Philosophy audiobooks

Discourses and Enchiridion (Unabridged)

By: Epictetus

Narrated by: Malk Williams

Length: 14 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

For centuries, Stoicism was the unofficial religion of the Roman world. The stress on endurance, self-restraint, and power of the will to withstand calamity can often seem cold-hearted. It is Epictetus, a lame former slave exiled by Emperor Domitian, who offers the most precise and humane version of Stoic ideals. The Discourses, assembled by... Read more

Winter Notes on Summer Impressions (Unabridged)

By: Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Narrated by: Ben Allen

Length: 3 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

In June 1862, Dostoevsky left St. Petersburg on his first excursion to Western Europe. Ostensibly making the trip to consult Western specialists about his epilepsy, he also wished to see the source of the Western ideas he believed were corrupting Russia. Over the course of his journey he visited a number of major cities, including Berlin,... Read more

Michael Portillo: On Politics

By: Michael Portillo

Narrated by: Michael Portillo

Length: 4 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

Michael Portillo presents these specially selected shows exploring the history of democracy and the modern political systemIn a parliamentary career spanning over 20 years, Michael Portillo served as a Conservative MP and held numerous Cabinet posts. Few people are better placed to comment on politics than him, and in these thought-provoking... Read more

Philosophy for Beginners How to Understand the Basics of Philosophy as Easy as Child's Play and Successfully Apply Them in Your Everyday Life by Means of Practical Exercises

By: Jakob Schröter

Narrated by: Casey Wayman

Length: 1 hour 27 minutes

Abridged: No

Philosophy - the term sounds fascinating, beautiful, somehow romantic and harmonious, and at the same time like great intellectual effort. Yet philosophy is actually neither particularly romantic nor particularly strenuous. It is true that one has to use one's brain, and perhaps some things exceed normal common sense, but basically philosophy... Read more

Kritisch denken

By: Gerard de Vogel

Narrated by: Roy van den Groot

Length: 1 hour 18 minutes

Abridged: No

In een tijdperk waarin informatie overvloedig is en meningen gemakkelijk worden verspreid, is kritisch denken de gids die ons helpt de waarheid te onderscheiden van ruis. Het stelt ons in staat om dieper te graven, vragen te stellen en complexe problemen op te lossen.Dit boek heeft als doel een duidelijk begrip te verschaffen van kritisch denken... Read more

Every day's Metaphysics

By: Panos Sakelis

Narrated by: Panos Sakelis

Length: 6 hours 30 minutes

Abridged: No

Reality and relative reality are two completely different things. The second is what we perceive with our senses and brain. Imagine now that between these two, there are other levels of understanding that if we manage and activate them, we do not reach the perception of absolute reality. Still, at least we have a better picture of what is... Read more

Neurosultan Volume 2

By: Abhijit Naskar

Narrated by: Abhijit Naskar

Length: 1 hour 39 minutes

Abridged: No

An offering of 100 sonnets to the brave and conscientious, from Abhijit Naskar's vast ocean of over 1200 sonnets, in the voice of the humanitarian scientist himself.The volume contains selected sonnets from: Corazon Calamidad: Obedient to None, Oppressive to None, 2022 Sin Dios Sí Hay Divinidad: The Pastor Who Never Was, 2022 Divane Dynamite:... Read more

Filosofie

By: Gerard de Vogel

Narrated by: Roy van den Groot

Length: 1 hour 8 minutes

Abridged: No

In de zoektocht naar begrip en betekenis heeft de mensheid zich eeuwenlang gewend tot de filosofie. Dit boek neemt je mee op een reis door de geschiedenis van het denken, waarbij we stilstaan bij de ideeën en inzichten van enkele van de meest invloedrijke filosofen aller tijden.Filosofie is meer dan abstracte speculatie; het vormt de kern van... Read more

The Confessions of Saint Augustine

By: Saint Augustine

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 10 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Confessions of Saint Augustine" is an autobiographical work by St. Augustine of Hippo, consisting of 13 books written between AD 397 and 400. This seminal work outlines his sinful youth and his conversion to Christianity. It is widely seen as the first Western autobiography ever written, and it provides deep philosophical and theological... Read more

Mes conversations avec Claude

By: Robert Major

Narrated by: Denis Lévesque

Length: 2 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

Ce petit livre fait état d’une rencontre. Entre deux individus. Entre deux mondes. Qui, contre toute attente, se reconnaissent, conformément au sens étymologique de conversation, qui signifie précisément rencontre. Read more

El arte de ser humanos

By: Rob Riemen

Narrated by: Erick Trujillo

Length: 7 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

El arte de ser humanos radica en la nobleza de espíritu. Ser humano es un arte. No es una ciencia. Si fuera una ciencia, tendríamos definiciones aceptadas, teorías confirmadas, respuestas unívocas, protocolos y manuales para la vida. Pero no los tenemos. Ser humano es un arte. Un arte que cada individuo -con todos los deseos, incertidumbres,... Read more

Capitalismo progresista

By: Joseph E. Stiglitz

Narrated by: Carlos Olalla

Length: 14 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

Un brillante y provocador manifiesto para salvar al capitalismo de sí mismo. Todos tenemos la sensación de que el sistema económico se inclina a favor de las grandes empresas. Unas pocas corporaciones dominan sectores enteros; la industria financiera regula la economía a su antojo; los gobiernos negocian acuerdos comerciales que en absoluto... Read more

Düsünceler

By: Marcus Aurelius

Narrated by: Burak Pulat

Length: 4 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

Dünya klasiklerinin ölümsüz bir basyapiti!
Marcus Aurelius’un “Düsünceler” adli sesli kitabini dinlemenizi memnuniyetle teklif ediyoruz!
Bugün dünya zor zamanlardan geçiyor ve hepimiz çogu zaman istikrardan, kendimize ve gelecegimize güvenmekten yoksun kaliyoruz. Marcus Aurelius’un eseri, hayatin zorluklariyla nasil basa çikilacagini ögrenmek,... Read more

Capitalismo: el ideal desconocido

By: Ayn Rand

Narrated by: Santiago Gómez & Simon Gómez

Length: 14 hours 49 minutes

Abridged: No

El capitalismo es un ideal moral En esta colección de ensayos, Ayn Rand y sus colegas definen una nueva visión del significado del capitalismo, su historia y sus bases filosóficas, y se proponen demoler muchos de los mitos que lo rodean. ¿Nos conduce irremediablemente el capitalismo a depresiones, monopolios, trabajo infantil o guerras? ¿Por qué... Read more

Discourses on Livy

By: Niccolò Machiavelli

Narrated by: narrator

Length: 13 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

Discourses on Livy is the founding document of modern republicanism, and Harvey C. Mansfield and Nathan Tarcov have provided the definitive English translation of this classic work. Faithful to the original Italian text, properly attentive to Machiavelli's idiom and subtlety of thought, it is eminently readable. With a substantial introduction,... Read more

The Prince

By: Niccolò Machiavelli

Narrated by: narrator

Length: 3 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

This is an auto-narrated audiobook version of this book.

The most famous book on politics ever written, The Prince remains as lively and shocking today as when it was written almost five hundred years ago. Initially denounced as a collection of sinister maxims and a recommendation of tyranny, it has more recently been defended as the first... Read more

This Thing Called You

By: Ernest Holmes

Narrated by: Joseph Kant

Length: 3 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

The inspiration of Ernest Holmes has reached hundreds of thousands of readers through his classic works, many of which are just now becoming available. Whether a newcomer to the philosophy Holmes founded or a veteran listener, you will find great power and practicality in the words that render Holmes one of the most celebrated and beloved... Read more

Crybaby Scientists - Bringing Philosophy to Life #19

By: Albert A. Anderson

Narrated by: Albert A. Anderson

Length: 24 minutes

Abridged: No

Do scientists hold the key to humanity's future? In this episode Albert A. Anderson dives into the ethical responsibilities of scientists. Are they 'crybabies' or moral leaders? From nuclear threats to environmental crises and pandemic responses, explore how scientists impact our world. Discover the urgent need for universal moral values and a... Read more

Living with our Gift from Prometheus - Bringing Philosophy to Life #17

By: Albert A. Anderson

Narrated by: Albert A. Anderson

Length: 23 minutes

Abridged: No

Can authoritarianism truly secure our lives, and is it the answer to a divided world? Explore this question in this episode as Albert A. Anderson delves into the essence of governance. Through the lens of history and myth, discover why the distribution of political wisdom to all is crucial for democracy, justice, and the values we hold dear.... Read more

The Art of Democracy - Bringing Philosophy to Life #18

By: Albert A. Anderson

Narrated by: Albert A. Anderson

Length: 24 minutes

Abridged: No

Can art shape our democracy and our future? Join Albert A. Anderson in this episode as he explores the power of art in our society. From Hollywood strikes to thought-provoking films like 'Oppenheimer' and 'Barbie,' discover how the arts are more than just entertainment. Learn how these creative works raise vital questions about moral... Read more

Rest in Peace - Bringing Philosophy to Life #20

By: Albert A. Anderson

Narrated by: Albert A. Anderson

Length: 20 minutes

Abridged: No

How can we address existential threats like nuclear war and environmental crises? Join Albert A. Anderson in this insightful podcast episode as he channels Immanuel Kant's philosophical wisdom to propose unconventional solutions to international politics and conflict. This episode delves into the significance of Kant's ideas for creating a... Read more

Be Rich AND Spiritual

By: Yildiz Sethi

Narrated by: Sassy Clyde

Length: 6 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

If You are a Spiritual Person....does that mean you cannot be Rich? Find out how to free your mind and go beyond your limitations so you can be RICH and SPIRITUAL Discover what is required to being Rich and Spiritual in being ready for this new paradigm this book offers clearly defined steps to follow -Many of us have reached the level of... Read more

How to Earn a Fortune

By: Boris Berezovsky

Narrated by: Simon Elgar

Length: 44 minutes

Abridged: No

In the 1990s, nobody in Russia stood above Boris Berezovsky – not even the President of Russia. He built his estimated fortune of $40bn with interests in oil, media, banking, and aviation by cutting deals with bureaucrats and fellow businessmen, rapidly intimidating and charming his way to wealth.
After a change of guard in the Kremlin in the... Read more

Of Gods and Men

By: Francis Story

Narrated by: Christa Michel

Length: 27 minutes

Abridged: No

We are all familiar with the fact that man in former daysreadily believed in the existence of an unseen world, a worldof ghosts, demons, nature-spirits which were worshipped as gods,and a host of other supernatural beings. This world lay all about himand in some respects was more real to him than the physical world.It was his belief in it, and... Read more