Philosophy audiobooks
Van mythen tot Socrates
By: Johan Braeckman
Narrated by: Johan Braeckman
Length: 13 hours 34 minutes
Abridged: No
Dit is deel 1 van de serie Een geschiedenis van de westerse wijsbegeerte en gaat over de periode van 3000 tot 400 v.C. waarin Johan de ontwikkelingen van de wijsbegeerte bespreekt vanaf de oudst bekende mythen en verhalen, de presocratici en sofisten tot en met Socrates, die de gifbeker dronk in 399 v.C. In zijn colleges neemt Johan Braeckman de... Read more
View audiobookVan Plato tot Sextus Empiricus
By: Johan Braeckman
Narrated by: Johan Braeckman
Length: 26 hours 30 minutes
Abridged: No
Dit is deel 2 van de serie Een geschiedenis van de westerse wijsbegeerte en gaat over de periode van de 4de eeuw v.C. tot de 3de eeuw n.C., waarin filosoof Johan Braeckman uitgebreid ingaat op de levens, werken en filosofie van Plato en Aristoteles. Daarnaast behandelt hij de Hellenistische filosofieën, zoals het cynisme, het epicurisme, het... Read more
View audiobookOns innerlijk ontleed
By: Floris Cohen
Narrated by: Floris Cohen
Length: 6 hours 13 minutes
Abridged: No
Dit hoorcollege gaat over kernvragen van het menselijk bestaan en over het raadsel dat we zo vaak voor onszelf zijn. Het gaat over hoe we ons gedragen, individueel en in groepsverband. Het gaat over onze complexiteit, morele dilemma's, tegenstrijdigheden, grootsheid en misère. Wat hebben we nodig voor een gelukkig leven? En wat te doen als we... Read more
View audiobookWittgenstein en de muziek
By: Herman Philipse & Leo Samama
Narrated by: Herman Philipse & Leo Samama
Length: 2 hours 59 minutes
Abridged: No
Ludwig Wittgenstein is één van de belangrijkste denkers uit de 20e eeuw en zijn filosofische werk omvat vrijwel het hele menselijk denken en handelen, met nadruk op de logica. Weinig mensen echter weten dat muziek een hoofdrol speelde in zijn leven. Hij groeide op in een muzikale familie, waar grote componisten als Brahms en Mahler over de vloer... Read more
View audiobookRousseau
By: Maarten Doorman
Narrated by: Maarten Doorman
Length: 3 hours 52 minutes
Abridged: No
Vanaf Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) zijn we in de greep van het verlangen naar echtheid en authenticiteit. Naar de natuur, naar spontaniteit, jeugd, vriendschap en liefde. Meer dan 300 jaar geleden werd Rousseau geboren, maar de uitvinder van het ik is nog altijd onder ons. Dankzij sociale media snappen we meer dan ooit dat we onszelf moeten... Read more
View audiobookVerlichting vandaag
By: Johan Braeckman, Herman Philipse, Tinneke Beeck...
Narrated by: Johan Braeckman, Herman Philipse, Tinneke Beeck...
Length: 6 hours 57 minutes
Abridged: No
De historische Verlichting wordt vandaag zowel verguisd als opgehemeld. Sommigen ontwaren in onze politieke zeden een Verlichtingsfundamentalisme, anderen menen dat de idealen van de Verlichting bedreigd worden. In deze serie hoorcolleges worden de verschillende aspecten van de Verlichting belicht en in verband gebracht met hedendaagse problemen... Read more
View audiobookThe Emerald Tablet
By: Dennis William Hauck
Narrated by: Barry Morrison
Length: 13 hours 22 minutes
Abridged: No
The Emerald Tablet—an ancient document that contains the essence of the alchemical teachings—has had an important influence on many Western spiritual and religious traditions. Ostensibly concerned with turning base metals into gold, alchemy was in fact dedicated to transforming the lead of self into the gold of spirit. This brilliant history of... Read more
View audiobookEchoes of Eternity
By: Christian Felix
Narrated by: Christian Felix
Length: 5 hours 7 minutes
Abridged: No
"Echoes of Eternity: Myth, Ritual, and the Persistence of the Sacred" by Christian Felix offers a captivating exploration of religious experience worldwide. Felix delves into the dichotomy between the sacred and the profane, revealing how rituals, myths, and symbols bridge the gap between the mundane and the transcendent. Through meticulous... Read more
View audiobookThe Egyptian Book of the Dead
By: E.A Wallis Budge
Narrated by: Graham Dunlop
Length: 9 hours 18 minutes
Abridged: No
This ancient funerary text contains a collection of spells, prayers and incantations designed to guide the departed through the perils of the underworld. Written to ensure eternal life, these scrolls were often left in the sarcophagus of the deceased and now offer fascinating insight into Egyptian culture.This beautifully illustrated edition... Read more
View audiobookWabi-Sabi Unveiled: Embracing the Beauty of the Imperfect Now
By: Natalie Evans
Narrated by: Natalie Evans
Length: 4 hours 5 minutes
Abridged: No
"Wabi-Sabi Unveiled: Embracing the Beauty of the Imperfect Now - A Practical Guide to Mindful Living and Inspired Creativity" is a captivating exploration into the ancient Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, inviting readers on a transformative journey to discover the profound beauty in imperfection and the simplicity of the present moment.... Read more
View audiobookKahil Gibral: THE PROPHET
By: Kahil Gibral
Narrated by: philip chenevert
Length: 1 hour 25 minutes
Abridged: No
The Prophet is a book of 26 prose poetry fables written in English by the Lebanese-American poet and writer Kahlil Gibran.[1] It was originally published in 1923 by Alfred A. Knopf. It is Gibran's best known work. The Prophet has been translated into over 100 languages, making it one of the most translated books in history,[2] as well as one of... Read more
View audiobookTrabajo asalariado y capital
By: Karl Marx
Narrated by: José Peña Coto
Length: 1 hour 27 minutes
Abridged: No
Introducción accesible a los conceptos clave del pensamiento marxista.Trabajo asalariado y capital es crucial para entender las bases del pensamiento marxista sobre la economía y la sociedad. Proporciona una crítica incisiva del capitalismo y sienta las bases de la obra posterior de Karl Marx, uno de los pensadores más influyentes de la historia... Read more
View audiobookÜber das Wesen der menschlichen Freiheit
By: Friedrich Schelling
Narrated by: Volker Braumann
Length: 9 hours 32 minutes
Abridged: No
Friedrich Schellings "Philosophische Untersuchungen über das Wesen der menschlichen Freiheit und die damit zusammenhängenden Gegenstände", auch bekannt als seine "Freiheitsschrift", gehört zu den zentralen Texten jener philosophisch so fruchtbaren Periode, die heute als Deutscher Idealismus bezeichnet wird. In ihr nähert sich Schelling der... Read more
View audiobookL'altra Faccia dell'Intelligenza Artificiale
By: Alessandro Sindona
Narrated by: Marianna Adamo
Length: 4 hours 5 minutes
Abridged: No
Cosa accadrebbe se l'intelligenza artificiale iniziasse a prendere decisioni morali al posto nostro?In 'L'altra faccia dell'intelligenza artificiale', Sindona esplora come l'IA stia ridefinendo i confini tra etica umana e decisioni automatizzate.Scoprirai come questi sistemi possono decidere efficacemente chi assumere durante i colloqui di... Read more
View audiobookMarvelous Mints
By: Betterlisten
Narrated by: Susun Weed
Length: 11 hours 57 minutes
Abridged: No
Join us as we at Betterlisten embark on a journey with Susun Weed as she leads us through the enchanting world of her garden, unveiling the profound healing properties of plants within the Mint family. Officially known as Lamiaceae, this botanical clan encompasses some of the most cherished and essential plants for both gardens and culinary... Read more
View audiobookAs a Man Thinketh
By: James Allen
Narrated by: Graham Dunlop
Length: 48 minutes
Abridged: No
A pioneer of the self-help movement, author James Allen’s most famous title is As a Man Thinketh. This book offers the keys to personal responsibility and freedom. When you understand that what you think influences what you become, you can learn to adjust your thought life accordingly.
In Allen’s classic work, he writes a fascinating exploration... Read more
Bullsh*t Comparisons
By: Andrew Brooks
Narrated by: Andrew Brooks
Length: 8 hours 40 minutes
Abridged: No
Bullshit Comparisons will challenge the way you think about rankings, charts, and other marketing and political tools designed to create odious and dangerous comparisons.
Is Boris Johnson really like Winston Churchill? Are electric cars actually greener than petrol ones? Which is the world's most successful university? Is Lisbon the new... Read more
La Force du Silence
By: Émile T. Dumont
Narrated by: Émile T. Dumont
Length: 2 hours 52 minutes
Abridged: No
Découvrez la puissance du silence et son pouvoir de transformation !Embarquez dans le monde fascinant du silence grâce à ce livre clair, direct et simple. Renouez avec le silence émotionnel, mental et spirituel, et explorez tous les recoins du silence. Soyez à l'écoute de vos pensées et de vos émotions, et faites l'expérience du calme que seul... Read more
View audiobookThe Story of Philosophy. Plato
By: Will Durant
Narrated by: Mark Bowen
Length: TBA
Abridged: No
"The Story of Philosophy: Plato" by Will Durant is a captivating exploration of the life and philosophical ideas of the ancient Greek thinker, Plato. In this edition, Durant brings Plato's philosophy to life with vivid imagery that enhances the reader's understanding and engagement. Durant provides readers with a comprehensive overview of... Read more
View audiobookThe Sun My Heart
By: Thich Nhat Hanh
Narrated by: Brother Phap Huu
Length: 4 hours 42 minutes
Abridged: No
The sequel to the bestselling Miracle of Mindfulness. A “friend rather than a book,” The Sun My Heart is a true spiritual classic with wisdom for any situation.
One of Thich Nhat Hanh’s most beloved books, The Sun My Heart contains the journey, on the path of everyday practice, from mindfulness to insight. Using the objects and events of everyday... Read more
The Road to Serfdom
By: Friedrich Hayek
Narrated by: Graham Dunlop
Length: 8 hours 19 minutes
Abridged: No
A classic work in political philosophy, intellectual history and economics, The Road to Serfdom has inspired and infuriated politicians and scholars for half a century. Originally published in 1944, it was seen as heretical for its passionate warning against the dangers of state control over the means of production. For Hayek, the collectivist... Read more
View audiobookComo un hombre piensa, así es su vida
By: James Allen
Narrated by: José Peña Coto
Length: 1 hour 7 minutes
Abridged: No
“Sueña sueños elevados, y tal como sueñas, así llegarás a ser.” James Allen.CLÁSICO DEL PENSAMIENTO POSITIVO Y LA AUTOAYUDA.Como un hombre piensa, así es su vida (As a Man Thinketh) es una obra fundamental en la literatura de desarrollo personal, publicada por primera vez en 1903. Este libro, aunque breve, ha tenido un impacto perdurable en... Read more
View audiobookThe Black Practice of Disbelief
By: Anthony Pinn
Narrated by: Darian Dauchan
Length: 3 hours 19 minutes
Abridged: No
A short introduction to Black Humanism: its history, its present, and the rich cultural sensibilities that infuse it
In the United States, to be a Black American is to be a Black Christian. And there’s something to this assumption in that the vast majority of African Americans are Christian. However, in recent years a growing number of African... Read more
Reclaiming Art in the Age of Artifice
By: J.F. Martel
Narrated by: J.F. Martel & Donna Tartt
Length: 4 hours 38 minutes
Abridged: No
With a new Introduction by Donna Tartt, exclusive to the audiobook.
Part treatise, part critique, part call to action, Reclaiming Art in the Age of Artifice is a journey into the uncanny realities revealed to us in the great works of art of the past and present.Received opinion holds that art is culturally-determined and relative. We are told... Read more