Bestsellers
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12 Rules for Life
- An Antidote to Chaos
- By: Jordan B. Peterson, Norman Doidge MD
- Narrated by: Jordan B. Peterson
- Length: 15 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths....
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Not Your Average 'Self Help' Book
- By The Bookie on 06-04-18
By: Jordan B. Peterson, and others
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How to Know a Person
- The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
- By: David Brooks
- Narrated by: David Brooks
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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As David Brooks observes, “There is one skill that lies at the heart of any healthy person, family, school, community organization, or society: the ability to see someone else deeply and make them feel seen—to accurately know another person, to let them feel valued, heard, and understood.”....
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A book he was ready to write
- By Adam Shields on 11-17-23
By: David Brooks
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Right Thing, Right Now
- Good Values. Good Character. Good Deeds.
- By: Ryan Holiday
- Narrated by: Ryan Holiday
- Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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In his New York Times bestselling book, Discipline Is Destiny, Ryan Holiday made the Stoic case for a life of self-discipline. In this much-anticipated third installment in the Stoic Virtues series, he argues for the necessity of doing what’s right—even when it isn’t easy....
By: Ryan Holiday
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Meditations
- A New Translation
- By: Marcus Aurelius, Gregory Hays - translator
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Nearly two thousand years after it was written, Meditations remains profoundly relevant for anyone seeking to lead a meaningful life....
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I cannot follow it.
- By Reviewer on 10-19-23
By: Marcus Aurelius, and others
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Marcus Aurelius - Meditations: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader
- By: Marcus Aurelius, James Harris
- Narrated by: Gregory Allen Siders
- Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy....
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Best translation
- By Anonymous User on 06-13-19
By: Marcus Aurelius, and others
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The Ethical Slut
- A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, & Other Adventures
- By: Janet W. Hardy, Dossie Easton
- Narrated by: Janet W. Hardy, Dossie Easton
- Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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For anyone who has ever dreamed of love, sex, and companionship beyond the limits of traditional monogamy, this groundbreaking guide navigates the infinite possibilities that open relationships can offer....
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The information and advice is 100% totally solid!
- By Troy on 07-28-15
By: Janet W. Hardy, and others
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12 Rules for Life
- An Antidote to Chaos
- By: Jordan B. Peterson, Norman Doidge MD
- Narrated by: Jordan B. Peterson
- Length: 15 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths....
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Not Your Average 'Self Help' Book
- By The Bookie on 06-04-18
By: Jordan B. Peterson, and others
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How to Know a Person
- The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
- By: David Brooks
- Narrated by: David Brooks
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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As David Brooks observes, “There is one skill that lies at the heart of any healthy person, family, school, community organization, or society: the ability to see someone else deeply and make them feel seen—to accurately know another person, to let them feel valued, heard, and understood.”....
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A book he was ready to write
- By Adam Shields on 11-17-23
By: David Brooks
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Right Thing, Right Now
- Good Values. Good Character. Good Deeds.
- By: Ryan Holiday
- Narrated by: Ryan Holiday
- Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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In his New York Times bestselling book, Discipline Is Destiny, Ryan Holiday made the Stoic case for a life of self-discipline. In this much-anticipated third installment in the Stoic Virtues series, he argues for the necessity of doing what’s right—even when it isn’t easy....
By: Ryan Holiday
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Meditations
- A New Translation
- By: Marcus Aurelius, Gregory Hays - translator
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Nearly two thousand years after it was written, Meditations remains profoundly relevant for anyone seeking to lead a meaningful life....
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I cannot follow it.
- By Reviewer on 10-19-23
By: Marcus Aurelius, and others
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Marcus Aurelius - Meditations: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader
- By: Marcus Aurelius, James Harris
- Narrated by: Gregory Allen Siders
- Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy....
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Best translation
- By Anonymous User on 06-13-19
By: Marcus Aurelius, and others
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The Ethical Slut
- A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, & Other Adventures
- By: Janet W. Hardy, Dossie Easton
- Narrated by: Janet W. Hardy, Dossie Easton
- Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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For anyone who has ever dreamed of love, sex, and companionship beyond the limits of traditional monogamy, this groundbreaking guide navigates the infinite possibilities that open relationships can offer....
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The information and advice is 100% totally solid!
- By Troy on 07-28-15
By: Janet W. Hardy, and others
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Skin in the Game
- Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life
- By: Nassim Nicholas Taleb
- Narrated by: Joe Ochman
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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From the New York Times best-selling author of The Black Swan, a bold new work that challenges many of our long-held beliefs about risk and reward, politics and religion....
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Brilliance smothered by Condescension and Petty Squabbling
- By Jeremy on 03-11-18
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Meditations
- Penguin Classics
- By: Marcus Aurelius, Diskin Clay, Martin Hammond
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Written in Greek by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a wide range of fascinating spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe....
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Lines cut to fit PC culture
- By Nick on 01-09-21
By: Marcus Aurelius, and others
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The Second Mountain
- How People Move from the Prison of Self to the Joy of Commitment
- By: David Brooks
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey
- Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Everybody tells you to live for a cause larger than yourself, but how exactly do you do it? The best-selling author of The Road to Character explores what it takes to lead a meaningful life in a self-centered world....
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Pursue meaning, reject hyper-individualism
- By Adam Shields on 05-07-19
By: David Brooks
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The Road to Character
- By: David Brooks
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey, David Brooks
- Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Looking to some of the world's greatest thinkers and inspiring leaders, Brooks explores how, through internal struggle and a sense of their own limitations, they have built a strong inner character....
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Rich, textured stories
- By MarkM on 05-25-15
By: David Brooks
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Beyond Good and Evil
- By: Friedrich Nietzsche
- Narrated by: Alex Jennings, Roy McMillan
- Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Attacking the notion of morality as nothing more than institutionalised weakness, Nietzsche criticises past philosophers for their unquestioning acceptance of moral precepts....
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Great Book, great Audio Narration
- By Bob H on 01-07-11
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Friedrich Nietzsche Collection
- The Will to Power, Beyond Good and Evil, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, and Genealogy of Morals
- By: Friedrich Nietzsche
- Narrated by: Gregory T. Luzitano
- Length: 40 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Exploring the driving forces behind Nietzsche’s philosophy, the Friedrich Nietzsche Collection draws on four of his most influential works, painting a rich and compelling picture of his immense legacy. This collection breaks down Nietzsche’s most impactful reflections....
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Narrator affectation creates an uphill battle
- By CHRIS on 06-03-22
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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
- By: Charlie Mackesy
- Narrated by: Charlie Mackesy
- Length: 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Discover the universal tale of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse brought to life in audio by its author and illustrator Charlie Mackesy, with a beautiful music score and the real wildlife sounds of rural England....
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Awesome
- By Lady in the Pink House on 12-13-20
By: Charlie Mackesy
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Letters from a Stoic
- Penguin Classics
- By: Seneca, Robin Campbell
- Narrated by: Julian Glover
- Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Seeing self-possession as the key to an existence lived 'in accordance with nature', the Stoic philosophy called for the restraint of animal instincts and the importance of upright ethical ideals and virtuous living....
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Returned - Not "Unabridged"
- By Michael Augustus Ennis on 12-03-21
By: Seneca, and others
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The Voice of Knowledge
- A Practical Guide to Inner Peace
- By: Don Miguel Ruiz
- Narrated by: Peter Coyote
- Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins
- Abridged
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In The Voice of Knowledge, don Miguel Ruiz reminds us of a profound and simple truth: The only way to end our emotional suffering and restore our joy in living is to stop believing in lies....
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lovely but abridged
- By Lea Zimmerman on 04-29-11
By: Don Miguel Ruiz
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The Beginner's Guide to Stoicism
- Tools for Emotional Resilience & Positivity
- By: Matthew J. Van Natta
- Narrated by: Steve Rimpici
- Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Being a stoic means embracing positivity and self-control through the ability to accept the uncertainty of outcomes. With this stoicism guide, the beginner stoic will learn how to take charge of their emotions on the path to sustained happiness and satisfaction....
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fast start into pure self-therapy
- By RANDALL S WALKER on 04-28-21
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How to Be Perfect
- The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question
- By: Michael Schur
- Narrated by: Michael Schur, Kristen Bell, D'Arcy Carden, and others
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Most people think of themselves as “good", but it’s not always easy to determine what’s “good” or “bad” - especially in a world filled with complicated choices and pitfalls and booby traps and bad advice....
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Some philosophy, lots of politics
- By NJDad on 02-02-22
By: Michael Schur
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Lying
- By: Sam Harris
- Narrated by: Sam Harris
- Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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As it was in Anna Karenina, Madame Bovary, and Othello, so it is in life....
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"Telling The Truth...
- By Douglas on 11-29-13
By: Sam Harris
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A Guide to the Good Life
- The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy
- By: William B. Irvine
- Narrated by: James Patrick Cronin
- Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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One of the great fears many of us face is that despite all our effort and striving, we will discover at the end that we have wasted our life....
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A very readable introduction, needs more meat
- By David on 05-20-16
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Meditaciones
- By: Marco Aurelio
- Narrated by: Mario Gas
- Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Las anotaciones autobiográficas, las reflexiones y sentencias que Marco Aurelio fue escribiendo para sí mismo, durante sus últimos años...
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Good
- By Anonymous User on 02-22-24
By: Marco Aurelio
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The End of Faith
- By: Sam Harris
- Narrated by: Brian Emerson
- Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Here is an impassioned plea for reason in a world divided by faith....
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Good book, bad narrator
- By wlong on 09-17-10
By: Sam Harris
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The Precipice
- Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity
- By: Toby Ord
- Narrated by: Toby Ord
- Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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This urgent and eye-opening book makes the case that protecting humanity's future is the central challenge of our time....
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The 80000hours website is better
- By Cristi on 08-06-20
By: Toby Ord
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The AI Mirror
- How to Reclaim Our Humanity in an Age of Machine Thinking
- By: Shannon Vallor
- Narrated by: Kim Niemi
- Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Shannon Vallor makes a wide-ranging, prophetic, and philosophical case for what AI could be: a way to reclaim our human potential for moral and intellectual growth, rather than lose ourselves in mirrors of the past.
By: Shannon Vallor
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Discourses and Selected Writings
- By: Epictetus, Robert Dobbin
- Narrated by: Richard Goulding
- Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Epictetus, a Greek stoic and freed slave, ran a thriving philosophy school in Nicropolis in the early second century AD....
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Outstanding Audible Title and performance
- By H. D. Martinez on 05-01-21
By: Epictetus, and others
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Hospicing Modernity
- Facing Humanity's Wrongs and the Implications for Social Activism
- By: Vanessa Machado de Oliveira
- Narrated by: Dougald Hine, Vanessa Machado de Oliveira
- Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Vanessa Machado de Oliveira presents us with a challenge: to grow up, step up, and show up for ourselves, our communities, and the living Earth, and to interrupt the modern behavior patterns that are killing the planet we’re part of....
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Riveting
- By Sofyah on 05-31-24
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The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
- By: Marcus Aurelius
- Narrated by: Walter Covell
- Length: 5 hrs
- Unabridged
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Marcus Aurelius was Roman Emperor from 161 C.E. to his death in 180 C.E. He was destined to be a leader, havin being born into a prominent family - one related by blood and marriage to rulers and bankers....
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Practical Philosophy
- By German on 12-04-10
By: Marcus Aurelius
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How Not to Kill Yourself
- A Portrait of the Suicidal Mind
- By: Clancy Martin
- Narrated by: Clancy Martin
- Length: 14 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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An intimate, insightful, at times even humorous exploration of why the thought of death is so compulsive for some while demonstrating that there’s always another solution—from the acclaimed writer and professor of philosophy, based on his viral essay, “I’m Still Here”....
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Wrong Audience
- By Tomy Cummins on 04-14-23
By: Clancy Martin
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What Money Can't Buy
- The Moral Limits of Markets
- By: Michael J. Sandel
- Narrated by: Michael J. Sandel
- Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Should we pay children to read books or to get good grades? Should we allow corporations to pay for the right to pollute the atmosphere....
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Challenging
- By Kendra on 02-25-13
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The Moral Landscape
- How Science Can Determine Human Values
- By: Sam Harris
- Narrated by: Sam Harris
- Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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In this explosive new book, Sam Harris tears down the wall between scientific facts and human values....
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Read it
- By Paul on 11-23-10
By: Sam Harris
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Almost Everything
- Notes on Hope
- By: Anne Lamott
- Narrated by: Anne Lamott
- Length: 3 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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In this profound and funny audiobook, Anne Lamott calls for each of us to rediscover the nuggets of hope and wisdom that are buried within us that can make life sweeter than we imagined. Almost Everything pinpoints these moments of insight as it shines an encouraging light forward....
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Don't Let Them Make Us Hate Them
- By Carole T. on 10-16-18
By: Anne Lamott
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The Socialist Bible
- An analysis of The Communist Manifesto
- By: Charles Moscowitz
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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The Socialist Bible is a line by line commentary on the text of The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Frederic Engels. Since its 1848 publication The Communist Manifesto has been a Bible for the socialist left and to understand its meaning is to understand the leftist mind and soul. Marx seminal treatise provided the political and philosophical underpinning that gave birth to the two great socialist political experiments of the 20th Century, Bolshevik Communism and Nazism. Moscowitz contends that The Communist Manifesto has become received wisdom in most nations of the world including ...
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The Philosopher's Metal
- Decoding the Secrets of Alchemy
- By: The Curious Philosopher
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Uncover the hidden world of alchemy, a captivating blend of science, philosophy, and the mystical. Delve into a world of cryptic symbols, mysterious elixirs, and the elusive quest to turn lead into gold. "The Philosopher's Metal" is not merely a history of a forgotten practice, but an exploration of the profound human desires alchemy reflects. This book takes you on a journey through: Symbolism: Unravel the enigmatic language of alchemy, from the ouroboros to the four elements. Transmutation: Explore the lure of chrysopoeia, the elixir of life, and the mythical Philosopher's Stone. Science:...
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Socrates for Beginners
- The Life and Teachings of a Great Philosopher
- By: Paul Martinez
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Unlock the Secrets of One of History's Greatest Minds Are you ready to embark on an intellectual adventure? "Socrates: A Beginner's Guide" offers a compelling exploration of the life, teachings, and enduring legacy of the father of Western philosophy. Perfect for both newcomers and seasoned readers, this guide brings Socrates' timeless wisdom to life in an accessible and engaging way. Discover the Man Behind the Philosophy: Learn about Socrates' early life, his quest for knowledge, and his profound impact on ancient Athens. Uncover the personal stories and historical context that shaped his...
By: Paul Martinez
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The Best Argument for God
- By: Patrick Flynn
- Narrated by: Asa Siegel
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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When Thomas Aquinas addressed the best arguments against God in his masterwork, the Summa Theologica, he listed only two. The first was the problem of evil: How can God—who is perfectly good—exist alongside that which is against Him? His second: Is God needed to explain the world? Patrick Flynn presents the best arguments for God while also addressing the strongest objections. This book is destined to become the apologetic gold standard for defending classical theism against atheistic naturalism.
By: Patrick Flynn
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Moral Vision
- Leadership from George Washington to Joe Biden
- By: Marvin Olasky
- Narrated by: Tim H. Dixon
- Length: 14 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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An extensively updated version of The American Leadership Tradition, Moral Vision is for anyone tired of today’s textbook tendencies to submerge the role of individuals as big economic and demographic waves roll in. History is more than statistics, economics, and group identities. Human beings are more than paper boats riding the rainfall into gutters.
By: Marvin Olasky
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Ion
- By: Plato
- Narrated by: Peter Coates
- Length: 31 mins
- Unabridged
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In Plato's Ion Socrates discusses with the titular character, a professional rhapsode who also lectures on Homer, the question of whether the rhapsode, a performer of poetry, gives his performance on account of his skill and knowledge or by virtue of divine possession. It is one of the shortest of Plato's dialogues.
By: Plato
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The Socialist Bible
- An analysis of The Communist Manifesto
- By: Charles Moscowitz
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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The Socialist Bible is a line by line commentary on the text of The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Frederic Engels. Since its 1848 publication The Communist Manifesto has been a Bible for the socialist left and to understand its meaning is to understand the leftist mind and soul. Marx seminal treatise provided the political and philosophical underpinning that gave birth to the two great socialist political experiments of the 20th Century, Bolshevik Communism and Nazism. Moscowitz contends that The Communist Manifesto has become received wisdom in most nations of the world including ...
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The Philosopher's Metal
- Decoding the Secrets of Alchemy
- By: The Curious Philosopher
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Uncover the hidden world of alchemy, a captivating blend of science, philosophy, and the mystical. Delve into a world of cryptic symbols, mysterious elixirs, and the elusive quest to turn lead into gold. "The Philosopher's Metal" is not merely a history of a forgotten practice, but an exploration of the profound human desires alchemy reflects. This book takes you on a journey through: Symbolism: Unravel the enigmatic language of alchemy, from the ouroboros to the four elements. Transmutation: Explore the lure of chrysopoeia, the elixir of life, and the mythical Philosopher's Stone. Science:...
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Socrates for Beginners
- The Life and Teachings of a Great Philosopher
- By: Paul Martinez
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Unlock the Secrets of One of History's Greatest Minds Are you ready to embark on an intellectual adventure? "Socrates: A Beginner's Guide" offers a compelling exploration of the life, teachings, and enduring legacy of the father of Western philosophy. Perfect for both newcomers and seasoned readers, this guide brings Socrates' timeless wisdom to life in an accessible and engaging way. Discover the Man Behind the Philosophy: Learn about Socrates' early life, his quest for knowledge, and his profound impact on ancient Athens. Uncover the personal stories and historical context that shaped his...
By: Paul Martinez
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The Best Argument for God
- By: Patrick Flynn
- Narrated by: Asa Siegel
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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When Thomas Aquinas addressed the best arguments against God in his masterwork, the Summa Theologica, he listed only two. The first was the problem of evil: How can God—who is perfectly good—exist alongside that which is against Him? His second: Is God needed to explain the world? Patrick Flynn presents the best arguments for God while also addressing the strongest objections. This book is destined to become the apologetic gold standard for defending classical theism against atheistic naturalism.
By: Patrick Flynn
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Moral Vision
- Leadership from George Washington to Joe Biden
- By: Marvin Olasky
- Narrated by: Tim H. Dixon
- Length: 14 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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An extensively updated version of The American Leadership Tradition, Moral Vision is for anyone tired of today’s textbook tendencies to submerge the role of individuals as big economic and demographic waves roll in. History is more than statistics, economics, and group identities. Human beings are more than paper boats riding the rainfall into gutters.
By: Marvin Olasky
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Ion
- By: Plato
- Narrated by: Peter Coates
- Length: 31 mins
- Unabridged
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In Plato's Ion Socrates discusses with the titular character, a professional rhapsode who also lectures on Homer, the question of whether the rhapsode, a performer of poetry, gives his performance on account of his skill and knowledge or by virtue of divine possession. It is one of the shortest of Plato's dialogues.
By: Plato
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Revolutionary Love
- A Political Manifesto to Heal and Transform the World
- By: Rabbi Michael Lerner
- Narrated by: Gary Roelofs
- Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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From social theorist and psychotherapist Rabbi Michael Lerner comes a strategy for a new socialism built on love, kindness, and compassion for one another. Revolutionary Love proposes a method to replace what Lerner terms the "capitalist globalization of selfishness" with a globalization of generosity, prophetic empathy, and environmental sanity.
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Faking It
- Artificial Intelligence in a Human World
- By: Toby Walsh
- Narrated by: Toby Walsh, Dominic Gruenewald
- Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Artificial intelligence is, as the name suggests, artificial and fundamentally different to human intelligence. Yet often the goal of AI is to fake human intelligence. This deceit has been there from the very beginning. We’ve been trying to fake it since Alan Turing answered the question ‘Can machines think?’ by proposing that machines pretend to be humans. Now we are starting to build AI that truly deceives us. Powerful AIs such as ChatGPT can convince us they are intelligent and blur the distinction between what is real and what is simulated.
By: Toby Walsh
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Ethics and Innovation
- Balancing Progress with Responsibility
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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**Ethics and Innovation Striking the Perfect Balance** In an era where technological advancement races ahead at breakneck speeds, the balance between innovation and ethical responsibility is more crucial than ever. "Ethics and Innovation" is your comprehensive guide to navigating this complex landscape, offering invaluable insights into how technology shapes—and is shaped by—our moral frameworks. Dive into the heart of ethical innovation with a foundation laid in the historical context of ethics and technology. Discover how ethical theories like Utilitarianism, Deontological Ethics, and...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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The Fiction of Our Realities
- Perspective Versus Perception, Book 1
- By: Victor Hugo
- Narrated by: Jonathan Combs
- Length: 1 hr and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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The Fiction of Our Realities is the first book of our six part series entitled "Perspective Versus Perception"
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Amazing book!
- By Anonymous User on 05-19-24
By: Victor Hugo
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The Sovereignty of Good
- By: Iris Murdoch
- Narrated by: Daisy-May Parsons
- Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Iris Murdoch once observed: 'philosophy is often a matter of finding occasions on which to say the obvious'. What was obvious to Murdoch, and to all those who read her work, is that Good transcends everything—even God. Throughout her distinguished and prolific writing career, she explored questions of Good and Bad, myth and morality. The framework for Murdoch's questions—and her own conclusions—can be found here.
By: Iris Murdoch
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The Everyday Stoic
- Simple Rules for a Good Life
- By: William Mulligan
- Narrated by: William Mulligan
- Length: 4 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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William Mulligan, founder of The Everyday Stoic, transforms principles from ancient Stoic philosophy into a contemporary guide for overcoming the challenges of modern life and cultivating an unshakeable sense of inner calm, so that you too can live like a Stoic. Rediscover ancient wisdom and join the Stoic movement: From Marcus Aurelius to Seneca, the Stoics have a long and rich history. The Everyday Stoic draws on these timeless teachings and offers a chance to be part of a growing stoic community.
By: William Mulligan
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Finding Morality and Happiness Without God
- By: Onkar Ghate
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Because reason is how we understand and deal with reality, a proper approach to morality will teach us how to follow reason on principle, without any concession to unexamined feelings or to faith. It will teach us what it means to be purposeful and to hold our own happiness as our most sacred purpose.
By: Onkar Ghate
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Education and the Good Life
- By: Bertrand Russell
- Narrated by: Cate Barratt
- Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Early 20th-century philosopher, mathematician, historian, and social critic Bertrand Russell once again offers a refreshing and insightful look at the way in which we raise and educate our children and the effect it has on the kind of adults they become. Once again Russell demonstrates how timeless and unresolved some issues remain—be they war, religion, politics, or ... in this instance ... education.
By: Bertrand Russell
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The Kybalion
- By: The Three Initiates
- Narrated by: Jason Smith
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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The Kybalion is a book claiming to be the essence of the teachings of Hermes Trismegistus, presenting the seven Hermetic principles that underlie various aspects of reality and offering insights into philosophical, spiritual, and psychological truths. It explores concepts like mentalism, correspondence, vibration, polarity, rhythm, cause and effect, and gender to explain the workings of the universe. The authorship is attributed to "The Three Initiates," adding to its mystique as a guide to Hermetic wisdom and thought.
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Freemasonry Fun Facts
- What a Brother Knows
- By: Peter Solomon
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Want to know more about Freemasonry in an easy-to-read format? The 653 Freemasonry Fun Facts by author Peter Solomon covers the history, influences, practices, places, noted figures, important books, sayings, architecture, and ceremonies of the Masons. And so much more!
By: Peter Solomon
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Catastrophe Ethics
- How to Be Good in a World Gone Bad
- By: Travis Rieder
- Narrated by: Travis Rieder
- Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Humankind has never before faced challenges of the scale and complexity of today. We need to expand our ethical toolkit. The mental tools most of us rely on to ‘do the right thing’ just don’t work when it comes to reasoning about such huge collective problems. From the small stuff like single-use plastics to major decisions like whether to have children, Rieder defines exactly how we can change our thinking and lead a decent, meaningful life in a scary, complicated world.
By: Travis Rieder
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Plato and Thomas Grassey
- Exploring Justice and Morality
- By: Ryan Webb
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 mins
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In Plato’s, The Ring of Gyges, Glaucon believed that man created justice by coming to an agreement not to inflict injury or suffer it. Glaucon also pointed out that man struggled to act justly since his natural tendency was to be unjust. This hypothesis is demonstrated in the story of the ancestor of the Lydian Gyges. In this story, a man found a ring that could make him invisible. Leaving his life as a quiet shepherd, he decided to engage in an affair with the king’s wife, killed the king, and then took over the kingdom. Would other men act similarly? Glaucon believed the only way to ...
By: Ryan Webb