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Daily Philosophy - Roots
Gentle wisdom for everyday lif
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad
Discover timeless wisdom from history's greatest thinkers, distilled into gentle lessons you can actually use in your daily life.
New content added monthly!
Ever wished philosophy wasn’t so… complicated?
Many people ask what is philosophy, or search for the meaning of philosophy, only to find dense books and abstract definitions that feel hard to apply to real life.
Roots offers a simpler answer.
Roots brings you the timeless wisdom of Socrates, Marcus Aurelius, Buddha, Aristotle, and other great thinkers — distilled into gentle 2–3 minute lessons you can actually use in your daily life.
Instead of long philosophy books or academic lectures, Roots focuses on clarity.
No jargon. No pressure. Just thoughtful ideas explained in a calm, human way.
What is philosophy, really?
At its heart, philosophy is about understanding life:
how to think clearly, act with integrity, face difficulty, and live with purpose.
Roots explores the definition of philosophy through practical questions:
* How should I live?
* What matters most?
* How do I respond when life is hard?
* How can I find calm and meaning?
What you’ll discover
* Practical techniques to manage anxiety and find calm
* Stoic wisdom for resilience and emotional strength
* Buddhist insights on presence and acceptance
* Ancient reflections on character, relationships, and purpose
* Simple exercises for clearer thinking and better decisions
Each lesson is short, readable, and grounded in everyday life.
How it works
Start your day with a curated lesson, or explore guided learning paths at your own pace.
Roots includes 16 thoughtfully designed paths covering themes like inner peace, courage, authentic living, emotional balance, and meaning.
Every lesson includes real-life examples and gentle reflection questions to help the ideas stay with you.
A modern alternative to philosophy books
If you’re curious about philosophy but don’t have time for heavy reading, Roots offers a lighter, more accessible way to learn — one idea at a time.
Think of it as philosophy you can return to daily, whenever you need a moment of clarity.
Always growing
New content is added regularly, introducing new thinkers and expanding existing paths with fresh perspectives and insights.
Simple and transparent pricing
Roots offers free content to get you started.
Additional lessons and paths are available through one-time purchases — no subscriptions, no hidden fees. You own what you buy, forever.
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Privacy Policy: https://lmtdigitalcreations.com/Roots/privacy.html
"The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it."
Two paths grow deeper: Life Situations now includes Frankl's tragic optimism and Rumi's healing light. Introduction to Philosophy welcomes Confucius and Lao Tzu. More wisdom, more connections.
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Information
- Seller
- LMT Digital Creations
- Size
- 23.7 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
- Languages
English and 5 more
- English, Dutch, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Lifetime Access $0.00
- Annual Plan $19.99
- A Year of Clarity $12.99
- Monthly Access $3.99
- Copyright
- © Roots 2026