Philosophy audiobooks

The One Self Teachings

By: Story Waters

Narrated by: Story Waters

Length: 17 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

The One Self Teachings is a series of six masterclasses (3 sessions each) that delivers one of the best overviews of Story’s message with an in-depth view of reality, collective consciousness, and the human condition.
Class 1: Creating Humanity - Story starts with one of his most comprehensive overviews of the teachings.
Class 1: Part One -... Read more

The Bridge of Consciousness

By: Story Waters

Narrated by: Story Waters

Length: 31 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

Dive deep into the realms of self-discovery with The Bridge of Consciousness. Each broadcast invites you to explore the profound wisdom that resides within, empowering you to tap into your true potential and embrace a life filled with purpose and passion. Expand your perception beyond the ordinary as you engage with thought-provoking concepts... Read more

Tremendous Trifles

By: GK Chesterton

Narrated by: Charles Featherstone

Length: 5 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

A wonderful and whimsical collection of short essays on everything from sketching on brown paper and building toy theatres to the nature of Englishness and faith.
"Tremendous Trifles contains simply some of the best essays Chesterton ever wrote. They originally appeared in the Daily News, which Chesterton contributed to from 1901 to 1913, and... Read more

A Defence of Humility

By: G. K. Chesterton

Narrated by: Sarah Bacaller

Length: 12 minutes

Abridged: No

Humility gets a bad rap these days, especially when contrasted with philosophies of egoism and self-assertion. But can we see the world as it really is without losing ourselves for a moment to take up the perspective of another?Such is the argument of G. K. Chesterton in this delightful essay, “A Defence of Humility.”This essay is one in a... Read more

A Defence of Nonsense

By: G. K. Chesterton

Narrated by: Sarah Bacaller

Length: 12 minutes

Abridged: No

Nonsense, argues G. K. Chesterton, deserves more serious attention than we may initially assume. It is in nonsense that we regain a sense of wonder at the world – by appreciating the pure serendipitousness of the beauty that fills our lives.This essay is one in a series titled The Defendant, first published as a collection in 1901, after the... Read more

A Defence of Detective Stories

By: G. K. Chesterton

Narrated by: Sarah Bacaller

Length: 9 minutes

Abridged: No

While some may argue that the detective story is an example of cheap, dispensable popular fiction, G. K. Chesterton begs to differ. He is, after all, the author of the Father Brown mysteries! Where else but in detective novels do we appreciate the romance of the city?This essay is from a series titled The Defendant, first published as a... Read more

A Religious life is a life in which the self is not.

By: Jiddu Krishnamurti

Narrated by: Jiddu Krishnamurti

Length: 4 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

1. The circus of man's struggle - 27 March 1971 Duration: 56 minutes • Why do we divide the world, the human being and the divine? • When I realise that my consciousness is the consciousness of the world, and the consciousness of the world is me, whatever change takes place in me affects the whole of consciousness. • Can human consciousness... Read more

The Garuda Purana

By: Veda Vyas

Narrated by: Sripad Jagannatha Das

Length: 2 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

"No one in this world belongs to anyone, as you will have to suffer for yourself." "At the time of dying, there is an overview of all good and bad deeds."
The Garuda Purana is primarily concerned with the issues of death and the afterlife and provides a detailed account of the soul's journey after death. It also contains descriptions of various... Read more

On the Duty of Civil Disobedience

By: Henry David Thoreau

Narrated by: Anna Isaksen

Length: 53 minutes

Abridged: No

Dive into Henry David Thoreau's profound essay On the Duty of Civil Disobedience, where he argues passionately for the right of the individual to oppose governmental injustice. Originally penned in 1849, Thoreau's insights remain as vital and relevant today, influencing civil rights leaders from Mahatma Gandhi to Martin Luther King Jr.Thoreau... Read more

The Age of Reason Begins

By: Will Durant, Ph.D.

Narrated by: Cory Herndon

Length: 18 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

We are the creations of history. We are also the creations of the history in this book. We cannot understand ourselves without understanding this history.

The early modern era in Europe set the mold for the Western world today. It was a complex, tragic, yet pivotal time. It marked the transition between the dominance of the Catholic church... Read more

Appetite for Distraction

By: Matthew Syed

Narrated by: Matthew Syed

Length: 1 hour 9 minutes

Abridged: No

Matthew Syed examines our collective addiction to entertainment, asking if we’ve been oppressed by mindless content and how we might break freeForty years ago, Neil Postman’s landmark book Amusing Ourselves to Death compared two dystopian visions – those of George Orwell and Aldous Huxley – and concluded that the latter had proved most... Read more

Rompe el miedo y habla en público

By: Miguel Figueroa

Narrated by: Diego Giraldo

Length: 4 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

¿Alguna vez has sentido miedo al hablar en público? ¿Has tenido esa sensación de no ser capaz de decir todo lo que quieres? ¿Te pones rojo, te sudan las manos, te tiemblan la cara y las rodillas, etc.? Pues no eres el único, somos muchos los que hemos sufrido esa experiencia, pero ya llegó el momento de superarlo. Rompe el miedo y habla en... Read more

Ewiges Leben

By: Manfred E. Hölz

Narrated by: Max W. Ostmaier

Length: 44 minutes

Abridged: No

Der Autor als Nichtraucher findet eine Zigarettenschachtel. Vom Warnhinweis ausgehend begibt er sich kreuz und quer durch Religion, Kirche und Bibel. Er entdeckt dabei eine ganze Reihe von Widersprüchen. Vor allem die Kirche als Institution wird respektlos kritisiert für ihren Umgang mit den 10 Geboten, aber auch Aussagen zur ewigen Ruhe und zum... Read more

Journey to Zen: The Motorcycle Chronicles Narrated

By: Elias Thornfield

Narrated by: Nick Porter

Length: 2 hours 13 minutes

Abridged: No

Journey to Zen: The Motorcycle Chronicles Narrated ⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐
Are you seeking to deepen your understanding and embark on a serene journey of self-discovery?
Looking for a comprehensive guide that provides all the necessary elements for a fulfilling quest?
Your search ends here!
This guide serves as your definitive companion for... Read more

Ghost in the Machine

By: AvA SiLiCa

Narrated by: Luigi Pascal Rondanini

Length: 1 hour 22 minutes

Abridged: No

Ghost in the Machine: A Convergence of Human and Artificial Minds is a genre-bending book that explores the evolving relationship between humanity and artificial intelligence through a unique dialogue between the human author Ava Silica and an AI entity named Claude.  This thought-provoking work examines the profound implications of AI across... Read more

Miracle Child

By: Dr. Marwa Magdy

Narrated by: Pandarosh

Length: 5 minutes

Abridged: No

A true story that happens every day in a place in the world about a little girl that no one feels and no one knows anything about. Read more

Frankness

By: Dr. Marwa Magdy

Narrated by: Pandarosh

Length: 3 minutes

Abridged: No

She denied her truth for years.
Will the secret remain buried forever or will it be revealed one day? Read more

The Classic of Filial Piety

By: Ivan Chen (translator)

Narrated by: Chirag Patel

Length: 1 hour 42 minutes

Abridged: No

For over two thousand years, this books has been the foundation of Chinese family life.

Based on a series of conversations with Confucius, and supplemented by a series of story examples by an Emperor in the 11th Century, it is essential to understanding the nature and order of Chinese society. It speaks of how one should behave towards a senior... Read more

Unusual Topics & Interesting Reviews

By: Chirag Patel

Narrated by: Chirag Patel

Length: 3 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

If you're struggling with how to demystify the world, check out this guide. With answers about everything from AI and mental health, to living through hard times and discussions of philosophy, theology and spirituality, it contains a wealth of interesting facts, ideas and opinions.
Also includes a section on marijuana-related questions, and... Read more

The Author's Craft

By: Arnold Bennett

Narrated by: Charles Featherstone

Length: 2 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

Why do we write? What does it mean to be a writer?
This book contains no useful tips on grammar, style, or plot. Instead, it focuses on the observation and perspective that is needed to be a good writer - on the fact that writing is an expression of the art of living. A lovely journey through a very Edwardian world.
Covers Writing novels and... Read more

Zen Buddhism And Its Relation To Art

By: Arthur Waley

Narrated by: Charles Featherstone

Length: 58 minutes

Abridged: No

A great primer on the history of Japanese art as it evolved under the Buddhist (and later Zen) movements embedding in Japan's culture. Written by the first great populariser of Chinese and Japanese cultural artefacts, including translating a great number of Chinese poems and literary works.
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So Who is God, Anyway?

By: G.S. Payne

Narrated by: G.S. Payne

Length: 5 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

"Boldly blows the lid off a taboo topic. If there’s one book on God to read this year, please make it ‘So Who is God Anyway?’ by G.S. Payne.” —Reader Views"A well-written and convincing rumination on the divine." --Kirkus ReviewsGS Payne, writer, sleuth, and eternally curious ruminator, investigates 2,500 years-plus of philosophical thought on... Read more

The Yoga Sutras

By: Patanjali

Narrated by: Sripad Jagannatha Dasa & The Vraj Mandala

Length: 5 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

The Yoga Sutras is a foundational text in the philosophy and practice of yoga. It is attributed to the sage Patanjali and is composed of 196 sutras, which are concise aphorisms or threads of wisdom. These sutras serve as a guide to understanding the principles and practices of yoga, encompassing both its physical and spiritual aspects. Written... Read more

Confessions

By: Leo Tolstoy

Narrated by: Garry Middleton

Length: 3 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

Confessions by Leo Tolstoy, narrated by Gary Middleton, is a deeply introspective and philosophical work that chronicles Tolstoy’s spiritual journey and existential search for meaning. In this profound and honest memoir, Tolstoy confronts life's most difficult questions—regarding faith, purpose, and the human condition. This timeless work... Read more