Philosophy audiobooks

100 Quotes by the Dalaï Lama

By: Dalai Lama

Narrated by: Brad Carty

Length: 24 minutes

Abridged: No

The current spiritual leader of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, the 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso, is a passionate supporter of Buddhism and the rights of the Tibetan people, becoming a symbol of Tibetan nationhood for Tibetans everywhere. He is also famous for his words of wisdom which include "Remember that the best relationship is one... Read more

100 Quotes by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

By: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Narrated by: Brad Carty

Length: 23 minutes

Abridged: No

'100 Quotes by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe' is a collection of reflections and thoughts from the renowned German novelist, scientist, and philosopher. Goethe's work has had a wide-ranging influence on Western literature as well as political and philosophical thought, and this collection offers a cherry-picked selection of some of his most famous... Read more

100 Quotes by Edmond and Jules de Goncourt

By: Edmond de Goncourt & Jules de Goncourt

Narrated by: Brad Carty

Length: 18 minutes

Abridged: No

'100 Quotes by Edmond and Jules de Goncourt' is a collection of reflections and thoughts by the literary world's most unexpected collaborators. Touching on everything from religion and the nature of the self to history and poetry, the brothers' ideas are strikingly similar and timelessly resonant. An ideal book for dipping in and out of, these... Read more

100 Quotes by Marcel Proust

By: Marcel Pagnol

Narrated by: Brad Carty

Length: 26 minutes

Abridged: No

´100 Quotes by Marcel Proust' is a compendium of thoughts, observations, and reflections by one of France's greatest writers.Pithy, witty, barbed, but often touching and thoughtful, readers will discover another dimension to this noted novelist, most famous for his novel ´In Search of Lost Time´.His philosophy mainly focused on how people should... Read more

100 Quotes by Stendhal

By: Stendhal

Narrated by: Brad Carty

Length: 23 minutes

Abridged: No

Often surprising and always original, '100 Quotes by Stendhal' is a superb book for those who like to challenge the conventional. Stendhal was well known for his outspoken views on life, and this book cherry-picks some of his most entertaining and incisive thoughts. A superb read for those looking to challenge their own point of view, and those... Read more

100 Quotes by Seneca the Younger

By: Seneca the Younger

Narrated by: Brad Carty

Length: 27 minutes

Abridged: No

'100 Quotes by Seneca the Younger' is a collection of reflections from one of the most forward-thinking philosophers of his time. A confirmed follower of Stoicism, many of his thoughts focus on the value of perception, understanding, and self-knowledge. A superb read, packed with quotable lines that are timeless in their insights and proposals.... Read more

100 Quotes by Molière

By: Molière

Narrated by: Brad Carty

Length: 18 minutes

Abridged: No

'100 Quotes by Molière' is a compendium of thoughts and observations by one of the greatest minds of 17th-century France.Often witty, sometimes sharp, and occasionally touching, readers will find themselves getting a sneak peek inside Molière's mind. A superb read, '100 Quotes by Molière' is ideal for those with an interest in theatre and a... Read more

100 Quotes by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

By: Beaumarchais

Narrated by: Brad Carty

Length: 20 minutes

Abridged: No

Packed with thoughts, reflections, witticisms, and lines from his extensive body of work, '100 Quotes by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais' is a superb read for fans of this accomplished writer.Ideal for dipping in and out of, readers of this collection will find themselves surprised as to how many of his sayings have found their way into... Read more

100 Quotes by Jean Racine

By: Jean Racine

Narrated by: Brad Carty

Length: 20 minutes

Abridged: No

'100 Quotes by Jean Racine' uncovers one of the greatest playwrights of 17th-century France. Famous for the works of 'Phèdre', 'Andromaque', and 'Athalie', Racine's writings are renowned for their beauty, elegance, and style. Peppered with psychological insight, his quotes invite readers to peek behind the scenes at one of Europe's most... Read more

100 Quotes by Jean de la Fontaine

By: Jean de La Fontaine

Narrated by: Brad Carty

Length: 24 minutes

Abridged: No

'100 Quotes by Jean de la Fontaine' uncovers one of the most widely read French poets of the 17th century.In this impressive collection, readers are invited to explore Fontaine's influence on the French language, discovering pockets of wisdom and wit along the way. Having been depicted resisting the rule of Louis XIV during the dawn of the... Read more

100 Quotes by Pierre Corneille

By: Pierre Corneille

Narrated by: Brad Carty

Length: 25 minutes

Abridged: No

'100 Quotes by Pierre Corneille; is a collection of thoughts, witticisms, and observations from one of France's greatest playwrights. With Corneille's sharp mind taking centre stage, there are plenty of quotes worth committing to memory. Those familiar with his works will spot lines from his plays, making this a great read for fans of... Read more

100 Quotes by Nicolas de Chamfort

By: Nicolas de Chamfort

Narrated by: Brad Carty

Length: 26 minutes

Abridged: No

Featuring some of the most brilliant and notable sayings from a revolutionising world, '100 Quotes by Nicolas de Chamfort' paints a vivid mosaic of life during and after the French Revolution. Having thrown himself into the Republican movement and fight to overthrow the last king of France, Chamfort was one of the first to have entered the... Read more

100 Quotes by Jules Renard

By: Jules Renard

Narrated by: Brad Carty

Length: 24 minutes

Abridged: No

'100 Quotes by Jules Renard' uncovers the famous French author and member of the literary organisation, Académie Goncourt. Famous for his poems, plays and short stories, his work spans the famous 'Poil de carotte'. The English novelist Julian Barnes' 2008 memoir 'Nothing to be Frightened Of' remains a proud homage to Renard, indicative of his... Read more

100 Quotes by Jean de la Bruyère

By: Jean de La Bruyère

Narrated by: Brad Carty

Length: 28 minutes

Abridged: No

'100 Quotes by Jean de la Bruyère' is a collection of thoughts from the French philosopher, moralist, and author of 'Caractères'.Known particularly for his satirical take on philosophy and ethics, Bruyère once wrote "Life is a tragedy for those who feel, and a comedy for those who think."'100 Quotes by Jean de la Bruyère' is the ideal read for... Read more

100 Quotes by Bruce Lee

By: Bruce Lee

Narrated by: Brad Carty

Length: 19 minutes

Abridged: No

While Lee is best known as a peerless martial artist, '100 Quotes by Bruce Lee' demonstrates an extraordinary intelligence behind the flying fists. With a deep interest in philosophy and drama, this book contains thoughts and observations that are profound, thoughtful, and often funny. A superb read for those who want a peek into the mind of the... Read more

100 Quotes by Jean Giraudoux

By: Jean Giraudoux

Narrated by: Brad Carty

Length: 23 minutes

Abridged: No

'100 Quotes by Jean Giraudoux' takes readers on a journey behind the scenes of one of the most important French dramatists of the period between World War I and World War II. A novelist, essayist, diplomat, and playwright, Giraudoux's work features stylistic elegance and poetic fantasy – during a time when the world was far from at ease. An... Read more

300 Quotations from the Stoic Philosophers

By: Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus & Seneca the Younger

Narrated by: Brad Carty

Length: 1 hour 20 minutes

Abridged: No

'300 Quotations from the Stoic Philosophers' is a collection of insightful, educational, and inspiring quotes from some of the greatest ever Stoic philosophers, such as Epictetus, Seneca the Younger, and Marcus Aurelius.Founded in Athens in the 3rd century BC, Stoicism is a school of philosophy which centres around the belief that the practice... Read more

300 Quotations from Renaissance Philosophy

By: Nicolas Machiavel, Michel de Montaigne & Franci...

Narrated by: Brad Carty

Length: 1 hour 20 minutes

Abridged: No

'300 Quotations from Renaissance Philosophy' is a collection of insightful, educational, and inspiring quotes from some of the greatest ever renaissance philosophers, including French philosopher Michel de Montaigne and Italian philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli. It also includes the words of English philosopher Francis Bacon whose famous quotes... Read more

400 Quotations from Ancient Roman Philosophers

By: Marcus Aurelius, Cicero, Epictetus & Seneca the...

Narrated by: Brad Carty

Length: 1 hour 41 minutes

Abridged: No

'400 Quotations from Ancient Roman Philosophers' is a collection of quotes from Ancient Rome's greatest philosophers, whose unparalleled wit and wisdom still resonate today.This carefully crafted compilation includes the great minds of Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Cicero, and Seneca the Younger, and is guaranteed to educate and entertain. '400... Read more

400 Quotations from the Philosophy of the Enlightenment

By: Voltaire, Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau & ...

Narrated by: Brad Carty

Length: 1 hour 49 minutes

Abridged: No

Known as the 'Age of Enlightenment,' the 1700s were a time that provoked significant leaps in philosophical thought. Most importantly, the thinkers of the time espoused the virtues of happiness, the evidence provided by the senses, and the distance between organised religion and the state. '400 Quotations from the Philosophy of the... Read more

400 Quotations from Contemporary Philosophy

By: Albert Einstein, Emil Cioran, Gaston Bachelard ...

Narrated by: Brad Carty

Length: 1 hour 35 minutes

Abridged: No

'400 Quotations from Contemporary Philosophy' features the unparalleled wit and wisdom of some of contemporary philosophy's greatest practitioners. These great minds include Albert Einstein, Gaston Bachelard, Emil Cioran and Nicolas de Chamfort. A carefully crafted collection, '400 Quotations from Contemporary Philosophy' is guaranteed to... Read more

400 Quotations from the Great Philosophers of the 19th Century

By: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Søren Kierkegaard, Friedri...

Narrated by: Brad Carty

Length: 1 hour 55 minutes

Abridged: No

While we tend to think of the great thinkers as hailing from Ancient Greece, the 19th century has had more than its fair share of sharp minds.'400 Quotations from the Great Philosophers of the 19th Century' is a collection of reflections, insights, and observations from some of the best brains of that era. A superb book for dipping in and out... Read more

600 Quotations from French philosophy

By: Voltaire, Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, D...

Narrated by: Brad Carty

Length: 2 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

'600 Quotations from French Philosophy' is a collection of thoughts and reflections from six of the greatest French thinkers of all time. France's influence on Western philosophy cannot be understated, from the Age of Enlightenment through to the founding of modern philosophy. Many of these quotes have as much resonance today as they did when... Read more

300 Quotations for Being Master of One's Destiny with the Existentialist Philosophers

By: Søren Kierkegaard, Friedrich Nietzsche & Fyodor...

Narrated by: Brad Carty

Length: 1 hour 17 minutes

Abridged: No

'300 Quotations for Being Master of One's Destiny with the Existentialist Philosophers' is a fantastic collection of quotes from some of the world's greatest thinkers, including Søren Kierkegaard, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Fyodor Dostoevsky. These existential philosophers and writers explore the problem of human existence and the subjective... Read more