Philosophy audiobooks

The Divine Pymander of Hermes Mercurius Trismegistus

By: Hermes Trismegistus

Narrated by: Graham Dunlop

Length: 3 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

Hermes Mercurius Trismegistus is the founding stone of Western esotericism. Hermes is regarded as being the author of numerous philosophical and spiritual texts, including the Divine Pymander. Even though the historical existence of Hermes is not clear, he has been regarded as the master of wisdom and the initiator of the divine knowledge for... Read more

Meditations

By: Marcus Aurelius

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 6 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

"Meditations" is a series of personal writings by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. It is a collection of philosophical reflections and insights that provide a glimpse into the Stoic philosophy practiced by Marcus Aurelius. The work is considered one of the greatest works of philosophy and has been widely read and studied for its timeless wisdom. Read more

Wisdom Pills

By: Sandeep Verm

Narrated by: Sandeep Verma

Length: 1 hour 46 minutes

Abridged: No

Welcome to Wisdom Pills, where profound insights are condensed into bite-sized doses from sages across time and traditions. Delve into each pill, let it resonate within you, and be transformed. Consume with caution, for their power lies beyond words. Join us on this journey of condensed wisdom for personal growth and self-discovery. Read more

Sobre a Brevidade da Vida

By: Sêneca

Narrated by: Mateus Prado

Length: 1 hour 34 minutes

Abridged: No

Uma das obras mais conhecidas de Sêneca é, também, um ensaio moral que traz poderosas reflexões acerca da morte, da natureza humana e da arte de viver. Tido como um dos mais consagrados textos da filosofia estoica, foi estruturado em forma de cartas dirigidas a Paulino e reúne, de maneira breve e assertiva, as ideias e os questionamentos de um... Read more

Sobre a Ira

By: Sêneca

Narrated by: Mateus Prado

Length: 4 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

Uma das figuras mais expressivas do Estoicismo, Sêneca desenvolve, neste ensaio, uma profunda argumentação sobre os perigos de se deixar vencer por aquela que, segundo ele, é a mais repulsiva e selvagem de todas as paixões: a ira. Por meio de ricos exemplos e conselhos práticos, Sêneca defende a ideia de que a raiva é sempre prejudicial,... Read more

The Myth of Enlightenment

By: OM C. Parkin

Narrated by: OM C. Parkin

Length: 49 minutes

Abridged: No

"All desires are a disguise covering up one real desire: the desire to be free." In this conversation, the biggest misconceptions about enlightenment are exposed. OM talks about the distinction between awakening experiences and enlightenment, which are often lumped together. The essential focus is to distinguish whether something is a... Read more

On the Nature of Things

By: Lucretius

Narrated by: Malk Williams

Length: 9 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

Lucretius' poem On the Nature of Things combines a scientific and philosophical treatise with some of the greatest poetry ever written. With intense moral fervour, he demonstrates to humanity that in death there is nothing to fear since the soul is mortal, and the world and everything in it is governed by the mechanical laws of nature and not... Read more

Fear and Trembling

By: Søren Kierkegaard

Narrated by: Peter Noble

Length: 1 hour 23 minutes

Abridged: No

Soren Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher, theologian, and religious author interested in human psychology. He is regarded as a leading pioneer of existentialism and one of the greatest philosophers of the 19th Century. In Fear and Trembling, Kierkegaard aimed to understand the anxiety that must have been present in Abraham when God commanded... Read more

The MEDITATIONS of Marcus Aurelius

By: Marcus Aurelius

Narrated by: Graham Dunlop

Length: 8 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

Written in Greek by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a wide range of fascinating spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Spanning from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation, they... Read more

Creative Evolution

By: Henri Bergson

Narrated by: Michael Lunts

Length: 13 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

Henri Bergson's highly influential book, ‘Creative Evolution' (‘Evolution Creatrice', 1907) established a theory of evolution - called ‘Creative Evolution Theory' - which gained a considerable following in the first half of the 20th Century. It also helped the author to win the Nobel Prize in 1927 for his work investigating the origins of... Read more

Meditations

By: Marcus Aurelius

Narrated by: Peter Noble

Length: 5 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

Written in Greek by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. While the Meditations were composed... Read more

The Original Frontier

By: Zenkai Taiun Michael J Elliston

Narrated by: Zenkai Taiun Michael J Elliston

Length: 13 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

This book is for those who have a serious interest in meditation. The Original Frontier is a thorough, yet uncomplicated guide for Zen practice: a unique resource for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike, as one of its reader's testimonials puts it. A unique approach to introducing Zen for both new practitioners, and for guiding maturing... Read more

The Prophet

By: Kahlil Gibran

Narrated by: Baruch & Starhawk

Length: 1 hour 24 minutes

Abridged: No

The Prophet is a book beloved by millions for 100 years. The Prophet is a book of 26 prose poetry fables written in English by the Lebanese-American poet and writer Kahlil Gibran. It is Gibran's best-known work. The prophet Al Mustafa has lived in the city of Orphalese for 12 years and is about to board a ship that will carry him home. He is... Read more

Estoicismo y resiliencia en tiempos de adversidad

By: Juanjo Ramos

Narrated by: Juanjo Ramos

Length: 40 minutes

Abridged: No

¿Te gustaría aprender a vivir con más sabiduría, con más fortaleza y con más felicidad? ¿Te gustaría saber cómo afrontar las dificultades de la vida con serenidad, con optimismo y con sentido? ¿Te gustaría descubrir los secretos de una filosofía milenaria que ha inspirado a grandes pensadores, líderes y artistas de todos los tiempos?
Si tu... Read more

The Prince

By: Niccolo Machiavelli

Narrated by: Douglass Scott

Length: 2 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

The Prince is a 16th-century political treatise by the Italian diplomat and political theorist Niccolo Machiavelli. From correspondence a version appears to have been distributed in 1513, using a Latin title, De Principatibus (Of Principalities). However, the printed version was not published until 1532, five years after Machiavelli's death.... Read more

The Power of the Dao

By: Max Landsberg

Narrated by: Robert Shiels

Length: 6 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

Being in flow is when you are “in the zone,” “on your game,” or even “on fire.” It is both a mental state and a physical one. You have a feeling of complete focus, full involvement, and deep enjoyment in whatever you are doing. You feel the activity takes no energy from you—indeed you feel that it is giving you energy. You barely notice the... Read more

Eyeless in Gaza - Bringing Philosophy to Life #21

By: Albert A. Anderson

Narrated by: Albert A. Anderson

Length: 21 minutes

Abridged: No

In this podcast episode, Albert A. Anderson grapples with the moral complexities of the Israel-Hamas conflict, asking fundamental questions about the justification for deadly force and the role of social justice. Delving into philosophical analyses, the episode challenges conventional notions of justice, examining historical perspectives from... Read more

Gott hasst ein Ungleichgewicht

By: Pastor Philip

Narrated by: Marianne Jacobs

Length: 10 minutes

Abridged: No

Es wird oft gesagt, dass Gott den Sünder liebt und die Sünde hasst. Das sollte uns nicht dazu verleiten, noch mehr zu sündigen, sondern zeigt das Ausmaß der Liebe und des Mitgefühls Gottes, der uns helfen will, alle Spuren der Sünde aus unserem Leben zu entfernen. Die Sünde ist schwer, sie ist ungerecht, im Moment der Teilnahme scheint sie... Read more

Democracy and Rhetoric - Bringing Philosophy to Life #22

By: Albert A. Anderson

Narrated by: Albert A. Anderson

Length: 21 minutes

Abridged: No

How does the clash between democracy and authoritarianism unfold? Exploring the ethical dimensions of leaders like Henry Kissinger and dissecting the role of truth in democratic ideals, Albert A. Anderson engages listeners in a profound reflection. Anderson draws on ancient Greek wisdom to unravel the impact of rhetoric on political persuasion,... Read more

God Hates a False Balance

By: Pastor Philip

Narrated by: Pastor Philip

Length: 13 minutes

Abridged: No

It is often said that God loves the sinner, and hates the sin. This should not give us incentive to sin more, but reveals the extent of God's love and compassion to help us remove all trace of sin from our lives. Sin is heavy, it is unjust, in the moment of participation it seems right, but it is deceitfully wrong and burdensome. The song by... Read more

The Wisdom Of Life

By: Arthur Schopenhauer

Narrated by: Christopher Turner

Length: 3 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

Arthur Schopenhauer's ""The Wisdom of Life"" is a compelling exploration into the nature of happiness and fulfillment. Written by a renowned 19th-century philosopher, this work delves into human desires and motivations, offering a unique perspective on finding meaning in life. Schopenhauer suggests that true contentment comes from within,... Read more

Stories on lord Shiva series - 22

By: Anusha HS

Narrated by: Anusha HS

Length: 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Lord shiva is adi and he is only the anthya. He is the sole reason for the happenings in both the movable and immovable worlds. Therefore, it is said that not even a spring of grass will move without his permission. He is the one who has given life to all the creatures. He is also the one who takes away the lives of all the creatures. Sadhus... Read more

Letter from Māra

By: Ajahn Puṇṇadhammo

Narrated by: Jonathan Nelson

Length: 1 hour 24 minutes

Abridged: No

In this satirical, allegorical essay, Māra - the Buddhist personification of evil and death - writes a letter to his armies with instructions on how to keep his subjects trapped in his realm of birth and death.
Māra is portrayed as a modern figure who views his dominions through a computer monitor. His armies personify the mental defilements that... Read more

El Amor de Magdalena

By: Anónimo

Narrated by: Artur Mas

Length: 53 minutes

Abridged: No

El amor de Magdalena es un texto sorprendentemente fresco y vibrante de la mística francesa del siglo XVII. Con palabras muy cálidas y audaces presenta el amor de María Magdalena por Jesús y de Jesús por ella. Se trata del amor entre dos naturalezas, la divina y la humana, y de ahí que su figura se la asocie al final del texto con la Iglesia,... Read more