Philosophy audiobooks
De Anima
by AristotleOn the Soul (Latin De Anima) is a major treatise written by Aristotle. Although its topic is the soul, it is not about spirituality but rather a work in what might best be described as biopsychology, a description of the subject of psychology within a biological framework. His discussion centres on the kinds of souls possessed by different kinds of..
Euthyphro
by PlatoEuthyphro is a Socratic dialogue whose events occur in the weeks before the trial of Socrates, for which Socrates and Euthyphro attempt to establish a definitive meaning for the word piety (virtue). The Euthyphro dialogue occurs near the court of the archon basileus (king magistrate), where Socrates and Euthyphro encounter each other; each man is p..
Walden
by Henry David ThoreauWalden or Life in the Woods is non-fiction work by American Poet Henry David Thoreau known for his unique thoughts on transcendentalism. Walden narrates his life on an isolated wood house where he resided for two years, two months and two days. Thoreau argues that humans can live a satisfying life with self-reliance and limited luxury. Though his..
Above Life's Turmoil
by James AllenAbove Life's Turmoil - by James Allen - Inspirational to Motivational - We cannot alter external things, nor shape other people to our liking, nor mould the world to our wishes but we can alter internal things, -our desires, passions, thoughts, -we can shape our liking to other people, and we can mould the inner world of our own mind in accordance ..
Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals
by Immanuel KantGroundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals is the first of Immanuel Kant's mature works on moral philosophy and remains one of the most influential in the field. ..
Essays on Some Unsettled Questions of Political Economy
by John Stuart MillEssays on Some Unsettled Questions of Political Economy is a treatise on political economics by John Stuart Mill. Walras' law, a principle in general equilibrium theory named in honour of Léon Walras, was first expressed by Mill in this treatise...
Considerations on Representative Government
by John Stuart MillConsiderations on Representative Government is a book by John Stuart Mill published in 1861. Mill argues for representative government, the ideal form of government in his opinion. One of the more notable ideas Mill puts forth in the book is that the business of government representatives is not to make legislation. Instead Mill suggests that repre..
Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion
by David HumeDialogues Concerning Natural Religion is a philosophical work by the Scottish philosopher David Hume. Through dialogue, three philosophers named Demea, Philo, and Cleanthes debate the nature of God's existence. Whether or not these names reference specific philosophers, ancient or otherwise, remains a topic of scholarly dispute. While all three agr..