Philosophy audiobooks

Take 5

By: Carmen Warrington & David Jones

Narrated by: Carmen Warrington & David Jones

Length: 1 hour 2 minutes

Abridged: No

These meditations include breathing and relaxation exercises, affirmations, easy visualisations, guided journeys, mindfulness and calming techniques and a soundbath - with such variety, there's bound to be one just right for you today. Read more

Forgiveness & Other Acts of Love

By: Stephanie Dowrick

Narrated by: Stephanie Dowrick

Length: 12 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

In Dr Stephanie Dowrick’s most loved bestseller, she reconsiders the six great qualities that she herself depended upon in a time of great need. The timeless qualities of courage, fidelity, restraint, generosity, tolerance and forgiveness become new here. As Stephanie Dowrick shows in this intimate and inspiring book, these are the qualities... Read more

Marx

By: Andrew Collier

Narrated by: Richard Aspel

Length: 7 hours 27 minutes

Abridged: No

Although one of the most influential thinkers of the last millennium, Karl Marx was relatively unheralded during most of his lifetime. Famous for predicting the inevitable demise of capitalism, it was only after his death that his clarion call reached a wide audience: “Workers of the world unite - you have nothing to lose but your chains.”... Read more

Guided Meditations: Grace and Courage

By: Stephanie Dowrick

Narrated by: Stephanie Dowrick

Length: 1 hour 16 minutes

Abridged: No

Two deeply supportive meditations from leading writer Stephanie Dowrick are combined here with the exceptional music of singer-composer Tony Backhouse. Working collaboratively, these two outstanding artists offer a unique ineer experienc of consolation, peace, joy and hope. The first meditation is an invitation to open to grace. The second... Read more

Fifteen Out of the Box Ideas which will Change the World

By: Martin K Ettington

Narrated by: Martin K Ettington

Length: 2 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

The world is not as we think it is. We are taught standard accepted beliefs from birth and many of them are not correct or a misunderstanding of the truth.Who am I to say so? At this writing I’m nearly seventy years old and I’ve spent my life observing reality as an engineer and explorer of the unknown.I’ve had many weird and paranormal... Read more

Fifteen Out of the Box Ideas which will Change the World

By: Martin K. Ettington

Narrated by: Martin K. Ettington

Length: 2 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

The world is not as we think it is. We are taught standard accepted beliefs from birth and many of them are not correct or a misunderstanding of the truth.Who am I to say so? At this writing I’m nearly seventy years old and I’ve spent my life observing reality as an engineer and explorer of the unknown.I’ve had many weird and paranormal... Read more

Relax

By: Carmen Warrington & David Jones

Narrated by: Carmen Warrington & David Jones

Length: 1 hour 3 minutes

Abridged: No

Relaxation is an essential ingredient for a healthy, happy, fulfilling life. In this audiobook there is a physical relaxation exercise, and delightful creative meditations to relax your body and your mind. Relax. You deserve it. Read more

The Quiet

By: Paul Wilson

Narrated by: Paul Wilson

Length: 7 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

Imagine there is a place where you can't be touched by the noise and tensions of the modern world. Where, no matter what's going on around you, you can find time and space and room to breathe. This place exists. It's called The Quiet. Some people spend a lifetime of meditation practice and spiritual studies trying to find it. You can be on your... Read more

Anticapitalism

By: Simon Tormey

Narrated by: Adrian Mulraney

Length: 7 hours 52 minutes

Abridged: No

Every aspect of the anti-capitalist world is covered in this helpful guide, from The Wombles to Zapatistas, NGOs to environmentalism, Paris 1968 to Seattle and beyond. Picking up where Naomi Klein left off, this is not so much a manifesto as a roadmap, which captures the essence of the movement, and also articulates a range of possibilities for... Read more

Medieval Philosophy

By: Sharon M. Kaye

Narrated by: Paul English

Length: 6 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

Why do good things happen to bad people? Can we prove whether God exists? What is the difference between right and wrong? Medieval philosophers were centrally concerned with such questions: questions which are as relevant today as a thousand years ago when the likes of Anselm and Aquinas sought to resolve them. In this fast-paced, enlightening... Read more

Philosophy of Religion

By: Charles Taliaferro

Narrated by: Deidre Rubenstein

Length: 8 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

Isaac Asimov said that "whatever the tortures of hell, I think the boredom of heaven would be even worse." Such quandaries are the bread and butter of philosophy of religion. Questioning why evil exists, whether God could create a stone he couldn’t lift, and if the wonder of life suggests a Creator, this fascinating branch of philosophy is... Read more

Dewey

By: David Hildebrand

Narrated by: Christine Williams

Length: 7 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

An icon of philosophy and psychology during the first half of the 20th century and the author of over forty books across a range of topics, Dewey is known as the father of functional psychology and a pivotal figure of the pragmatist movement, as well as the progressive movement in education. This concise and critical look at Dewey’s work... Read more

Islamic Philosophy

By: Majid Fakhry

Narrated by: Raad Rawi

Length: 7 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

From the introduction of Greek Philosophy into the Muslim world in the eighth century, right through to modern times, Majid Fakhry charts the evolution and interaction of philosophy, theology, and mysticism in the Islamic context. Highlighting key individuals, movements, concepts and writings, Fakhry also explores the conflicts and... Read more

Today I Will

By: Carmen Warrington & David Jones

Narrated by: Carmen Warrington & David Jones

Length: 50 minutes

Abridged: No

A little determination is all it takes to create some much-needed space in your day. When will you take time out? When will you meditate to give your mind a rest? Today I will. Relax and refresh your mind with these five delightful creative meditations. Read more

Right & Wrong

By: Hugh Mackay

Narrated by: Charles 'Bud' Tingwell

Length: 8 hours 31 minutes

Abridged: No

In life there are few, if any, moral absolutes for us to rely on, and facing an increasing array of choices we often lack the confidence of knowing we have made the right choice. In Right & Wrong, respected social commentator Hugh Mackay suggests some personal strategies that will make it easier to work out what is right and wrong for each... Read more

Aquinas

By: Edward Feser

Narrated by: Adrian Mulraney

Length: 7 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

One of the most influential philosophers and theologians in the history of Western thought, St Thomas Aquinas established the foundations for much of modern philosophy of religion, and is famous for his arguments for the existence of God. In this cogent and multifaceted introduction to the great saint's work, Edward Feser argues that you cannot... Read more

Choosing Happiness

By: Stephanie Dowrick

Narrated by: Carmen Warrington

Length: 15 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: No

The message of this book is very simple – you can be happier. You can also be a source of happiness, encouragement and support for other people. Understanding that your happiness largely depends on your outlook on life, your inner values and resilience, and on the way you regard and treat other people, you can take charge of your large and small... Read more

The Map of the Soul - Guided Meditations

By: Tricia Brennan

Narrated by: Tricia Brennan

Length: 3 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

The Map of the Soul Guided Meditations, the partner recording to the original The Map of the Soul, will help you discover your true purpose, as you delve deep within yourself to find the answers. These 12 delightful meditations move you through the transformation process and help you to strengthen your internal self-image and move towards... Read more

Philosophy of Mind

By: Edward Feser

Narrated by: Andrea Powell

Length: 9 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

In this lively and entertaining introduction to the philosophy of mind, Edward Feser explores the questions central to the discipline, and relates them not only to the human brain and its capacity for thought, but also to the increasing sophistication of artificial intelligence. This in-depth primer is an account of all the most important and... Read more

Anarchism

By: Ruth Kinna

Narrated by: Miranda Nation

Length: 7 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

What do anarchists stand for? In this clear and penetrating study, Ruth Kinna goes directly to the heart of this controversial ideology, explaining the influences that have shaped anarchism and the different tactics and strategies that have been used by anarchists throughout history to achieve their ends. Kinna covers themes both historical and... Read more

The Stress First Aid Kit

By: Tricia Brennan

Narrated by: Tricia Brennan

Length: 5 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

Coping with today's lifestyle can leave you feeling empty, anxious, overwhelmed and burnt out. These recordings provide immediate relief from the symptoms of everyday stress. By selecting the appropriate track, you will be able to specifically target any one of the following complaints: aching heart, fuzzy head, dragging feet, stomach knots,... Read more

Descartes

By: Harry M Bracken

Narrated by: Richard Aspel

Length: 5 hours 30 minutes

Abridged: No

The father of modern philosophy, Descartes is still one of the most widely discussed philosophers today. Putting rationalism above all else, he sought to base all knowledge of the world on a single idea: ‘I think, therefore I am’. This introduction expertly summarises his thoughts on the dualism of mind and body, his proofs for God’s existence... Read more

In the Company of Rilke

By: Stephanie Dowrick

Narrated by: Stephanie Dowrick

Length: 12 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Rainer Maria Rilke was a giant of twentieth-century writing who remains a rare visionary voice for our own time. This audio edition of Dr Stephanie Dowrick's acclaimed book allows you literally to "hear" how and why Rilke's extraordinary words continue to captivate readers, not least through his profound understanding of the depth and beauty of... Read more

Poetics

By: Aristotle

Narrated by: Stacey Patterson

Length: 2 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

Aristotle's Poetics (Greek: Περὶ ποιητικῆς; Latin: De Poetica) is the earliest surviving work of dramatic theory and first extant philosophical treatise to focus on literary theory. In it, Aristotle offers an account of what he calls "poetry" (a term that derives from a classical Greek term, ποιητής, that means "poet; author; maker" and in this... Read more