Philosophy audiobooks

100 quotes by Soren Kierkgaard: Great philosophers & their inspiring thoughts

By: Soren Kierkgaard

Narrated by: Katie Haigh

Length: 29 minutes

Abridged: No

Soren Kierkegaard, a name meaning "church's garden", is a Christian philosopher whose work had a considerable influence on western philosophy and theology. His thoughts focused primarly on what it means to become a subject of one's existence, what feelings arise when faced with life choices, and the relation with God through faith. He is... Read more

100 quotes by Francis Bacon: Great philosophers & their inspiring thoughts

By: Francis Bacon

Narrated by: Katie Haigh

Length: 22 minutes

Abridged: No

Sir Francis Bacon had a tremendous impact on science and philosophy during the scientific revolution in XVIIth-century England. He was the first to argue for a skeptical and methodical approach in science, based on careful observation of events in nature, and founded on induction. His work, firmly grounded in empiricism to prevent projection of... Read more

100 quotes by Epictetus: Great philosophers & their inspiring thoughts

By: Epictetus

Narrated by: Katie Haigh

Length: 26 minutes

Abridged: No

Epictetus was born a slave, and became one of the most influential Stoic philosophers. Stoicism is the attitude allowing one to free oneself from the unnecessary suffering that arises from anxiety about events that are beyond our control; therefore, it can be of tremendous importance in one's life. According to Epictetus, our own actions and... Read more

100 quotes by Marcus Aurelius: Great philosophers & their inspiring thoughts

By: Marcus Aurelius

Narrated by: Katie Haigh

Length: 27 minutes

Abridged: No

While serving as Emperor, Aurelius wrote a series of notes and observations, following his quest for self-improvement. '100 Quotes by Marcus Aurelius: Great Philosophers & Their Inspiring Thoughts' cherry-picks the most insightful musings from this inspiring leader. While many of his thoughts are rooted in Stoicism, readers may find... Read more

100 quotes by Gautama Buddha: Great philosophers & their inspiring thoughts

By: Gautama Buddha

Narrated by: Katie Haigh

Length: 25 minutes

Abridged: No

Gautama Buddha is also known as Siddharta Gautama, or simply the Buddha, which means "Awakened" or "Enlightened". Born a prince, he chose a path of ascetism only to realize that it was as profound an illusion as self-indulgence. He achieved Enlightenment after 49 days of meditation; his awakening led him to discover the cause of suffering and... Read more

Initiation into philosophy

By: J.M. Gardner

Narrated by: Katie Haigh

Length: 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Emile Faguet's Initiation into Philosophy is a lively introduction to the fundamentals of philosophy. It aims to excite curiosity, provide a clear and concise introduction to the groundbreaking discoveries of the major philosophers, and introduce the reader to the pleasures of philosophical thought. This audiobook focuses on the seventeenth... Read more

Learn strategy with Napoleon, Sun Tzu and Machiavelli

By: Napoleon, Sun Tzu & Machiavelli

Narrated by: Katie Haigh & Paul Spera

Length: 1 hour 18 minutes

Abridged: No

Unleash your inner tactician and unlock the secrets of strategic brilliance with "Learn Strategy with Napoleon, Sun Tzu, and Machiavelli." This captivating guide invites you to delve into the minds of history's greatest military and political strategists. From Napoleon's audacious campaigns to Sun Tzu's timeless wisdom and Machiavelli's cunning... Read more

600 quotes of Ancient Philosophy: Confucius, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Plato, Socrates, Aristotle

By: Confucius, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius & Plato

Narrated by: Katie Haigh & Paul Spera

Length: 2 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

Become familiar with the most important ancient philosophers, those who shaped Western philosophy. Delve deep into their works and thoughts with a selection of the essential quotes introducing their major ideas and delineating the structure of their work with clarity. Read more

300 quotes of Renaissance Philosophy: Montaigne, Bacon & Machiavelli

By: Montaigne, Bacon & Machiavelli

Narrated by: Katie Haigh

Length: 1 hour 21 minutes

Abridged: No

Become familiar with the most important Renaissance philosophers, Michel de Montaigne, Francis Bacon and Machiavelli, the author of The Prince. These figures have shaped Western philosophy; delve deep into their works and thoughts with a selection of the essential quotes introducing their major ideas and delineating the structure of their work... Read more

400 quotes of Modern Philosophy: Nietzsche, Kant, Kierkegaard & Schopenhauer

By: Nietzsche, Kant, Kierkegaard & Schopenhauer

Narrated by: Katie Haigh

Length: 2 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

Become familiar with the most important modern philosophers, Friedrich Nietzsche, Emmanuel Kant, Soren Kierkegaard and Arthur Schopenhauer. These four figures have shaped the entirety of Western philosophy; delve deep into their works and thoughts with a selection of the essential quotes introducing their major ideas and delineating the... Read more

Learn strength with Existential philosophers: Nietzsche & Kierkegaard

By: Nietzsche & Kierkegaard

Narrated by: Katie Haigh

Length: 59 minutes

Abridged: No

Immerse yourself in the existential depths, embrace the wisdom of two philosophical giants who have influenced the way we perceive ourselves, our place in the world, and the meaning we assign to our lives. Whether you're a seeker of truth, a philosopher at heart, or simply looking to find strength in the face of life's uncertainties, this... Read more

200 quotes of Idealist philosophers: Kant & Schopenhauer

By: Kant & Schopenhauer

Narrated by: Katie Haigh

Length: 1 hour 4 minutes

Abridged: No

Embark on a transformative journey of profound ideas and insightful musings with "200 Quotes of Idealist Philosophers: Kant & Schopenhauer." From Kant's categorical imperative to Schopenhauer's philosophy of the will, these quotes offer a glimpse into the profound wisdom that shaped the foundations of idealism. Read more

Learn wisdom with Classical Greek philosophers: Plato, Socrates, Aristotle

By: Plato, Socrates & Aristotle

Narrated by: Katie Haigh & Paul Spera

Length: 1 hour 8 minutes

Abridged: No

Embark on a profound journey of wisdom with the titans of Ancient Greece: Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle. Explore the timeless teachings of these philosophical giants as they unravel the mysteries of life, ethics, and the pursuit of knowledge. Discover the enduring truths that have shaped civilizations and uncover the keys to a life of wisdom,... Read more

300 Quotes of Political Philosophy with Rousseau, Sun Tzu & Machiavelli

By: Sun Tzu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau & Niccolò Machia...

Narrated by: Katie Haigh & Brad Carty

Length: 1 hour 24 minutes

Abridged: No

Become familiar with the most important political philosophers, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Sun Tzu, author of the Art of War, and Machiavelli, author of the devilish The Prince. Delve deep into their works and thoughts with a selection of the essential quotes introducing their major ideas and delineating the structure of their work with clarity. Read more

300 quotes of French Philosophy: Montaigne, Rousseau, Voltaire

By: Montaigne, Rousseau & Voltaire

Narrated by: Katie Haigh

Length: 1 hour 17 minutes

Abridged: No

Become familiar with the most important French philosophers, Michel de Montaigne, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Voltaire. These figures have shaped Western philosophy; delve deep into their works and thoughts with a selection of the essential quotes introducing their major ideas and delineating the structure of their work with clarity. Read more

100 citations d'Aristote

By: Aristote

Narrated by: Nicolas Planchais

Length: 25 minutes

Abridged: No

Aristote est un philosophe grec de l'Antiquité. Avec Platon, dont il fut le disciple à l'Académie, il est l'un des penseurs les plus influents que le monde ait connus. Il est aussi l'un des rares à avoir abordé presque tous les domaines de connaissance de son temps : biologie, physique, métaphysique, logique, poétique, politique. Chez Aristote,... Read more

100 citations de Diderot

By: Diderot

Narrated by: Nicolas Planchais

Length: 35 minutes

Abridged: No

Diderot est reconnu pour son érudition, son esprit critique et un certain génie. Il laisse son empreinte dans l'histoire de tous les genres littéraires auxquels il s'est essayé : il pose les bases du drame bourgeois au théâtre, révolutionne le roman avec Jacques le fataliste et son maître, invente la critique à travers ses Salons et supervise la... Read more

100 citations d'Euripide

By: Euripide

Narrated by: Nicolas Planchais

Length: 29 minutes

Abridged: No

Euripide est un des trois grands tragiques de l'Athènes classique, avec Eschyle et Sophocle. Certains auteurs antiques lui attribuent 95 pièces dont 18 conservées dans leur intégralité. Il reste d'Euripide plus de pièces que d'Eschyle et Sophocle réunis, parce que sa popularité augmentait tandis que la leur déclinait. Il connut un immense succès... Read more

100 citations de Gustave Flaubert

By: Gustave Flaubert

Narrated by: Nicolas Planchais

Length: 29 minutes

Abridged: No

Gustave Flaubert a marqué la littérature universelle par la profondeur de ses analyses psychologiques, son souci de réalisme, son regard lucide sur les comportements des individus et de la société, et par la force de son style dans de grands romans comme Madame Bovary (1857), Salammbô (1862), L'Éducation sentimentale (1869), ou le recueil de... Read more

Apology

By: Plato

Narrated by: Edward Miller

Length: 1 hour 15 minutes

Abridged: No

The Apology of Socrates by Plato, presents the speech of self-defence given by Socrates in his trial for impiety and corruption (399 BC).The Apology of Socrates is the dialogue that depicts the death of Socrates, and is one of the four works, along with Euthphro, Phaedo, and Crito, through which Plato details the final days of the philosopher... Read more

Religions of Ancient China

By: Herbert Allen Giles

Narrated by: Ella Porter

Length: 1 hour 21 minutes

Abridged: No

Religions of Ancient China is a summary of the different spiritual beliefs in China. The book has five chapters: The Ancient Faith, Confucianism, Taoism, Materialism, Buddhism and Other Religions. Excerpt from the book: The problem of the universe has never offered the slightest difficulty to Chinese philosophers. Before the beginning of all... Read more

Platon. Der Denker Europas

By: Christoph Quarch

Narrated by: Christoph Quarch

Length: 4 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

Platon. Der Denker Europas Eine Einführung in seine Philosophie und Ethik von Dr. Christoph Quarch "Die europäische Philosophie", sagte der Philosoph A.N. Whitehead, "ist nichts anderes als eine Fußnotensammlung zu Platon". Das trifft zu – auch dann, wenn Platon der am meisten missverstandene Denker Europas ist. Doch gerade deshalb ist er... Read more

Platon und die Folgen

By: Christoph Quarch

Narrated by: Christoph Quarch

Length: 6 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

Platon ist ein kostbarer Gesprächspartner für alle, die zu Beginn des 21. Jahrhunderts nach einem neuen geistigen Paradigma Ausschau halten. Seine Tugendethik weist einen Ausweg aus dem postmodernen Werterelativismus, seine politische Philosophie öffnet den Blick für ein postökonomisches globales Ethos, seine Deutung der Natur begründet eine... Read more

A Price in Pain, Suffering and Death

By: Pastor Philip

Narrated by: Pastor Philip

Length: 12 minutes

Abridged: No

So you see, you don't just come to God through the name of Jesus Christ; but you come to God through the wounds of Jesus, and through the beatings and death that He suffered. Read more