Philosophy audiobooks

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

Magic

By: Robert Ralley

Narrated by: Deidre Rubenstein

Length: 7 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

The mysterious art of magic has been a source of wonderment since before the time of Christ. Ranging from the supernatural practices of ‘black’ magic to demonstrations of dazzling illusion, magic has been called on to conjure the evil eye, burn villages to the ground, and slice women in half. From the astrology of the three wise men to David... Read more

How Proust Can Change Your Life

By: Alain de Botton

Narrated by: Nicholas Bell

Length: 5 hours 6 minutes

Abridged: No

For anyone who ever wondered what Marcel Proust had in mind when he wrote the one-and-a-quarter-million words of In Search of Lost Time (while bedridden no less), Alain de Botton has the answer. For, in this stylish, erudite and frequently hilarious book, de Botton dips deeply into Proust’s life and work - his fiction, letter, and conversations... Read more

The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius

By: Andrew Weston & Marcus Aurelius

Narrated by: Andrew Weston

Length: 6 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

“Profound and meaningful for anyone who seeks a life of purpose”This numismatic edition of Andrew Weston's modern translation is richly annotated with living historical context to enhance your experience of the ancient philosophy text. The deeply personal thoughts in Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations reach out across the ages, resounding with truth... Read more

Shabad Jang

By: Sewak Singh, Dr.

Narrated by: Mehar Singh

Length: 15 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: No

The book “Shabad Jang” is first book by Dr. Sewak Singh. Shabad Jang book is divided into five parts – Shabad Jang (War of Words), Viakhiya Jang (War of Interpretation), Parchar Jang (War of Propaganda), Savalan Di Jangbazi (War of Questions) and Nikhedkari (Rejection). There are a total of sixty texts in these five sections. In the era in which... Read more

Aesthetics

By: Charles Taliaferro

Narrated by: Andrea Powell

Length: 4 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

What is art? Why do we find some things beautiful but not others? Is it wrong to share MP3s? These are just some of the questions explored by aesthetics, the philosophy of art. In this sweeping introduction, Charles Taliaferro skilfully guides us through different theories of art and beauty, tackling issues such as who owns art and what... Read more

The Enlightenment

By: Kieron O'Hara

Narrated by: Deidre Rubenstein

Length: 9 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

The Enlightenment has been nothing if not divisive, being blamed for bloody disasters – Auschwitz, the gulags, Islamic terrorism – as well as being heralded as the harbinger of reason and equality. To this day historians disagree over when it was, where it was, and what it was (or whether it still is). Kieron O’Hara deftly traverses these... Read more

Buddhism for Busy People

By: David Michie

Narrated by: Nicholas Bell

Length: 6 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

What does it take to be happy? We've all asked ourselves this question at some point, but few of us have found the path to lasting fulfilment. David Michie thought he had achieved his life's goals - the high level job, the expensive city apartment, the luxury car, great holidays - but a small voice was telling him he wasn't really happy. A... Read more

Humanism

By: Peter Cave

Narrated by: Andrea Powell

Length: 6 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

Does goodness require God? Do we need eternity for meaningful lives? Should we believe in God without evidence? With historical adherents as various as Mark Twain, Einstein, Freud, Philip Pullman and Frank Zappa, humanism’s central quest is to live with meaning with no need for the supernatural. Showing how humanists make sense of the world... Read more

Rest Well, Sleep Well

By: Carmen Warrington & David Jones

Narrated by: Carmen Warrington & David Jones

Length: 1 hour 4 minutes

Abridged: No

"These meditations are designed to relax you into sleep, or at least into a restful state as you prepare for satisfying slumber. In the first two tracks, the nurturing voice, almost like a lullaby, helps you relax and complete the day. From then on, the music takes over as you unwind into peaceful relaxation." Read more

Philosophy of Science

By: Geoffrey Gorham

Narrated by: Robert Meldrum

Length: 7 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

The world hasn’t met with destruction on any of the long list of predicted doomsday dates, but the possibility may have got you thinking: has science created more problems than it has solved? What is the point of science at all? Geoffrey Gorham considers these questions and explores the social and ethical implications of science by linking them... Read more

The Art of Balance

By: Tricia Brennan

Narrated by: Tricia Brennan

Length: 5 hours 6 minutes

Abridged: No

This recording provides meditations based on the emotional spectrum of colours. Individual colours have a different effect on your emotional state. For example, notice how you feel when you imagine a cool green, a bright red, or a dusky mauve. Your senses are directly connected to your emotions. By selecting the appropriate colour for the... Read more

Paul

By: Morna D. Hooker

Narrated by: Paul English

Length: 6 hours 31 minutes

Abridged: No

The Apostle Paul has shaped the course of Christian ethics for centuries and is widely regarded as the most influential theologian in the Christian tradition. In this authoritative introduction, Morna D. Hooker offers a female perspective on a figure usually portrayed as a conservative misogynist. Looking behind the epistles to reconstruct the... Read more

Existentialism

By: Thomas E. Wartenberg

Narrated by: Miranda Nation

Length: 7 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Existentialism pervades modern culture, yet if you ask most people what it means, they won’t be able to tell you. In this lively and topical introduction, Wartenberg reveals a vibrant mode of philosophical inquiry that addresses concerns at the heart of the existence of every human being. He uses classic films, novels and plays to present the... Read more

Critical Thinking

By: Sharon M. Kaye

Narrated by: Andrea Powell

Length: 4 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

Critical thinking shows people how to analyse arguments, speeches, and newspaper articles to see which faults the authors are making in their reasoning. It looks at the structure of language to demonstrate rules by which you can identify good analytical thinking and helps people to formulate clear defensible arguments themselves. With real life... Read more

Inteligencia artificial y humanismo tecnológico.

By: Marta Bertolaso & Alfredo Marcos

Narrated by: Mariano Moreno Urcelay

Length: 4 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

El título de este libro reúne dos palabras cargadas de historia y de significado: humanismo y tecnología. Es precisamente el potencial transformador de las nuevas tecnologías el que nos impulsa ahora a preguntarnos por el lugar y la naturaleza del ser humano. En la era de las transiciones digitales, necesitamos más que nunca consolidar un... Read more

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

By: Robin Sharma

Narrated by: Humphrey Bower

Length: 6 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

This is the incredible story of Julian Mantle, a superstar lawyer whose out-of-balance lifestyle leads him to a near fatal heart attack in a packed courtroom. His collapse brings on a spiritual crisis, forcing him to seek answers to life’s most important questions. Hoping to find happiness and fulfilment, he embarks upon an extraordinary... Read more

Seeking the Sacred

By: Stephanie Dowrick

Narrated by: Stephanie Dowrick

Length: 12 hours

Abridged: No

Whether you are a spiritual seeker, or simply curious, Seeking the Sacred is a book that speaks to your deepest longings and needs. It also affirms a view of humankind that is at once inclusive, uplifting and respectful. This is spirituality in action, literally transforming how we see the world, ourselves and one another. Its wholehearted... Read more

The Everlasting Man

By: G.K. Chesterton

Narrated by: Oliver Thompson

Length: 10 hours 52 minutes

Abridged: No

Embark on an extraordinary journey through history and faith with G.K. Chesterton’s The Everlasting Man. In this profound exploration, Chesterton offers a compelling defense of Christianity, tracing humanity’s spiritual evolution from prehistoric times to the rise of Christ. By contrasting pagan mythology with Christian theology, he presents a... Read more

Quantum Physics

By: Alistair Rae

Narrated by: David Thorn

Length: 6 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

From quarks to computing, this fascinating introduction covers every element of the quantum world in clear and accessible language. Drawing on a wealth of expertise to explain just what a fascinating field quantum physics is, Rae points out that it is not simply a maze of technical jargon and philosophical ideas, but a reality which affects our... Read more

Your Year For Change

By: Bronnie Ware

Narrated by: Bronnie Ware

Length: 4 hours 29 minutes

Abridged: No

Bronnie Ware's The Top Five Regrets of the Dying became an international sensation, giving people the licence to focus on the most important aspects of life in this realm. Having spent several years listening to, and then writing about, the regrets of dying people, Bronnie Ware understands the importance of acknowledging death and finding the... Read more

The Land Before Avocado

By: Richard Glover

Narrated by: Richard Glover

Length: 7 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

There’s plenty of nostalgia right now for the Australia of the past, but what was it really like? In The Land Before Avocado, Richard Glover takes a journey to an almost unrecognisable Australia. It’s a vivid portrait of a quite peculiar land: a place that is scary and weird, dangerous and incomprehensible, and now and then surprisingly... Read more

The Saint, the Surfer and the CEO

By: Robin Sharma

Narrated by: Grant Cartwright

Length: 7 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

'Release any concerns that you have about this path you’re about to walk on, and just go into it with the curiosity of a child, knowing that you’ll come out on the other side as a new person, or to be more accurate, far more of the person who you truly are and have been created to be.' Jack Valentine seemed to have it all. He made good money... Read more

On Quiet

By: Nikki Gemmell

Narrated by: Nikki Gemmell

Length: 2 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

Quiet comes as a shock in these troubled times. Quietism means 'devotional contemplation and abandonment of the will – a calm acceptance of things as they are'. Gemmell makes the case for why quiet is steadily gaining ground in this noisy age: Why we need it now more than ever. How to glean quiet, hold on to it, and work within it. Read more