"Temple" and "Timon" are two philosophical and socio-political allegories written by the ancient Greek writer Lucian of Samosata. In each of these works, the author reveals important philosophical questions with the help of various characters and images, provoking the reader to thoughtful reflections. In "The Temple" Lucian depicts the journey of the main character in an amazing city, where he communicates with deities and scientists to find the meaning of life and answers to common human questions. This book opens up new horizons of thought for the reader and allows you to rethink your universe. In "Timon" Lucian tells the story of an evil philosopher from Timon, who lost faith in humanity because of people's stupidity and envy. Because of this loss of faith, Timon decides to withdraw from civilization and live in solitude, teaching us deep morals and wisdom. Both of these works of Lucian impress with their depth of thinking and relevance of ideas that remain relevant even today. They encourage the reader not only to think, but also to find their own answers to complex questions of life and society.