Philosophy audiobooks

The Consolation of Philosophy

The Consolation of Philosophy is the most popular prison literature, written by Roman philosopher Anicius Manlius Boethius. Boethius wrote this work while he was imprisoned for treachery by Ostrogothic King Theodoric the Great. The work is narrated as Lady Philosophy consoling Boethius by answering his questions about happiness, Sin, power, honor a..

Omens and Superstitions of Southern India

by Edgar Thurston

Anthropologist Edgar Thornton's research work explores the Superstitions and mythological concepts prevailing during the British Rule in India, especially in the southern part of Indian estates such as Travancore, Cochin and Madras. It will be surprising for the readers to know the myths such as worshiping Snakes, Stones and animals. There were als..

The Analysis of Mind

by Bertrand Russell

The Analysis of Mind is another in-depth work from the author of The Problem of Philosophy and British Philosopher Bertrand Russell. The Analysis of Mind deals with CONSCIOUSNESS, INSTINCT AND HABIT, DESIRE AND FEELING, ENSATIONS AND IMAGES, WORDS AND MEANING, BELIEF, and GENERAL IDEAS AND THOUGHT...

Utilitarianism

by John Stuart Mill

John Stuart Mill's book Utilitarianism is one of the most influential and widely-read philosophical defenses of utilitarianism in ethics. The essay first appeared as a series of three articles published in Fraser's Magazine in 1861; the articles were collected and reprinted as a single book in 1863. It went through four editions during Mill's lifet..

Bushido, the Soul of Japan

by Inazo Nitobe

Bushido, the Soul of Japan is a book on samurai ethics written by Japanese economist Inazo Nitobe who had active professions as educator and politician. Samurais are known for their characteristics of loyalty, politeness, bravery, sincerity, and self-control. The author explores the warriors of Japan and compares their counterpart of Medieval Chiva..

An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding

by David Hume

An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding is a shortened and simplified version of David Hume's masterpiece A Treatise of Human Nature. It sought to reach a wider audience, and to dispel some of the virulent criticism addressed toward the former book. In it, Hume explains his theory of epistemology, and argues against other current theories, includ..

Eudemian Ethics

by Aristotle

The Eudemian Ethics sometimes abbreviated EE in scholarly works, is a work of philosophy by Aristotle. Its primary focus is on Ethics, making it one of the primary sources available for study of Aristotelian Ethics. It is named for Eudemus of Rhodes, a pupil of Aristotle who may also have had a hand in editing the final work. It is commonly believe..

The Tao Teh King

by Laozi

The Tao Teh King is a Chinese classic text written by Laozi during 6th century BC. The text, as well as with the Zhuangzi, is a fundamental text for both philosophical and religious Taoism, and strongly influenced other schools, such as Legalism, Confucianism, and Chinese Buddhism, which when first introduced into China was largely interpreted thro..