by Plato, G.M.A. Grube, C.D.C. Reeve (-375)
Plato’s crowning dialogue on the nature of justice, the ideal state ruled by philosopher-kings, the theory of Forms, and the famous Allegory of the Cave.
Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi central political manifesto, Hind Swaraj (Indian Home Rule), written in 1909. In it, Gandhi critiques modern Western civilization, lays out the doctrine of satyagraha, and articulates a vision for decentralized, self-reliant human communities.
Marcus Aurelius, Gregory Hays
Written without any thought of publication by the ruler of the Roman world, Meditations consists of private spiritual reflections, psychological exercises, and Stoic maxims for remaining serene, disciplined, and virtuous amidst chaos.
Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry brings legendary Greek myths to life with rich humor and theatrical verve, tracing cosmic origins from Chaos through the Titanomachy to the scandalous exploits of the Olympians.
Thucydides, Robert B. Strassler
Thucydides chronicles the devastating twenty-seven-year civil war between democratic Athens and oligarchic Sparta that ended the Golden Age of Greece, creating the foundation of political realism.