John Stuart Mill's On Liberty—a foundational defense of individual freedom, free speech, and the limits of government authority. Narrated by Bryn Roberts with full subtitles.

📖 About the Work

Originally published in 1859, On Liberty is a defining work of classical liberalism. Mill defends individual autonomy, freedom of thought and discussion, and argues against the tyranny of the majority. He establishes the harm principle—that society may only interfere with individual liberty to prevent harm to others. His ideas remain central to political philosophy, civil rights debates, and modern democratic values.

✍️ About John Stuart Mill

John Stuart Mill (1806–1873) was one of the most influential English philosophers and political economists of the 19th century. His writings on liberty, utilitarianism, and representative government helped shape Western liberalism and continue to influence political thought today.

🎙️ Narration

Bryn Roberts brings clear, thoughtful narration to Mill's philosophical arguments, making this complex text accessible and engaging. Full on-screen subtitles with no background music—ideal for deep listening and reflection.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – On Liberty by John Stuart Mill
• 00:13 – Chapter 1: Introductory
• 43:43 – Chapter 2: Of the Liberty of Thought and Discussion
• 2:38:30 – Chapter 3: Of Individuality, as One of the Elements of Well-Being
• 3:34:50 – Chapter 4: Of the Limits to the Authority of Society over the Individual
• 4:32:08 – Chapter 5: Applications

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Al-Ghazali's Religious and Moral Teachings—timeless spiritual and ethical guidance on pride, love, sincerity, submission to God's will, and the path to happiness. Translated by Syed Nawab Ali, narrated by Mark Cassidy.

📖 About the Work

This 1921 compilation distills the ethical and spiritual insights of Imam Al-Ghazali, one of Islam's greatest scholars. Drawing from his magnum opus Ihya Ulum al-Din (The Revival of the Religious Sciences), these teachings explore the nature of man, pride, friendship, love, the unity of God, and the refinement of character and inner life.

✍️ About Al-Ghazali

Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali (1058–1111) was a Persian theologian, philosopher, jurist, and mystic whose influence profoundly shaped Islamic thought. Revered across Sunni Islamic traditions and beyond, his works—particularly Ihya Ulum al-Din—remain among the most important texts in Islamic spirituality and ethics.

🌍 About the Translator

Syed Nawab Ali Chowdhury (1863–1929) was a prominent Bengali zamindar, politician, and educationist who served as the Nawab of Dhanbari in East Bengal (now Bangladesh). He advanced Muslim education and political representation during British India, and his 1921 translation made Al-Ghazali's wisdom accessible to English readers.

🎙️ Narration

Mark Cassidy's steady, thoughtful delivery supports quiet contemplation, with full on-screen subtitles and no background music—perfect for personal study, spiritual reflection, or meditation.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – Moral and Religious Teachings of Al-Ghazali
• 00:33 – Translator's Preface
• 01:52 – Translator's Introduction
• 19:30 – The Nature of Man
• 30:14 – Human Nature and Responsibility
• 38:54 – The Allegory of the Pen
• 49:42 – Pride and Vanity
• 1:06:16 – Friendship and Sincerity
• 1:26:56 – The Nature of Love
• 1:37:06 – Man's Highest Happiness
• 1:46:13 – The Unity of God
• 1:52:30 – The Love of God and its Signs
• 2:11:03 – Riza: Joyous Submission to His Will

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Ancient Egyptian Tales translated from papyri by W. M. Flinders Petrie—mythic, moral, and historical narratives including The Shipwrecked Sailor, The Doomed Prince, and Setna and the Magic Book. Narrated by Mark Cassidy.

📖 About the Work

Drawn from ancient papyri and temple inscriptions, these tales span Egypt's earliest dynasties to its later periods. Stories such as The Shipwrecked Sailor, The Doomed Prince, The Adventures of Sanehat, and Setna and the Magic Book reflect Egypt's views on fate, morality, wisdom, and divine intervention. This collection features both the First and Second Series, illustrated by Tristram Ellis with vivid artwork inspired by Pharaonic Egypt.

✍️ About W. M. Flinders Petrie

Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie (1853–1942) was a pioneering British Egyptologist and archaeologist. His translations of Egyptian literature introduced wide audiences to the narrative and philosophical richness of ancient Egyptian culture, helping establish Egyptology as a scholarly discipline.

🎙️ Narration

Mark Cassidy brings warmth and clarity to these ancient stories, guiding listeners through each tale with reverence. Full on-screen subtitles with no background music—perfect for immersive listening and studying Egypt's literary legacy.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – Egyptian Tales, Translated from the Papyri by W. M. Flinders Petrie
• 00:13 – Introduction
• 07:32 – The Tales of the Magicians
• 08:11 – Kafra's Tale
• 12:23 – Baufra's Tale
• 16:40 – Hordedef's Tale
• 30:27 – The Peasant and the Workman
• 40:05 – The Shipwrecked Sailor
• 49:16 – The Adventures of Sanehat
• 1:15:47 – Introduction to the Second Series
• 1:18:46 – The Taking of Joppa
• 1:23:32 – The Doomed Prince
• 1:31:34 – Anpu and Bata
• 1:53:47 – Setna and the Magic Book

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Ralph Waldo Emerson's Self-Reliance—a seminal essay calling for individualism, integrity, and nonconformity. Trust your inner voice and live authentically. Narrated by Bob Neufeld with full subtitles.

📖 About the Work

Published in 1841, Self-Reliance is Emerson's powerful call to individualism and nonconformity. Challenging social norms and encouraging personal intuition over external authority, he urges readers to trust their inner voice and live authentically. A cornerstone of Transcendentalist philosophy, the essay blends poetic language with moral clarity and intellectual boldness.

✍️ About Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882) was a leading American essayist, philosopher, and poet. A central figure in the Transcendentalist movement, his work emphasized nature, spiritual self-discovery, and the inherent goodness of the individual. Self-Reliance remains one of his most widely read and enduring pieces.

🎙️ Narration

Bob Neufeld brings calm, deliberate narration to Emerson's reflective prose, with full on-screen subtitles and no background music—ideal for thoughtful engagement, study, or quiet reflection on this dense yet inspiring text.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – Self-Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson
• 00:11 – Introduction: Ne te quaesiveris extra (Trust Thyself)
• 00:53 – Essays: Self-Reliance

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Epictetus' Golden Sayings—Stoic reflections on self-control, resilience, clarity of thought, and alignment with nature. Translated by Hastings Crossley, narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

📖 About the Work

Collected by Arrian, a devoted student of Epictetus, these sayings encapsulate the heart of Stoic ethics. Epictetus teaches us to master what is within our control and let go of the rest. These brief but powerful reflections cover inner liberty, right judgment, training the soul, and living the Stoic way—ideal for both deep study and casual meditation.

✍️ About Epictetus

Epictetus (c. 55–135 CE) was born a slave in Phrygia, gained his freedom, and became one of Rome's most influential Stoic philosophers. Unlike theoretical philosophers, he focused on practical ethics—how to live well in a difficult world. His teachings profoundly influenced Marcus Aurelius and shaped Stoic philosophy for centuries.

🎙️ Narration & Translation

Mark Cassidy brings calm authority and clarity to Hastings Crossley's translation, with full on-screen subtitles and no background music—perfect for contemplation, study, or meditative listening.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – The Golden Sayings of Epictetus
• 00:13 – Introduction
• 01:08 – Sayings 1–20: Harmony with Nature and God
• 16:12 – Sayings 21–40: Inner Liberty and Self-Understanding
• 29:32 – Sayings 41–60: Right Judgment and Acceptance
• 43:09 – Sayings 61–80: Training the Soul
• 1:03:16 – Sayings 81–100: Teaching and Learning the Stoic Way
• 1:20:09 – Sayings 101–120: Mastery Over Passion and Emotion
• 1:35:36 – Sayings 121–140: Stoicism in Daily Life
• 1:48:47 – Sayings 141–160: Strength in Simplicity
• 2:02:46 – Sayings 161–180: Wisdom vs. Folly
• 2:11:00 – Sayings 181–189: Divine Fellowship and Philosophical Fulfillment
• 2:18:09 – Appendix A: Fragments Attributed to Epictetus
• 2:22:51 – Appendix B: The Hymn of Cleanthes

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Laozi's Tao Te Ching—81 brief chapters exploring the nature of Tao (the Way) and Te (Virtue), encouraging harmony with nature, effortless action, humility, and inner peace. Narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

📖 About the Work

Composed over 2,500 years ago, the Tao Te Ching (also spelled Dao De Jing) is a foundational text of Taoist philosophy. Its poetic and paradoxical verses guide spiritual seekers, rulers, and philosophers toward wu wei (effortless action), simplicity, and balance. This timeless work continues to influence Eastern and Western thought on personal well-being, leadership, and living in harmony with the natural world.

✍️ About Laozi

Laozi, or Lao Tzu, is traditionally regarded as a 6th-century BCE Chinese sage and the founder of Taoism. Although much about his life is shrouded in mystery and legend, his teachings in the Tao Te Ching remain among the most influential philosophical works in human history.

🎙️ Narration & Translation

Mark Cassidy's steady, contemplative narration complements the gentle flow and depth of the Tao's wisdom. This edition uses the WikiSource collaborative translation, with full on-screen subtitles and no background music—perfect for meditation, reflection, and study.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – Tao Te Ching by Laozi
• 00:11 – Introduction
• 00:52 – Chapter 1: The Mystery Beyond Naming
• 07:17 – Chapter 11: The Use of Emptiness
• 14:23 – Chapter 21: Formless Virtue
• 21:43 – Chapter 31: Weapons Are Instruments of Misfortune
• 29:01 – Chapter 41: Wisdom Sounds Like Folly
• 34:51 – Chapter 51: The Dao Gives All
• 42:07 – Chapter 61: Strength Through Humility
• 49:22 – Chapter 71: Knowing You Don't Know
• 55:11 – Chapter 81: Truth Is Not Always Pretty

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Aesop's Fables—timeless moral tales including The Tortoise and the Hare, The Fox and the Grapes, and The Boy Who Cried Wolf. Ancient wisdom on human nature, perseverance, and deception. Narrated by Phil Chenevert with full subtitles.

📖 About the Work

Attributed to Aesop, a storyteller from ancient Greece, these fables use simple yet profound narratives to convey timeless moral lessons. Stories explore wisdom, deception, perseverance, and human nature—remaining as relevant today as they were thousands of years ago. These tales have shaped folklore and ethical teaching in cultures around the world.

✍️ About Aesop

Aesop is believed to have lived in 6th century BCE Greece, though little is known about his life. His fables were passed down orally for generations before being recorded and compiled into the beloved collection we know today. His influence on storytelling, literature, and moral education spans millennia.

🎙️ Narration

Phil Chenevert brings warm, engaging narration that captures the charm and wit of Aesop's classic fables, with full on-screen subtitles and no background music—perfect for family listening, study, or reflection.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – Aesop's Fables
• 00:17 – The First Collection
• 10:38 – The Second Collection
• 20:22 – The Third Collection
• 30:22 – The Fourth Collection
• 40:25 – The Fifth Collection
• 50:02 – The Sixth Collection
• 1:00:05 – The Seventh Collection
• 1:10:28 – The Eighth Collection
• 1:20:48 – The Ninth Collection
• 1:31:18 – The Tenth Collection
• 1:40:32 – The Eleventh Collection
• 1:50:42 – The Twelfth Collection
• 2:00:13 – The Thirteenth Collection
• 2:10:24 – The Fourteenth Collection
• 2:20:20 – The Fifteenth Collection
• 2:30:33 – The Sixteenth Collection
• 2:40:24 – The Seventeenth Collection
• 2:50:02 – The Eighteenth Collection
• 3:00:20 – The Nineteenth Collection

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Al-Ghazali's The Alchemy of Happiness—a spiritual guide exploring self-knowledge, divine love, and the path to true inner contentment. Translated by Claud Field, narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

📖 About the Work

Written as a spiritual guide, The Alchemy of Happiness explores the deeper meaning of human existence, purification of the soul, and achieving true inner contentment. Drawing from Islamic teachings, philosophy, and Sufi thought, Al-Ghazali provides profound reflections on self-knowledge, divine love, and moral discipline—emphasizing that happiness comes through understanding oneself and one's relationship with God. This edition modernizes certain language (e.g., "you" instead of "thee, thou") for contemporary readers.

✍️ About Al-Ghazali

Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali (1058–1111) was a highly influential Islamic theologian, philosopher, and Sufi mystic known as "The Proof of Islam." His works—including The Alchemy of Happiness and The Revival of the Religious Sciences—continue to inspire spiritual seekers worldwide. His teachings bridge intellectual reasoning and inner spirituality, guiding individuals toward meaningful lives.

🎙️ Narration & Translation

Mark Cassidy brings warm, engaging narration to Claud Field's translation, with full on-screen subtitles and no background music—perfect for contemplation, study, and spiritual reflection.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – The Alchemy of Happiness by Al-Ghazali
• 00:11 – Introduction
• 02:11 – Chapter 1: The Knowledge of Self
• 20:05 – Chapter 2: The Knowledge of God
• 39:02 – Chapter 3: The Knowledge of This World
• 49:57 – Chapter 4: The Knowledge of the Next World
• 1:10:02 – Chapter 5: Self Examination
• 1:28:32 – Chapter 6a: The Love of God
• 1:36:29 – Chapter 6b: The Vision of God

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Thomas Paine's Common Sense—the revolutionary 1776 pamphlet that inspired American independence, challenging monarchy and championing self-governance. Narrated by Bob Neufeld with full subtitles.

📖 About the Work

Published in 1776, Common Sense was a revolutionary pamphlet that argued for the American colonies' independence from Britain. Paine's compelling and accessible writing inspired ordinary people to take up the cause of self-governance, helping spark the American Revolution. His ideas on government, monarchy, and democracy remain influential in political philosophy today.

✍️ About Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine (1737–1809) was an English-born political philosopher and writer whose works played key roles in the American and French Revolutions. His writings—including Common Sense, The Rights of Man, and The Age of Reason—challenged established power structures and championed freedom, democracy, and human rights.

🎙️ Narration

Bob Neufeld brings authoritative, engaging narration that captures the urgency and conviction of Paine's revolutionary arguments, with full on-screen subtitles and no background music—perfect for study, reflection, and understanding this pivotal historical text.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – Common Sense by Thomas Paine
• 00:11 – Introduction
• 03:21 – Of the Origin and Design of Government
• 18:26 – Of Monarchy and Hereditary Succession
• 38:28 – The Present State of American Affairs
• 1:20:08 – Of the Present Ability of America
• 1:44:21 – Appendix
• 2:06:18 – To the Representatives of the Religious Society of the Quakers

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Aristotle's The Poetics—the foundational work on dramatic theory, analyzing tragedy, epic poetry, plot structure, character, catharsis, and the art of storytelling. Translated by S.H. Butcher, narrated by Mark Cassidy.

📖 About the Work

Written in the 4th century BCE, The Poetics is one of the earliest and most influential works on literary theory. Aristotle analyzes the principles of tragedy, epic poetry, and dramatic composition, discussing plot structure, character development, catharsis, and the role of imitation in art. His insights shaped the foundations of Western literary criticism and continue to inform storytelling, theater, and literary studies today.

✍️ About Aristotle

Aristotle (384–322 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and polymath whose works shaped countless disciplines including ethics, politics, science, and literary criticism. The Poetics remains one of his most influential texts, providing a systematic approach to analyzing literature and its emotional effects on audiences.

🎙️ Narration & Translation

Mark Cassidy brings articulate, expressive narration to S.H. Butcher's classic translation, with full on-screen subtitles and no background music—perfect for students, writers, and anyone interested in dramatic theory and storytelling.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – The Poetics by Aristotle
• 00:11 – Chapter 1: The Nature of Poetry and Imitation
• 03:33 – Chapter 2: The Origins and Development of Poetry
• 05:00 – Chapter 3: The Types of Poetry and Their Differences
• 06:36 – Chapter 4: Tragedy and Its Essential Elements
• 11:43 – Chapter 5: Comedy, Epic, and Other Forms of Poetry
• 13:56 – Chapter 6: Definition and Purpose of Tragedy
• 20:07 – Chapter 7: The Structure of a Tragic Plot
• 22:48 – Chapter 8: Unity in Tragedy: A Single, Complete Action
• 24:22 – Chapter 9: The Role of Probability and Necessity in Plot
• 28:09 – Chapter 10: Complex and Simple Plots: Recognition and Reversal
• 28:57 – Chapter 11: Suffering and Catharsis in Tragedy
• 31:13 – Chapter 12: Quantitative Parts of Tragedy
• 32:31 – Chapter 13: What Makes a Plot Truly Tragic?
• 36:15 – Chapter 14: The Best Kind of Tragic Hero
• 40:50 – Chapter 15: The Role of Character in Tragedy
• 44:08 – Chapter 16: Recognition and Its Types in Drama
• 47:53 – Chapter 17: Constructing a Tragic Plot Effectively
• 51:14 – Chapter 18: The Role of Spectacle and Song in Tragedy
• 55:06 – Chapter 19: Thought and Diction in Poetry
• 57:01 – Chapter 20: Metaphor and the Art of Poetic Language
• 1:00:46 – Chapter 21: Poetic Style and Proper Expression
• 1:05:03 – Chapter 22: Epic Poetry vs. Tragedy: A Comparison
• 1:09:24 – Chapter 23: Unity and Magnitude in Epic Poetry
• 1:11:50 – Chapter 24: Superiority of Tragedy over Epic Poetry
• 1:18:15 – Chapter 25: Criticism of Poetry and Responses to Objections
• 1:27:02 – Chapter 26: The Superiority of Tragedy Over Epic Poetry

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