Philosophy audiobooks

Existentialism

By: Thomas Flynn

Narrated by: Jay Snyder

Length: 4 hours 52 minutes

Abridged: No

One of the leading philosophical movements of the twentieth century, existentialism has had more impact on literature and the arts than any other school of thought. Focusing on the leading figures of existentialism, including Sartre, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Kierkegaard, de Beauvoir, Merleau-Ponty, and Camus, Thomas Flynn offers a concise account... Read more

Descartes

By: Tom Sorell

Narrated by: Barbara Edelman

Length: 3 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

Descartes is perhaps best known for his statement, "Cogito, ergo sum," the cornerstone of his metaphysics. But he did not intend the metaphysics to stand apart from his scientific work, which included important investigations into physics, mathematics, and optics. In this book, Sorell shows that Descarates was, above all, an advocate and... Read more

Buddha

By: Michael Carrithers

Narrated by: Neil Shah

Length: 3 hours 30 minutes

Abridged: No

Michael Carrithers guides us through the complex and sometimes conflicting information that Buddhist texts give about the life and teaching of the Buddha. He discusses the social and political background of India in the Buddha's time, and traces the development of his thought. He also assesses the rapid and widespread assimilation of Buddhism... Read more

Schopenhauer

By: Christopher Janaway

Narrated by: Kyle Munley

Length: 5 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

Schopenhauer is considered to be the most readable of German philosophers. This book gives a succinct explanation of his metaphysical system, concentrating on the original aspects of his thought, which inspired many artists and thinkers including Nietzsche, Wagner, Freud, and Wittgenstein. Schopenhauer's central notion is that of the will—a... Read more

Poststructuralism

By: Catherine Belsey

Narrated by: Bernadette Dunne

Length: 3 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

Poststructuralism changes the way we understand the relations between human beings, their culture, and the world. Following a brief account of the historical relationship between structuralism and poststructuralism, this Very Short Introduction traces the key arguments that have led poststructuralists to challenge traditional theories of... Read more

Postmodernism

By: Christopher Butler

Narrated by: Christine Williams

Length: 4 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

Postmodernism has become the buzzword of contemporary society over the last decade. But how can it be defined? In this highly engaging introduction, the mysteries of this most elusive of concepts are unraveled, casting a critical light upon the way we live now, from the politicizing of museum culture to the cult of the politically correct. The... Read more

Political Philosophy

By: David Miller

Narrated by: Luci Bell

Length: 4 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

This Very Short Introduction introduces listeners to the key concepts of political philosophy: authority, democracy, freedom and its limits, justice, feminism, multiculturalism, and nationality. Accessible and assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, it encourages the listener to think clearly and critically about the leading political... Read more

Plato

By: Julia Annas

Narrated by: Julia Whelan

Length: 2 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

This lively and accessible introduction to Plato focuses on the philosophy and argument of his writings, drawing the listener into Plato's way of doing philosophy, and the general themes of his thinking. It looks at Plato as a thinker grappling with philosophical problems in a variety of ways, rather than a philosopher with a fully worked-out... Read more

Nothing

By: Frank Close

Narrated by: Ray Chase

Length: 4 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

This short, smart book tells you everything you need to know about "nothing." What remains when you take all the matter away? Can empty space—"nothing"—exist? To answer these questions, eminent scientist Frank Close takes us on a lively and accessible journey that ranges from ancient ideas and cultural superstitions to the frontiers of current... Read more

Nietzsche

By: Michael Tanner

Narrated by: Christine Williams

Length: 3 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

With his well-known idiosyncrasies and aphoristic style, Friedrich Nietzsche is always bracing and provocative, and temptingly easy to dip into. Michael Tanner's introduction to the philosopher's life and work examines the numerous ambiguities inherent in his writings and explodes many of the misconceptions that have grown in the hundred years... Read more

Machiavelli

By: Quentin Skinner

Narrated by: Hannibal Hills

Length: 4 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

Niccolo Machiavelli taught that political leaders must be prepared to do evil so that good may come of it, and his name has since become a byword for duplicity and immorality. Is his sinister reputation deserved? In answering this question Quentin Skinner traces the course of Machiavelli's adult life, from his time as Second Chancellor of the... Read more

Kant

By: Roger Scruton

Narrated by: Kyle Munley

Length: 5 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

Kant is arguably the most influential modern philosopher, but also one of the most difficult. Roger Scruton tackles his exceptionally complex subject with a strong hand, exploring the background to Kant's work and showing why the Critique of Pure Reason has proved so enduring. Read more

Indian Philosophy

By: Sue Hamilton

Narrated by: Neil Shah

Length: 4 hours 34 minutes

Abridged: No

India has a long, rich, and diverse tradition of philosophical thought, spanning some two and a half millennia and encompassing several major religious traditions.

In this intriguing introduction to Indian philosophy, the diversity of Indian thought is emphasized. It is structured around six schools of thought that have received classic status.... Read more

Heidegger

By: Michael Inwood

Narrated by: Jonathan Yen

Length: 5 hours 34 minutes

Abridged: No

Martin Heidegger, considered by some to be the greatest charlatan ever to claim the title of "philosopher," by some as an apologist for Nazism, and by others as an acknowledged leader in continental philosophy, is probably the most divisive thinker of the twentieth century.



In the second edition of this Very Short Introduction, Michael Inwood... Read more

Hegel

By: Peter Singer

Narrated by: Christine Williams

Length: 3 hours 30 minutes

Abridged: No

Hegel is regarded as one of the most influential figures on modern political and intellectual development. After painting Hegel's life and times in broad strokes, Peter Singer goes on to tackle some of the more challenging aspects of Hegel's philosophy. Offering a broad discussion of Hegel's ideas and an account of his major works, Singer... Read more

Habermas

By: Gordon Finlayson

Narrated by: Christine Williams

Length: 4 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

This book gives a clear overview of the philosophical work of Jürgen Habermas, the most influential German philosopher alive today, who has commented widely on subjects such as Marxism, the importance and effectiveness of communication, the reunification of Germany, and the European Union.



Gordon Finlayson provides listeners with a clear overview... Read more

Continental Philosophy

By: Simon Critchley

Narrated by: Stephen Bowlby

Length: 4 hours 27 minutes

Abridged: No

In this enlightening Very Short Introduction, Simon Critchley shows us that Continental philosophy encompasses a distinct set of philosophical traditions and practices, with a compelling range of problems all too often ignored by the analytic tradition. He discusses the ideas and approaches of philosophers such as Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche,... Read more

Augustine

By: Henry Chadwick

Narrated by: Phil Holland

Length: 4 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

Augustine was arguably the greatest early Christian philosopher. His teachings had a profound effect on Medieval scholarship, Renaissance humanism, and the religious controversies of both the Reformation and the Counter-Reformation. Here, Henry Chadwick places Augustine in his philosophical and religious context and traces the history of his... Read more

Aristotle

By: Jonathan Barnes

Narrated by: Phil Holland

Length: 3 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

The influence of Aristotle, the prince of philosophers, on the intellectual history of the West is second to none. In this book Jonathan Barnes examines Aristotle's scientific researches, his discoveries in logic and his metaphysical theories, his work in psychology and in ethics and politics, and his ideas about art and poetry, placing his... Read more

Moral, inmoral y amoral

By: Osho

Narrated by: Carlos Torres

Length: 8 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

Un libro en el que podrás descubrir que ser una persona consiente es posible, y los grandes beneficios que esto trae a tu vida. En Moral, inmoral y amoral, Osho explica la diferencia entre un ser humano consciente y uno que no ha despertado. Habla sobre lo correcto y lo incorrecto en el contexto de una realidad llena de trampas mentales. Dios,... Read more

Ancient Philosophy

By: Julia Annas

Narrated by: Pamela Gold

Length: 3 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

The tradition of ancient philosophy is a long, rich, and varied one, in which a constant note is that of discussion and argument. This book introduces listeners to some ancient debates to engage with the ancient developments of some themes. Getting away from the presentation of ancient philosophy as a succession of Great Thinkers, the book gives... Read more

The Ayurvedic Reset Diet

By: Vatsala Sperling

Narrated by: Kristy Gill

Length: 4 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

A step-by-step guide to Ayurvedic dietary resets to gently cleanse your digestive system and reboot your body and mind

• Presents easy-to-follow instructions for a full 6- or 8-week Ayurvedic rest diet, as well as a simplified 1-week plan, detailing what to eat and drink day by day

• Includes recipes, mindful eating tips, and meal prepping... Read more

The Inner Smile

By: Mantak Chia

Narrated by: Kristy Gill

Length: 2 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

A guide to the foundational practice of “smiling to the organs” to promote deep relaxation and internal health

• Presents exercises that dissolve the physical and mental tensions that can cause energy blockages and unhealthy chi flow

• Shows how to recognize illness at its inception on the organ level and how to balance the emotions to heal it... Read more

The Unknown History of Black Newspapers in America

By: Julius Kane

Narrated by: Rosie O Toole

Length: 9 minutes

Abridged: No

The Black Press made a huge difference when it came to reporting to black Americans what was going on in black America. All the lynching's, court cases and protests that were ignored by the mainstream white media, black media outlets reported everything relative to blacks in society. . This needed overview shines a light on a forgotten part of... Read more