Philosophy audiobooks

The cold goblin

By: Khaled Mahgoub

Narrated by: Pandarosh

Length: 3 minutes

Abridged: No

A short comedic fantasy story that presents a philosophical idea. Read more

The Story of Philosophy. Contemporary American Philosophers: Santayana, James and Dewey

By: Will Durant

Narrated by: Mark Bowen

Length: 1 hour 54 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Story of Philosophy: Contemporary American Philosophers: Santayana, James, and Dewey" by Will Durant provides a detailed and accessible exploration of the lives, ideas, and lasting contributions of three pivotal figures in American philosophy.
George Santayana: Durant presents Santayana as a poet-philosopher known for his writings on... Read more

The Story of Philosophy. Herbert Spencer

By: Will Durant

Narrated by: Mark Bowen

Length: 2 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Story of Philosophy: Herbert Spencer" by Will Durant provides a detailed examination of the life and work of Herbert Spencer, a key figure in the development of 19th-century philosophy. Durant introduces Spencer as a thinker whose contributions to various fields, including sociology, biology, and ethics, have significantly influenced modern... Read more

The Story of Philosophy. Spinoza

By: Will Durant

Narrated by: Peter Coates

Length: 1 hour 58 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Story of Philosophy: Spinoza" by Will Durant provides an engaging and comprehensive exploration of the life and philosophy of Baruch Spinoza, one of the most influential thinkers of the 17th century. Durant delves into Spinoza's biography, detailing his upbringing in a Portuguese Jewish family in the Netherlands, his excommunication from... Read more

The Story of Philosophy. Contemporary European Philosophers: Bergson, Croce and Bertrand Russell

By: Will Durant

Narrated by: Mark Bowen

Length: 1 hour 51 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Story of Philosophy: Contemporary European Philosophers: Bergson, Croce, and Bertrand Russell" by Will Durant offers a comprehensive look at the lives and philosophies of three influential thinkers who shaped early 20th-century European thought. Durant provides accessible and engaging summaries of their key ideas and contributions to... Read more

Sand and Foam

By: Kahlil Gibran

Narrated by: Denis Daly

Length: 53 minutes

Abridged: No

Sand and Foam
by Kahlil Gibran
Narrated by Denis Daly
This collection of aphorisms, poems and parables has been described
as the reflections of a philosopher watching from his window
and commenting on the scenes passing before him.
Barbara Young in her biographical study of Gibran, "The Man from Lebanon,"
assessed this text as follows: "Sand and... Read more

Метаморфози, або Золотий осел

By: Апулей

Narrated by: Матвій Ніколаєв

Length: 10 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

Читачам пропонується один з найкращих творів античної літератури — роман римського письменника Апулея (125—170), що належить до вершин світового письменства. Перед нами захоплююча розповідь про дивовижні пригоди головного героя Луція, перетвореного магічною силою на осла. Роман приваблює незвичайним сплавом казкових, фольклорних та реалістичних... Read more

God & The State

By: Mikhail Bakunin

Narrated by: Geoffrey Giuliano & The Bell

Length: 3 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

"God & The State" by Mikhail Bakunin is a critical work that delves into the philosophical and political arguments against religion and the state. Bakunin, a key figure in anarchist thought, argues that both institutions are inherently oppressive and hinder human freedom and progress. He posits that religion, particularly organized religion,... Read more

Instructions to His Son

By: Sr. Walter Raleigh

Narrated by: Denis Daly

Length: 35 minutes

Abridged: No

Instructions to his Son
By Sir Walter Raleigh
Narrated by Denis Daly
During his long internment in the Tower of London Elizabethan adventurer and statesman Sir Walter Raleigh (1552 - 1618) took time to compose this thoughtful homily to his son. It consists of ten short chapters dealing with a variety of important issues such as the choice of... Read more

Noah's ark

By: Dr. Amr Mounir

Narrated by: Pandarosh

Length: 9 minutes

Abridged: No

A science fiction short story about a journey from Earth after the end of life on it to search for an alternative planet. Read more

The Story of Philosophy. Friedrich Nietzsche

By: Will Durant

Narrated by: Peter Coates

Length: 1 hour 46 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Story of Philosophy: Friedrich Nietzsche" by Will Durant provides an insightful exploration into the life, ideas, and enduring influence of Friedrich Nietzsche, one of the most provocative and impactful philosophers of the 19th century. Durant presents Nietzsche as a complex thinker whose revolutionary concepts challenged conventional... Read more

The Hermetica

By: Tim Freke & Peter Gandy

Narrated by: Brian Arens

Length: 2 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

The first easily accessible translation of the esoteric writings that inspired some of the world's greatest artists, scientists, and philosophers. Here is an essential digest of the Greco-Egyptian writings attributed to the legendary sage-god Hermes Trismegistus (Greek for thrice-greatest Hermes), a combination of the Egyptian Thoth and the... Read more

Meditations of Marcus Aurelius - Abridged

By: Pocket Classic

Narrated by: James Harrison

Length: 6 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Dive deep into the timeless wisdom of ancient Rome with "Meditations of Marcus Aurelius," an audiobook expertly narrated by James Harrison. Experience the profound thoughts and reflections of one of history's greatest philosophers and Roman Emperors, Marcus Aurelius. This audiobook captures the essence of his philosophical musings, offering... Read more

Vertical Progress

By: K. Oxovuieu

Narrated by: Remy Crikk

Length: 7 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

Today people more than ever are overwhelmed by worry about current events. Why are some people devoured by hatred and bigotry? Can we avoid the next economic crisis? Can we prevent the next global war? Will computers take over our civilization any time soon? Even though Vertical Progress does not have all answers, it provides readers with plenty... Read more

Contra la perfección

By: Michael J. Sandel

Narrated by: Alejandro Vargas-Lugo

Length: 3 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

¿Qué tiene de malo manipular nuestra naturaleza? ¿Dónde están las líneas rojas, si las hay? El filósofo Michael Sandel trata de responder a esta pregunta a través de un ameno pero profundo repaso del campo de la bioética. «Un esclarecedor análisis ético de la investigación con células madre cierra esta magnífica obra de filosofía pública».
Ray... Read more

Contraduction

By: Dan Barker

Narrated by: Dan Barker

Length: 3 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

In a quiet and unassuming way, Contraduction is utterly brilliant. Every page has a thought so deep and unexpected that it stops you in your tracks, as you not only realize, “That’s a different, really interesting way to think about the world, exactly the opposite of how I normally view things” but also, “And it is absolutely equally valid (and... Read more

Sobre verdade e mentira - Abridged

By: Friedrich Nietzsche

Narrated by: Alberto Eloy

Length: 1 hour 45 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Nesta obra, Nietzsche investiga o alcance efetivo da linguagem, sobre a qual se assenta todo o conhecimento da civilização ocidental. Para ele, a confiança do homem moderno no poder das palavras se funda no esquecimento de algo que era evidente quando as criou: elas são apenas uma metáfora para as coisas e jamais poderiam encarnar o seu... Read more

The Kybalion - Abridged

By: The Three Initiates, Bootsy Greenwood & The Fou...

Narrated by: Bootsy Greenwood

Length: 2 hours

Abridged: Yes

The Kybalion is the fundamental book on Hermetic Philosophy.This book explains the nature of existence in Seven Principles according to Ancient Egyptian Philosophy. This information was kept hidden and passed down throughout the ages and contains the underlying principles of Truth found in all systems of thought.This information can be applied... Read more

The Decline of the West

By: Oswald Spengler

Narrated by: Graham Dunlop

Length: 19 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

The decline of the West, which at first sight may appear, like the corresponding decline of the Classical Culture, a phenomenon limited in time and space, we now perceive to be a philosophical problem that, when comprehended in all its gravity, includes within itself every great question of Being.
"If therefore we are to discover in what form the... Read more

A filosofia na era trágica dos gregos

By: Friedrich Nietzsche

Narrated by: Alberto Eloy

Length: 4 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

Nietzsche, um crítico mordaz da cultura ocidental, defende neste livro a tese de que os pensadores anteriores a Platão foram os únicos a compreender a dimensão trágica das forças que regem a vida dos homens (trata-se de um dos textos mais importantes sobre a filosofia pré-socrática). Se costumamos atribuir a Sócrates o início da filosofia,... Read more

De Sócrates a Netflix

By: Claudia Lewis & Camilo Pino

Narrated by: Lucia Baldi

Length: 9 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

Descubre la filosofía desde tu sofá: De Sócrates a Netflix te lleva en un viaje filosófico con ejemplos de la vida diaria y queridos personajes de la cultura pop. ¡La filosofía nunca fue tan accesible! "Sólo sé que nada sé y ni de eso estoy seguro". Es difícil creer que una frase muy conocida, parafraseada y con la que es tan fácil identificarse... Read more

Tantra

By: Hamraz Ahsan

Narrated by: Silvia Presente

Length: 2 hours 52 minutes

Abridged: No

Tantric rituals are used to connect with divine energies and expand our consciousness. Its practices originate from Indian medieval scriptures and informs strands in Hindu, Jain and Buddhist thought. Yoga, meditation and art all formed a part of its rich, historic lineage.
In this book we uncover and explain the ideas contained within this... Read more

Confissões de Santo Agostinho

By: Santo Agostinho & Agostinho de Hipona

Narrated by: Mateus Prado

Length: 11 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

Neste livro autobiográfico, Santo Agostinho registrou suas reflexões, cujo propósito é aproximar as pessoas de Deus, assim como ele próprio foi convertido do maniqueísmo - a doutrina que postula um conflito entre o reino da luz e o das sombras - para o cristianismo.As conclusões às quais Santo Agostinho chegou têm relevância para as aspirações... Read more

What if?

By: Tamer Hegazy

Narrated by: Pandarosh

Length: 6 minutes

Abridged: No

A short story about a government employee who sits alone and reviews all of his past, what he should have done and did not do, and why he did not do it. Read more