Philosophy audiobooks

The Chemical Marriage

By: Manly Palmer Hall

Narrated by: Dennis Logan

Length: 39 minutes

Abridged: No

The self-admitted author of The Chemical Marriage, Johann Valentin Andreæ, born in Württemberg in 1586, was twenty-eight years of age when that work was first published. It was presumably written about twelve years prior to its publication--or when the author was fifteen or sixteen years old. The fact is almost incredible that one so young could... Read more

Bacon, Shakespere and the Rosicrucians

By: Manly Palmer Hall

Narrated by: Dennis Logan

Length: 29 minutes

Abridged: No

The present consideration of the Bacon--Shakspere--Rosicrucian controversy is undertaken not for the vain purpose of digging up dead men's bones but rather in the hope that a critical analysis will aid in the rediscovery of that knowledge lost to the world since the oracles were silenced. It was W. F. C. Wigston who called the Bard of Avon... Read more

American Indian Symbolism

By: Manly Palmer Hall

Narrated by: Dennis Logan

Length: 38 minutes

Abridged: No

The North American Indian is by nature a symbolist, a mystic, and a philosopher. Like most: aboriginal peoples, his soul was en rapport with the cosmic agencies manifesting about him. Not only did his Manidos control creation from their exalted seats above the clouds, but they also descended into the world of men and mingled with their red... Read more

Mystic Christianity

By: Manly Palmer

Narrated by: Dennis Logan

Length: 37 minutes

Abridged: No

The true story of the life of Jesus of Nazareth has never been unfolded to the world, either in the accepted Gospels or in the Apocrypha, although a few stray hints may be found in some of the commentaries written by the ante-Nicene Fathers. The facts concerning His identity and mission are among the priceless mysteries preserved to this day in... Read more

Freemasonic Symbolism

By: Manly Palmer Hall

Narrated by: Dennis Logan

Length: 40 minutes

Abridged: No

According to Freemasonic symbolism, Enoch, fearing that all knowledge of the sacred Mysteries would be lost at the time of the Deluge, erected the two columns mentioned in the quotation. Upon the metal column in appropriate allegorical symbols he engraved the secret reaching and upon the marble column placed an inscription stating that a short... Read more

Rosicrucian Doctrines and Tenets

By: Manly Palmer Hall

Narrated by: Dennis Logan

Length: 1 hour 10 minutes

Abridged: No

Trustworthy information is unavailable concerning the actual philosophical beliefs, political aspirations, and humanitarian activities of the Rosicrucian Fraternity. Today, as of old, the mysteries of the Society are preserved inviolate by virtue of their essential nature; and attempts to interpret Rosicrucian philosophy are but speculations,... Read more

The Theory and Practice of Alchemy

By: Manly Palmer Hall

Narrated by: Dennis Logan

Length: 2 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

ALCHEMY, the secret art of the land of Khem, is one of the two oldest sciences known to the world. The other is astrology. The beginnings of both extend back into the obscurity of prehistoric times. According to the earliest records extant, alchemy and astrology were considered as divinely revealed to man so that by their aid he might regain his... Read more

The Cross and the Crucifixion

By: Manly Palmer Hall

Narrated by: Dennis Logan

Length: 39 minutes

Abridged: No

The prevalent idea that the reverence for the cross is limited to the Christian world is disproved by even the most superficial investigation of its place in religious symbolism. The early Christians used every means possible to conceal the pagan origin of their symbols, doctrines, and rituals. They either destroyed the sacred books of other... Read more

Alchemy and Its Exponents

By: Manly Palmer Hall

Narrated by: Dennis Logan

Length: 37 minutes

Abridged: No

Is the transmutation of base metals into gold possible? Is the idea one at which the learned of the modern world can afford to scoff? Alchemy was more than a speculative art: it was also an operative art. Since the time of the immortal Hermes, alchemists have asserted (and not without substantiating evidence) that they could manufacture gold... Read more

The Cryptogram as a Factor in Symbolic Philosophy

By: Manly Palmer Hall

Narrated by: Dennis Logan

Length: 36 minutes

Abridged: No

No treatise which deals with symbolism would be complete without a section devoted to the consideration of cryptograms. The use of ciphers has long been recognized as indispensable in military and diplomatic circles, but the modern world has overlooked the important rôle played by cryptography in literature and philosophy. If the art of... Read more

The World Itself

By: Ulf Danielsson

Narrated by: Pete Cross

Length: 5 hours 31 minutes

Abridged: No

Can we ever truly comprehend the universe before we fully understand consciousness and the wonders, and limits, of the mind? Ulf Danielsson, an acclaimed theoretical physicist who has dedicated his career to probing the deepest mysteries of nature, thinks not. As he dismantles the arguments of esteemed mathematicians and scientists, who would... Read more

Avatar: The Last Airbender and Philosophy

By: unknown

Narrated by: Tegan Ashton Cohan & Diontae Black

Length: 10 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

Would our world be a better place if some of us were benders? Can Katara repair the world through care? Is Toph a disability pride icon? What does it mean for Zuko to be bad at being good? Can we tell whether uncle Iroh is a fool or a sage?



On the face of it, Avatar: The Last Airbender is a story about a lone superhero. However, saving the world... Read more

Mastering Old Earth

By: Conversations with Heaven on Earth

Narrated by: Joel Morton

Length: 7 hours 48 minutes

Abridged: No

This is to provide support and guidance after THE EVENT, a manual for you to understand Old Earth. So much love and support is contained within these pages from all of us who are helping to give you this perspective on your path forward on Old Earth. It took a tribe of us to get this to you. This information is from quantum sessions and... Read more

Inteligencia Creativa

By: Juan Carlos Chávez

Narrated by: José Manuel Vieira

Length: 10 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

La búsqueda constante e insaciable por la “felicidad” en el ser humano tiene un devastador sesgo funcional evidente: pocos nos cuestionamos qué es aquello que tanto deseamos y por qué.©Inteligencia Creativa es un modelo que identifica, con base en su etiología (origen) y teleología (propósito), seis fuerzas fundamentales que animan a la Voluntad... Read more

Searcher Reaches Land's Limits, Volume II

By: Richard Dixey

Narrated by: Richard Dixey

Length: 12 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

The second of two volumes of commentary on Revelations of Mind by Tibetan Lama Tarthang Tulku. Valuable for anyone interested in the importance and workings of the human mind - from a practical, philosophical, scientific, or meditative point of view. Contains the text of the original work. Read more

The Canon of Reason and Virtue

By: Lao Tzu

Narrated by: Denis Daly

Length: 1 hour 14 minutes

Abridged: No

This enigmatic scripture is attributed to the mysterious sage Lao Tze, who is believed to have lived in the sixth century BCE. In the present translation by religious scholar Paul Carus, the title is presented as The Canon of Reason and Virtue, and in the body of the text Carus renders the word usually translated as “Tao” as “reason.”This book... Read more

Against Democracy

By: Jason Brennan

Narrated by: Christopher Ragland

Length: 10 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

A classic book now available on audio With narration by Christopher Ragland, who presents a bracingly provocative critique of one of our most cherished ideas and institutions Most people believe democracy is a uniquely just form of government. They believe people have the right to an equal share of political power. And they believe that... Read more

The Life of Milarepa

By: Tsangnyön Heruka

Narrated by: Lee Osorio

Length: 9 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

One of the most beloved stories of the Tibetan people and a great literary example of the contemplative life

The Life of Milarepa, a biography and a dramatic tale from a culture now in crisis, can be read on several levels. A personal and moving introduction to Tibetan Buddhism, it is also a detailed guide to the search for liberation. It... Read more

Luminous Darkness

By: Deborah Eden Tull

Narrated by: Deborah Eden Tull

Length: 10 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: No

A resonant call to explore the darkness in life, in nature, and in consciousness through teachings, embodied meditations, and mindful inquiry that provide us with a powerful path to healing.



Darkness is deeply misunderstood in today's world; yet it offers powerful medicine, serenity, strength, healing, and regeneration. All insight, vision,... Read more

Has Populism Won?

By: Daniel Drache & Marc D. Froese

Narrated by: Carmel Amit

Length: 9 hours 27 minutes

Abridged: No

Has populism won? Two experts show us how and why this disturbing global political trend has taken root and what it will take to turn the tide From Trump’s America to Putin’s Russia, and from Poland to the Philippines, rapid change and rising inequality have fueled a retreat into tribalist nationalism fed by a fear of being left behind.... Read more

How to Save the West

By: Spencer Klavan

Narrated by: Spencer Klavan

Length: 6 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

A book for people who want to save the West but don’t know how. The fate of our civilization depends on whether ordinary people internalize the truth and beauty conveyed in the masterpieces of Western culture. Spencer Klavan, classicist and podcaster, defends that culture and explains why and how we must hand it on to the next generation.

It has... Read more

The Obstacle Is the Way

By: Ryan Holiday

Narrated by: Ryan Holiday

Length: 4 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

#1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller

The Obstacle is the Way has become a cult classic, beloved by men and women around the world who apply its wisdom to become more successful at whatever they do.

Its many fans include a former governor and movie star (Arnold Schwarzenegger), a hip hop icon (LL Cool J), an Irish tennis pro (James McGee), an NBC... Read more

Propos sur le bonheur

By: Alain

Narrated by: Marie Stephane Cattaneo

Length: 6 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

Voici le jardin du philosophe. On y cueillera des fruits mûris sur le tronc de la sagesse commune et dorés à cette autre lumière des idées. Ils en reprennent leur saveur d'origine, qui est le goût de l'existence. Saveur oubliée en nos pensées ; car on voudrait s'assurer que l'existence est bonne et on ne le peut ; on en déçoit donc l'espérance... Read more

Henry at Work

By: John Kaag & Jonathan van Belle

Narrated by: Jonathan Todd Ross

Length: 6 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

What Thoreau can teach us about working—why we do it, what it does to us, and how we can make it more meaningfulHenry at Work invites readers to rethink how we work today by exploring an aspect of Henry David Thoreau that has often been overlooked: Thoreau the worker. John Kaag and Jonathan van Belle overturn the popular misconception of Thoreau... Read more