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Title: Psychopathology of Everyday Life

Author: Sigmund Freud

Narrator: Mary Schneider

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-16-17

Publisher: SAGA Egmont

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

"Psychopathology of Everyday Life" is a book which passed through four editions in Germany and is considered the author's most popular work. With great ingenuity and penetration, the author throws much light on the complex problems of human behavior, and clearly demonstrates that the hitherto considered impassable gap between normal and abnormal mental states is more apparent than real. This translation is made of the fourth German edition, and while the original text was strictly followed, linguistic difficulties often made it necessary to modify or substitute some of the author's cases by examples comprehensible to the English speaking reader. (Introduction to the translation by A. A. Brill.)

©2017 SAGA Egmont (P)2017 SAGA Egmont

Members Reviews:

Psychopathology of Everyday Life

I am re-reading Freud and this was my third choice. As I have said in other reviews, whether you agree with him or not, Freud is always a good read! I found the book easy to understand and interesting enough to use in everyday life...

Five Stars

This is three time to import same book. But, this seems real copy from manuscript.

Five Stars

very insightful

Clarity

Explained issues of daily life we don't think much about in depth and a way not usually easy to grasp..

Freud

Read in college a LONG time ago and wanted to go back and re-read it 40 years later. Found so many things I missed in college. Classics are free so no excuse to re-read them today . . .

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Title: The Bondage of the Will

Author: Martin Luther, Dr. Tom Morris

Narrator: Kevin Scheuller

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-13-17

Publisher: YFCGrievingteens

Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

Luther was not a pious bore. He was a real man and at times an earthy man who was brash and bold. In the politically correct world of today, some might have trouble with him. He did not speak for sound bites.

Through this audiobook you will have an intimate look into his world and mind. There are things you will respect and things you will admire. This look will let Luther be Luther. This is what you would have heard if you were invited into the Luther house in Wittenberg, Germany. Katherine, his wife, brewed his beer.

Luther is not the kind of man that would have a cry if you did not like him. He knew who he was and spoke with confidence. He won the hearts and minds of Wittenberg, even Duke Fredrick, then Germany and the world. Table conversation was filled with challenging ideas.

This is considered Luther's finest work of thought. What do you think about the freedom of the human will?

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Title: Philosophy of Fine Art by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

Subtitle: The Complete Work Plus an Overview, Chapter by Chapter Summary and Author Biography!

Author: Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, Israel Bouseman

Narrator: Diana Gardiner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-16-17

Publisher: AudioLearn

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's Aesthetics, or Philosophy of Fine Art, is part of a rich German aesthetic tradition that stretches from the middle of the 18th century into the modern era. Hegel wrote this work early in the German exploration of aesthetics, and it served as a foundation piece for the philosophies of all who followed him. Hegel, with Aesthetics and other works, had a profound impact on the philosophies of Nietzsche, Heidegger, and Adorno. In this work, he explores the nature of beauty and the historical development of art. Hegel addresses each style of art in turn, considering architecture, sculpture, painting, music, and poetry in detail. He also offers distinct and in-depth analyses of Egyptian art, Greek sculpture, and both ancient and modern tragedy. Philosophy of Fine Art is regarded as one of the greatest aesthetic theories produced since Aristotle's Poetics.

The AudioLearn version of Hegel's Philosophy of Fine Art is preceded by a chapter-by-chapter summary that details the themes and perspectives addressed in the main work. The summary also provides an exploration of the life of the author and the background of the piece. Also included are an overview, a synopsis, and an analysis of the work. The summary is concluded by an examination of the historical context and social impact of the piece and a brief look at the criticisms associated with it. Philosophy of Fine Art is a key work of aesthetic philosophy and an essential text for students of philosophy and art as well as for anyone interested in the nature of aesthetics.

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Title: Ethics in the Real World

Subtitle: 82 Brief Essays on Things That Matter

Author: Peter Singer

Narrator: James Saunders

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-21-17

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

Peter Singer is often described as the world's most influential philosopher. He is also one of its most controversial. The author of important books such as Animal Liberation, Practical Ethics, Rethinking Life and Death, and The Life You Can Save, he helped launch the animal rights and effective altruism movements and contributed to the development of bioethics.

Now, in Ethics in the Real World, Singer shows that he is also a master at dissecting important current events in a few hundred words.

In this book of brief essays, he applies his controversial ways of thinking to issues like climate change, extreme poverty, animals, abortion, euthanasia, human genetic selection, sports doping, the sale of kidneys, the ethics of high-priced art, and ways of increasing happiness. Singer asks whether chimpanzees are people, smoking should be outlawed, or consensual sex between adult siblings should be decriminalized, and he reiterates his case against the idea that all human life is sacred, applying his arguments to some recent cases in the news.

In addition, he explores, in an easily accessible form, some of the deepest philosophical questions, such as whether anything really matters and what is the value of the pale blue dot that is our planet. The collection also includes some more personal reflections, like Singer's thoughts on one of his favourite activities, surfing, and an unusual suggestion for starting a family conversation over a holiday feast.

Provocative and original, these essays will challenge - and possibly change - your beliefs about a wide range of real-world ethical questions.

Critic Reviews:

"Peter Singer might well be the most important philosopher alive. He is certainly one of the most enjoyable to read, and it's a joy to browse through this collection of his smart short essays. This is public philosophy at its best - clear, controversial, and deeply rational." (Paul Bloom, author of Just Babies: The Origins of Good and Evil)

"An accessible introduction to the work of a philosopher who would not regard being described as 'accessible' as an insult.... Despite their brevity, the essays do not shirk the big moral questions." (Economist)

Members Reviews:

Perfect as an audiobook

Awesome. Incredibly digestible, readable and perfect as an audiobook. A definite recommendation for anyone interested in modern ethics.

Exactly what the title says

These essays are brief and to the point, very interesting but perhaps mot the most in-depth journeys into Singer's thoughts (he has other books for that though!). Basically perfectly bite-sized Ethics which is remarkably well suited for this audio-based format!

This book challenges ones ethics!

This book really challenges ones ethics. It made me think why am I doing the things I do when I have choice! As a lapsed vegetarian I am now back on track . Well narrated and stimulating topics. Highly recommended!

Some interesting ideas. Needs more depth.

Singer's talent for finding the ethical in everything shows through but his inherent utilitarian view grates at times. A nod to some other views would help but this is simply a collection of opinion columns.

Makes you think

An interesting series of essays. Well delivered exploring a diversity of topics.

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Title: 101 Principles of Logic

Author: J.-M. Kuczynski

Narrator: J.-M. Kuczynski

Format: Unabridged

Length: 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-16-17

Publisher: J.-M. Kuczynski

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

The 101 most important principles of formal logic are stated and illustrated. The basic principles of set-theory and formal arithmetic are also stated.

Members Reviews:

Unique author

Only author bringing Logic to audio book form! I have enjoyed several of his other books too. Gets to the point, no fluff, just start the audio and boom a sense of urgency to go through Logic. Hard to find anywhere else.

I love this author

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

It was so clear, concise, yet comprehensive.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Only one character, the author, but I love him, his controlled passion, and I love this author's 'library' of audio logic books.

What about J.-M. Kuczynskis performance did you like?

The directness, the starkness.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The set-theoretic interpretations of arithmetic truths.

Any additional comments?

A perfect intro for students of logic, set theory. The author clearly states exactly what is important, no fluff, no frills. Just pure content.

literally just a guy quickly reading a list

What would have made 101 Principles of Logic better?

literally just a guy quickly reading a list of 101...anything would be better

What was most disappointing about J.-M. Kuczynskis story?

no story

Any additional comments?

should not be marketed as a book. it isnt a book

very clear and helpful

What made the experience of listening to 101 Principles of Logic the most enjoyable?

it was so clear and direct

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

the thoroughness and clarity

Have you listened to any of J.-M. Kuczynskis other performances before? How does this one compare?

it is ok, but he can do better, narration-wise

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

it was very smart

Any additional comments?

i like this author

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Title: Culture Care

Subtitle: Reconnecting with Beauty for Our Common Life

Author: Makoto Fujimura

Narrator: Kirby Heyborne

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-06-17

Publisher: christianaudio.com

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

"Culture is not a territory to be won or lost but a resource we are called to steward with care. Culture is a garden to be cultivated."

Many bemoan the decay of culture. But we all have a responsibility to care for culture, to nurture it in ways that help people thrive. In Culture Care artist Makoto Fujimura issues a call to cultural stewardship, in which we become generative and feed our culture's soul with beauty, creativity, and generosity.

We serve others as cultural custodians of the future. This is a book for artists, but artists come in many forms. Anyone with a calling to create - from visual artists, musicians, writers, and actors to entrepreneurs, pastors, and business professionals - will resonate with its message. This book is for anyone with a desire or an artistic gift to reach across boundaries with understanding, reconciliation, and healing. It is a book for anyone with a passion for the arts, for supporters of the arts, and for "creative catalysts" who understand how much the culture we all share affects human thriving today and shapes the generations to come.

Culture Care includes a study guide for individual reflection or group discussion.

Members Reviews:

Wow! Simply Beautiful

This is a powerful life changing experience. Thank you sir, for helping me to put flesh on the bones of my boundary stalking. Meaningful spiritual flesh that is consistent with the artistic beauty of God. I will listen to this over and over again.

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Title: Neo-Nihilism

Subtitle: The Philosophy of Power

Author: Peter Sjöstedt-H

Narrator: Peter Sjöstedt-H

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-08-17

Publisher: Peter Sjöstedt-H

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

This text concisely puts forward the case for a form of nihilism - fusing thoughts from Hume, Schopenhauer, and Nietzsche, amongst others. It forcefully argues that morality as we know it is a power structure disguised as knowledge; that law is based upon this false idol; and that thus power is, in fact, the basis of all life.

This text inspired the recreation of the Marvel philosopher superhero Karnak.

Written by the Philosopher Peter Sjöstedt-H.

Peter Sjöstedt-H is an Anglo-Scandinavian philosopher with specialization in the thought of Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Bergson, and Whitehead, and within the Philosophy of Mind. Following his studies in philosophy at Warwick University, Peter became a philosophy lecturer in London for six years. He is currently engaged in his PhD at Exeter University where he also teaches philosophy modules and writing skills. Peter is the author of the paperback Noumenautics, and an inspiration behind the new inhuman philosopher Marvel Superhero, Karnak.

Members Reviews:

A good introduction to nihilist philosophy

The position feels lacking in its defining of the proposed chief good, power. It is made clear that each method to power is different, so actions are neither good or bad innately, unless perhaps an action always leads to loss of power, but it is unclear what power is.

However, albeit the absence of a definition for power, this short book covered a lot of ground and serves as a great introduction and reference point to deeper investigation on nihilist philosophy.

This will get you thinking!!

Deep and well argued! Short but concise. I'll listen to this a few more times. Narration is good but a little dry, but does the job.

Straightforward narration by the author

The author provides compelling rationale to why there can be no objective morality and that all morality is in fact a thinly veiled power structure.

Old Hat

Neo-Nihilism doesn't live up to its titular prefix (and barely lives up to the noun). Prepare yourself for a tediously syllogistic, adolescent journey into...a field of stock Nietzscheanisms.

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Title: Moral Choices: Audio Lectures

Subtitle: An Introduction to Ethics

Author: Scott Rae

Narrator: Scott Rae

Format: Original Recording

Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-01-17

Publisher: Zondervan

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

Moral Choices Audio Lectures features 12 lessons and is designed to help students develop a sound and current basis for making ethical decisions in today's complex postmodern culture. The lectures outline the distinctive elements of Christian ethics while avoiding undue dogmatism. They also introduce other ethical systems and their key historical proponents, including Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, and Immanuel Kant.

After describing a seven-step procedure for tackling ethical dilemmas, ethicist and professor Scott Rae uses case studies to address some of today's most pressing social issues. He guides students in thinking critically and biblically about abortion, reproductive technologies, genetic technologies and human cloning, euthanasia, capital punishment, sexual ethics, war, and economics.

Designed with the learner in mind, each lecture is approximately 20 minutes. Moral Choices Audio Lectures is useful for formal students and laypeople alike, providing an accessible introduction to Christian ethics and equipping them to form a basis for practical, ethical decision making in contemporary culture.

Members Reviews:

Great insight into the issues of today

If you could sum up Moral Choices: Audio Lectures in three words, what would they be?

Insightful

Educational

Thought-provoking

What did you like best about this story?

Scott brings into one place the ethical, moral and biblical perspectives of some of the most challenging issues in society today, and presents them in a way that is both clear and thought-provoking.

Any additional comments?

Would definitely recommend to others as a perfect book to build a foundational understanding of these issues.

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Title: The Praise of Folly/Against War

Author: Desiderius Erasmus

Narrator: Georgina Sutton, Leighton Pugh

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-09-17

Publisher: Ukemi Audiobooks

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466-1536) was known as Prince of the Humanists - though a theologian, a Catholic priest and the leading European scholar of his time. A close friend of Sir Thomas More, Erasmus' writings had a strong influence on the growing movement for change in Christian Europe, both Lutheran and the Counter-Reformation. These two essays are among his most important - and well-known - writings.

'The Praise of Folly', written in Latin in 1509 and spoken by the goddess Folly (who champions a lively enjoyment of life), was a bold satire on (in the cautious contemporary environment) not only Western classical traditions but also the Catholic Church. Dedicated to More himself, Erasmus wittily challenged entrenched views in so forthright (and humanist) a style that it could have brought him in direct conflict with the papacy. Fortunately the pope, Leo X, enjoyed the humour and the challenge! It is here presented in the lively modern translation by Leonard H. Dean.

'Against War' (c. 1517) is 'an impassioned plea for peace among beings human, civilised, Christian'. A deeply humanist text, widely read through Europe in the ensuing years, it has a continuing currency. 'Nothing is either more wicked or more wretched, nothing doth worse become a man than war.' Leighton Pugh reads the classic translation by John Wilson.

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Title: The Art of War

Author: Sun Tzu

Narrator: Edward Miller

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-06-17

Publisher: Audioliterature

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

First compiled in the 6th century BC, "The Art of War" presents a philosophy of war for managing conflicts and winning battles. It is accepted as a masterpiece on strategy and is frequently cited and referred to by generals and theorists since it was first published, translated, and distributed internationally.

The book is not only popular among military theorists, but has also become increasingly popular among political leaders and those in business management. Despite its title, "The Art of War" addresses strategy in a broad fashion, touching upon public administration and planning. The text outlines theories of battle but also advocates diplomacy and cultivating relationships with other nations as essential to the health of a state. A fascinating and compelling listening experience!

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Members Reviews:

Great

Fantastic history and advice still very present for the modern day and the future. Classic

A quick listen littered with lengthy lessons.

Finished it in a morning but it required many more days of meditation to fully appreciate .