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Title: Learn Willpower with Existential Philosophers Nietzsche & Kierkegaard

Author: Friedrich Nietzsche, Sren Kierkegaard

Narrator: Katie Haigh

Format: Unabridged

Length: 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-20-16

Publisher: Astorg Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

Learn willpower with 250 quotes by the two most famous existential philosophers: Nietzsche and Kierkegaard.

Nietzsche is a major figure in Western philosophy. His work is radical, sometimes violent, often ironic; it fascinates anyone bold enough to delve into it, exerted a profound influence on modern intellectual history, and covers a wide range of subjects. Nietzsche's writings borders on the poetic; his aphorisms are particularly well-known for conveying all the radicalism of his thinking in an intense but light, sometimes amusing manner. We have selected for you 150 of his most fascinating quotes, some of which have found their way into our daily expressions; enjoy the intensity of his writing, and dare to take a look into the abyss with this fascinating new audiobook.

Sren Kierkegaard, a name meaning "church garden", is a Christian philosopher whose work had a considerable influence on western philosophy and theology. His thoughts focused primarily on what it means to become a subject of one's existence, what feelings arise when faced with life choices, and the relation with God through faith. He is credited with numerous reflections on the three stages of life; he also questioned existential despair, absurdity and anxiety. We have selected for you 100 of his most inspiring quotes, for you to discover the inner workings of this most sincere and touching thinker.

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Title: Logic, Philosophy, and Psychoanalysis

Subtitle: Selected Monologues and Dialogues

Author: J.-M. Kuczynski

Narrator: J.-M. Kuczynski

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-21-16

Publisher: Philosophypedia

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 72 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

This volume contains monologues and dialogues in which the most basic questions of psychoanalysis, philosophy, and logic are given clear and cogent answers.

Members Reviews:

smart, maybe too smart

Where does Logic, Philosophy, and Psychoanalysis rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

top 10

What did you like best about this story?

it was smart

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

slightly better than his others, but emotionally tight

If you could give Logic, Philosophy, and Psychoanalysis a new subtitle, what would it be?

I robot

Any additional comments?

tell the author to loosen up!

sharp, deep insights in rapid succession

Would you consider the audio edition of Logic, Philosophy, and Psychoanalysis to be better than the print version?

much

What was one of the most memorable moments of Logic, Philosophy, and Psychoanalysis?

the discussion of neurosis

What does J.-M. Kuczynski bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

creativity plus intellect, a rare combo

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

look out! intellectual rhino on the horizon!

Any additional comments?

a major brain, k is

just perfect, in its intellectual way

What made the experience of listening to Logic, Philosophy, and Psychoanalysis the most enjoyable?

the sharpness, the quickness

What was one of the most memorable moments of Logic, Philosophy, and Psychoanalysis?

the description of logical law

What does J.-M. Kuczynski bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

a manly dispassionateness

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

the discussions of functions

Any additional comments?

ocd analyses are brilliant, conclusions overdrawn though

clear and sharp

Where does Logic, Philosophy, and Psychoanalysis rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

kuczynski's best, top 30 maybe. perhaps better

Who was your favorite character and why?

dr. k, in the dialogues

What does J.-M. Kuczynski bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

controlled passion

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

not quite.

Any additional comments?

a little heavy, but it has a certain much needed dramatic flair, without any doubt, the best dialogue writer since plato. no doubt on that one.john perry's dialogues are not good, and neither are hume's. perry's are execrable

Very good, but a bit oversexed

Would you consider the audio edition of Logic, Philosophy, and Psychoanalysis to be better than the print version?

Dramatically, since it is, in fact, drama. It is drama pretending to be philosophy, or maybe it's philosophy pretending to be drama. But, no, it's the former.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

The understated passion

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

The oozing virility.

Whats the most interesting tidbit youve picked up from this book?

The brains and manliness are not mutually exclusive

Any additional comments?

Red blooded women will love it. 'Dainty' women will not. The man is...a cave man!!!!

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Title: Boolean Algebra as the Basis of Mathematical Logic

Author: J.-M. Kuczynski

Narrator: J.-M. Kuczynski

Format: Unabridged

Length: 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-17-16

Publisher: Philosophypedia

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

The theorems of the propositional calculus and the predicate calculus are stated, and the analogous principles of Boolean Algebra are identified. Also, the primary principles of modal logic are stated, and a procedure is described for identifying their Boolean analogues.

Members Reviews:

very nice intro

This was really great. I appreciate the library of logic related audiobooks this author has created. He could probably use a condenser mic. Looking forward to more audio books by this author.

The best audio book in Boolean Algebra in existenc

What did you love best about Boolean Algebra as the Basis of Mathematical Logic?

it was clear and straightforward

What did you like best about this story?

it was focused

What does J.-M. Kuczynski bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

focus and intensity

If you could give Boolean Algebra as the Basis of Mathematical Logic a new subtitle, what would it be?

part 1

Any additional comments?

sound editing not so great

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Title: The Engineer's Argument

Subtitle: A Philosophical Argument Against Intelligent Design

Author: Casper Rigsby

Narrator: Jon D. Webster

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-25-16

Publisher: Atheist Republic Publications

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

This book aims to give logically consistent reasoning for the dismissal of the idea of intelligent design through philosophical discourse based on given evidence of how our universe works. In these minutes, I will address the logical fallacies I see in any intelligent design model that poses the notion of a creator god who created the universe with specific intent and purpose. It is my hope that I can offer many pieces of evidence that show such an idea of an intelligent designer is not only logically inconsistent but also absurd. To do this, I will focus on three main points of contention: intelligence, design, and purpose. By taking an in-depth look at those ideas, I hope to show that intelligent design theories only raise more questions than answers.

Members Reviews:

Go for It

I found the Amazon description interesting, so I attempted to check this out. However, that failed, so I had to buy this. I thought such a short read wouldn't be that bad until I found myself questioning the preface. I just misunderstood some of it, though. On the plus side, my opinion changed within a few pages.

First off, the author answered a question I had about philosophy being better than science for this type of question. Also, I all of his arguments were solid and well-made. However, he digressed a little instead of just getting to it. In addition, I liked how he acknowledged some criticisms and made a few good points.

All that said, I found this to be a worthwhile read. I figured that everybody should give this a chance. However, I wanted to recommend that you go for the Kindle version. That might be a better buy than the paperback, considering how short this was

Thought provoking

A philosophic argument against intelligent design which is clearly and rationally explained. Whether you are religious or agnostic this book presents rational ideas that are very thought provoking. If you have any questions about religion read this with an open mind.

Excellent explanation

Easy, quick read on a complex subject. I have a better understanding of my own beliefs and how to explain to others. Too bad some people are too closed minded to read this.

Great read

Easy to follow,informative,interesting and delightful. I would definitely purchase more from C.Rigsby in the future

Good book. Well thought-out and insightful

Good book. Well thought-out and insightful. Certainly demonstrates that god must not be much of an engineer since all kinds of things are so poorly "engineered."

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Title: Frantz Fanon

Subtitle: Philosopher of the Barricades

Author: Peter Hudis

Narrator: Doug Storm

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-07-16

Publisher: Pluto Press

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

Few figures loom as large in the intellectual history of revolution and postcolonialism as Frantz Fanon. An intellectual who devoted his life to activism, he utilized his deep knowledge of psychology and philosophy in the service of the movement for democratic participation and political sovereignty in his native Martinique and around the world.

With FranzFanon, Peter Hudis presents a penetrating critical biography of the activist's life and work. Countering the prevailing belief that Fanon's contributions to modern thought can be wholly defined by an advocacy of violence, Hudis presents his work instead as an integrated whole, showing that its nuances - and thus its importance - can only be appreciated in light of Fanon's efforts to fuse philosophical theory and actual practice. By taking seriously Fanon's philosophical and psychological contributions, as well as his political activism, Hudis presents a powerful and perceptive new view of the man and his achievement.

This brief, richly perceptive introduction to Fanon will give new force to his ideas, his life, and his example for people engaged in radical political theory and taking action against oppression around the world today.

Members Reviews:

Very helpful in understanding Fanon's work

This biography helped me appreciate the profoundness of Fanon's insights. Fanon's ideas are relevant today especially to anyone interested in understanding the errors of African revolutionary movements of the 20th century.

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Title: The Socratic Quest

Subtitle: Waking Up to the Cerebral Mirage

Author: Andrea Diem-Lane

Narrator: Carol Purdom

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-03-16

Publisher: MSAC Philosophy Group

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

Too often students today think that Plato's dialogues concerning Socrates have no relevance to the present issues confronting humankind. It is mistakenly believed that Socrates' quest is dated and that we as species have outgrown such philosophical speculations. However, this is not the case, since the Socratic search for knowledge is a perennial one and we can learn much by closely reading what these early Greek thinkers pondered during their time.

In this book, we have included excerpts from the Socratic dialogues (as penned by his most famous student, Plato) and Professor Andrea Diem-Lane's brilliant treatise on the "Cerebral Mirage" which brings Plato and Socrates up to date by showing how the latest findings in quantum theory and neuroscience substantiate much of early Greek skepticism, particularly concerning how easily we can be deceived by our various forms of certainty.

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Title: On Liberty

Author: John Stuart Mill

Narrator: Alastair Cameron

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-28-16

Publisher: A.R.N. Publications

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 28 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

On Liberty is a book by John Stuart Mill, one of the most celebrated philosophers on the subject of leadership and governing ideals. The book focuses on Mill's philosophy on utilitarianism which is one of his defining principles. The principles of the book are focused on developing a relationship between the ruling authority and liberty. The work was meant to be a short essay but it was expanded to cover all his principles about liberty and utilitarianism. The work begins like most of his philosophical works; by introducing the historical background about the struggle that has always existed between liberty and authority.

Mill argues that in a way democracy encourages what he terms as "tyranny of the majority". He argues that the authority of the ruling class should be controlled by the liberty and the freedoms of the citizens. With these views he sets the tone for the whole book and goes into great details about the relationship between liberty and authority. Mill stated that this book was not his work alone because he collaborated with his wife Harriet Mill and this is evident especially when compared to his previous essays. The book was well received and it remains a philosophical classic.

Members Reviews:

Mills' On Liberty is essential re freedom

Though dense in logic and using some out dated lingo, this is a necessary book to consume for anyone seeking to appreciate Liberty and free speech.

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Title: Quine on the Analytic-Synthetic Distinction

Author: J.-M. Kuczynski

Narrator: A. Zens

Format: Unabridged

Length: 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-21-16

Publisher: PHILOSOPHYPEDIA

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 21 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

W.V.O. tried to prove that no statement is necessarily true. In this work, Quine's argument is stated, analyzed, and shown to be a broken argument for a false conclusion. It is shown that necessary truths are as important as empirical truths to the empirical sciences, the reason being that, without necessary truths, there is no way to organize or interpret data. It comes to light that, in addition to being false, every form of extreme empiricism (e.g. Dewey's pragmatism, Wittgenstein's verificationism, Comte's positivism) is so incoherent that it cannot be clearly stated without thereby being refuted.

Members Reviews:

genius

What made the experience of listening to Quine on the Analytic-Synthetic Distinction the most enjoyable?

Adam Zens. The man is a legend in his own time.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

What wasn't compelling about it, is more like it!

What does A. Zens bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Focus

Whats the most interesting tidbit youve picked up from this book?

That K is a great writer.

Any additional comments?

I love this narrator.

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Title: Utopia Is Creepy

Subtitle: And Other Provocations

Author: Nicholas Carr

Narrator: Steven Menasche

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-06-16

Publisher: Gildan Media, LLC

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

A freewheeling, sharpshooting indictment of a tech-besotted culture.

With a razor wit, Nicholas Carr cuts through Silicon Valley's unsettlingly cheery vision of the technological future to ask a hard question: Have we been seduced by a lie? Gathering a decade's worth of posts from his blog, Rough Type, as well as his seminal essays, Utopia Is Creepy offers an alternative history of the digital age, chronicling its roller-coaster crazes and crashes, its blind triumphs, and its unintended consequences.

Carr's favorite targets are those zealots who believe so fervently in computers and data that they abandon common sense. Cheap digital tools do not make us all the next Fellini or Dylan. Social networks, diverting as they may be, are not vehicles for self-enlightenment. And "likes" and retweets are not going to elevate political discourse. When we expect technologies - designed for profit - to deliver a paradise of prosperity and convenience, we have forgotten ourselves. In response Carr offers searching assessments of the future of work, the fate of reading, and the rise of artificial intelligence, challenging us to see our world anew.

In famous essays including "Is Google Making Us Stupid?" and "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Privacy", Carr dissects the logic behind Silicon Valley's "liberation mythology", showing how technology has both enriched and imprisoned us - often at the same time. Drawing on artists ranging from Walt Whitman to the Clash while weaving in the latest findings from science and sociology, Utopia Is Creepy compels us to question the technological momentum that has trapped us in its flow. "Resistance is never futile," argues Carr, and this audiobook delivers the proof.

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Title: A Discourse upon the Origin and the Foundation of the Inequality Among Mankind by Jean Jacques Rousseau

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

Author: Jean Jacques Rousseau, Israel Bouseman

Narrator: Derek Botten

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-16-16

Publisher: AudioLearn

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

Rousseau was one of the key figures of the Enlightenment, a period in history when all aspects of politics and human rights underwent dramatic reinterpretation. His discourse on inequality is one of his earliest works, an examination of the state of nature of mankind and the way in which society fell short of both its ideals and its potential.

Rousseau was the most influential French writer of his age. His works gave rise to the ideals espoused during the French Revolution, and in no small part contributed to the American Revolution as well. Rousseau and his philosophical contemporaries, Thomas Hobbes and John Locke, were central to the dramatic re-envisioning of political theory that gave rise to the current era of democracy and republic.

This work shows the developmental stages of his thought, shedding light on the struggle between individual will and the right of the privileged to rule. The narration of the full text is preceded by a summary, which includes a biography of the author, and an overview, synopsis, and analysis, as well as an examination of the historical context of the piece. This version of the work is ideal for students of philosophy and history, and a must-hear for any interested in how the current political and social climate arose.

Members Reviews:

Illustrates evolving standards of scholarship

What about Derek Bottens performance did you like?

The performance was generally excellent except for the pronunciation of the names of some famous thinkers.

Any additional comments?

Rousseau is a good story teller and was certainly a very influential one. But it is interesting how his methodology of developing an argument would be laughable if a contemporary scholar attempted it. Of course, thinkers are supposed to be judged by the standards of their time....