numbered 002, contain dialogues that reveal Epictetus’s pragmatic approach to Stoic ethics, emphasizing the
o conform, 1. marginalization of non-conforming identities. Opportunities: Broader social acceptance, enriched cultural expressions, strategic 2. legal gains, enhanced visibility and representation. Conclusion: A Continui
e ancient text and modern interpretive frameworks. Editorial Approach and Methodology Translation Philosophy The edition’s translators adopt a balance between literal fidelity and readability, aiming to preserve Livy’s rhetorical flourish while ma
search The detailed annotations and contextual essays foster interdisciplinary research, connecting history, literature, philosophy, and political science. Livy’s work, through these editions, becomes a living document that informs vario
