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Title: Deep Thought

Subtitle: 42 Fantastic Quotes That Define Philosphy

Author: Gary Cox

Narrator: Richard Mitchley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-24-15

Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

As Douglas Adams points out, if there is no final answer to the question "what is the meaning of life?" 42 is as good or bad an answer as any other. Indeed, 42 quotes might be even better! Gary Cox guides us through 42 of the most misunderstood, misquoted, provocative, and significant quotes in the history of philosophy, providing witty and compelling commentary along the way.

Members Reviews:

Great overview

Really well put together overview of thoughts and their thinkers. I enjoyed the personal back story to each quote. I'm Now inspired to go out and read in further detail the philosophers that chimed with me! Recommended.

Don't Panic

Bite size pieces from the beast which they cut with their steely knives.Read well and written even weller.

Loved it.

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Title: Beyond Good and Evil

Author: Friedrich Nietzsche

Narrator: David McCallion

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-25-15

Publisher: A.R.N. Publications

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

Beyond Good and Evil gives profound insight into the personal philosophies of one of history's greats, Friedrich Nietzsche. Within the work, first published in 1886, you'll find close to 300 of Nietzsche's aphorisms, organized by theme and spanning nine chapters.

Nietzsche begins his work by stating that all philosophies are nothing more than the complex personal opinions by the philosophers that put them forth, and that it's the listener's responsibility to weed out the subjective from the true philosophy.

Some of Nietzsche's thoughts and theories provide the cornerstones of philosophical and sociological thought. One of the better known theories is the "will to power," the idea that all humans possess an inherent sense of ambition and the desire to strive for success.

Throughout the rest of the work, Nietzsche speaks at length regarding dogmatism and religion, our system of moral codes, and the extent to which strength can be equated with cruelty, nationalism, and race. He also dives into his musings on what makes a human being noble.

Members Reviews:

What a difference, the reader makes

While I can really get into the story and appreciate its historical value. the reader made this a horrible experience for me he became monotone and had almost no inflection in his voice, and when he did it was in the wrong place. while listening I found myself mentally correcting the readers inflection and found it very hard to focus on the words. excellent book but maybe need a different version

terrible narration. absolute worst

The narrator needs to be killed. Truly terrible delivery, I want my money back.

He sucsessfully ruined a great work of philosophy here.

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Title: An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding

Author: David Hume

Narrator: Hugh Ross

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-21-15

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 30 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

As intriguing today as when it was first published, Hume's An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding is a fascinating exploration into the nature of human knowledge. Using billiard balls, candles, and other colorful examples, Hume conveys the core of his empiricism - that true knowledge can be gained only through sensory experience.

No other philosopher has been at the forefront of the mind than David Hume: physics, psychology, neuroscience - connections to Hume are everywhere. Here is the book that Immanuel Kant confessed to have awoken him from his "dogmatic slumber".

Members Reviews:

Excellent Kindle edition

This is one of the most impressive free kindle editions of a book that I have read. It is taken from a 1902 printing (a 2nd edition) that was reprinted from the posthumous edition of 1777. It includes endnotes and an extensive index put together by L.A Selby-Bigge, a late fellow of University College, Oxford. There is a table of contents at the beginning with hyperlinks. The endnotes also have hyperlinks, which makes it easy to read the notes and jump back to the text. The index also has hyperlinks. This is the first kindle freebie that I have seen with these features. This is handy for this type of book. Note that Hume is Scottish and the book was originally written in English.

I have always had an interest in philosophy and history and finally got around to reading this foundational work. The title describes exactly what this book is about. Hume starts by giving a brief introduction to philosophy and then jumps into the main questions. The biggie is where do ideas come from? How do we understand things? What is instinct, inspiration? It is interesting that his answers to these questions still hold up well to modern thought.

Hume wrote this book at a time and place where Calvinism still held great sway and God was thought to be behind every thought and action. His ideas were radical and I was interested to see how he tried to delicately handle ideas that would potentially offend many of his readers.

I highly recommend this seminal work to any one interested in philosophy and enjoys stretching their minds a bit. This is something I will refer to often. I continue to enjoy the access my Kindle gives me to great classics like this.

One of the Greatest Works of Western Philosophy!

Rene Descartes (1596-1650), "the father of modern philosophy," was a rationalist who attempted to attain certainty by discovering "first principles" on which he could overcome skeptical doubt and establish irrefutable truth. He claimed that one thing is absolutely certain: Cogito, ergo sum ("I think, therefore I am"). From this solid rock on which to stand, he proceeded to claim that by reason alone he could prove the existence of God, the immortality of the soul, and the reality of an afterlife.

Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) was trained in the rationalist tradition, but when he read David Hume's work, the impact shattered his way of thinking.

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Title: Individualism

Subtitle: A Reader

Author: Marilyn Moore - editor, George H. Smith - editor

Narrator: James Foster

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-15-15

Publisher: Cato Institute

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

Individualism is one of most criticized and least understood ideas in social and political thought. Is individualism the ability to act independently amidst a web of social forces? A vital element of personal liberty and a shield against conformity? Does it lead to or away from unifying individuals with communities?

Individualism: A Reader provides a wealth of illuminating essays from the 17th to the early 20th centuries. In 26 selections from 25 writers, individualism is explained and defended, often from unusual perspectives. This anthology includes not only selections from well-known writers, but also many lesser-known pieces - recorded here for the first time - by philosophers, social theorists, and economists who have been overlooked in standard accounts of individualism.

The depth and complexity of ideas about individualism are reflected in the six sections in this collection. The first examines individuality generally, with the following five detailing social, moral, political, religious, and economic individualism. Throughout, individualism is analyzed and defended through the lenses of classical liberalism, free market libertarianism, individual anarchism, voluntary socialism, religious individualism, abolitionism, free thought, and radical feminism.

Both richly historical and sharply contemporary, Individualism: A Reader provides a multitude of perspectives and insights on personal liberty and the history of freedom.

Members Reviews:

Historical Individualism

This is a valuable historical Reader, in that it vividly shows the relatively short history of the concept of individualism -- the last few hundred years. To see entries by Wilhelm Humboldt and Roger Ingersoll (to name two of great interest to me) shows the use of this compilation. The editors do even "sneak" in a short item by St. Augustine to show one prominent example of an ancient reference to the conception, even if the concept itself wasn't discussed.

I just wish the Reader had the greater ambition of including modern writers -- but the stated limitation of the editors was to only use public domain writings -- though they bring up Ayn Rand in passing in their introduction. A more complete Reader, with, for example, an essay by Rand, our era's strongest advocate of the morality of individualism, would be a welcome companion to allow direct comparison against these early attempts to identify and explain this fundamental idea of a person's relation to the world and to those around him in society.

A Decent Collection

Rather than going into great detail, let me give the general gist. This collection of public domain essays and outtakes covers arguments for individualism and its brothers libertarianism, voluntaryism, and other minimalist forms of government that support the rights of the individual to live peacefully while pursuing happiness in the world. The texts are ancient and modern (18th to 20th centuries), with authors from many walks of life. It well supports the fact that self-determination is not a recent idea, nor is it a thought based in greed or spite for our fellow men. Contrarily, it is the most moral code available in this world of imperfect people.

The only weakness I would suggest exists is a lack of discussion of the pieces, aside from a bit of historical introduction. And that may be good or bad.

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Title: Feng Shui for Beginners 2nd Edition

Subtitle: A Complete Guide to Using Feng Shui to Achieve Balance, Harmony, Health, and Prosperity in Your Home and Life!

Author: Carol Tiebert

Narrator: Millian Quinteros

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 06-04-15

Publisher: Carol Tiebert

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

What exactly is Feng Shui?

Is it really about energy or spiritual living?

How can reorganizing a room really lead to a better living?

Increased energy?

Want to know where to start and where to finish in organizing a room full of energy?

Want to not only meet functionality standards but also live in happiness while doing so?

Want to create to increase family health and harmony? How you ask?

How about increasing your prosperity using Feng Shui? You curious?

Let's start today! Download right now and change your life immediately!

Members Reviews:

Great subject

Good book. Easy to understand. Great subject.

Three Stars

It is not what I was expecting

Great book and knowledge for everyday activities

Great book and knowledge for everyday activities, not just for new home designs and decorating. Great tips for clearing clutter and fostering the right energy.

He thinks it is very basic and easy to understand

Grandson asked for this. He is 12. He thinks it is very basic and easy to understand. Recommends it.

Five Stars

Easy read very informative

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Title: Stoicism: A Friendly Beginners Guide to the Ancient Philosophy of Stoicism

Author: Jordan Jacobs

Narrator: Christopher Hudspeth

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-01-15

Publisher: Jordan Jacobs

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 87 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

Want to get your life dialed in? You're in the right place!

Are you having frequent bouts of anxiety or depression? Do all modern therapeutic methods seem useless? Why not try stoicism? Stoicism is an ancient Greek philosophy that has been hailed as a savior of humanity. It is a philosophy practiced by ancient Greeks and Romans over 2,000 years back and has not lost its appeal in the present century. Such is its power that it is applicable even in the present day.

Human suffering comes in different forms, and the most dangerous is mental suffering. Stoicism has answers to most of our inner fears and anxieties. It can save us from self-destruction and guide us toward happiness unerringly. Greeks of ancient time suggested that the interpretations and beliefs we have influence our emotions. When we change the inaccurate self-destructive and irrational beliefs, we can be free of emotional sickness. The deep-seated beliefs in us are mostly carried on from our childhoods. Hence they have become habitual.

To get away from the vicious grip of our wrong beliefs, we need a powerful force like stoicism. The general opinion on stoicism that you would have heard so far would not paint a pretty picture for you. And you may read this with disbelief. However, the truth is stoicism has such deep and insightful truths that you will be surprised at how effectively you can set your mind free and attain happiness in your life.

Members Reviews:

Great intro

Concise and elegant introduction to a complex subject. This book will get you started both in the understanding and practice of stoicism

great short book

really enjoyed the book. Short but inclusive and gives a good overall view and description of stoicism.

I'm stoiced!!!

No thank you

Yo dude killer book. Have to say really finished my thoughts on Machiavelli's the prince and the Toa De Ching.. Keep it up.

. Attitude is gratitude

Derivative and Poorly Performed

Don't bother with this. It's a condensed and less thoughtful variation of some of the other works on stoicism. The content is repetitive and organized in a confusing way. The performance is particularly lacking in quality. It's generally read too quickly, and with odd vocal inflections. The reader's accent is distracting. Most egregiously, key terms and names are pronounced incorrectly.

Sketchy Intro

Covered stoicism piecemeal and a bit haphazardly around the edges, and a bit muddled - it never really nailed it. The narrator had a bizarre quasi-Georgia accent (think a cross between Jimmy Carter and a southern preacher on LSD), but he settle down a bit into it, and you could finally make out the words.

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Title: Irrationally Yours

Subtitle: On Missing Socks, Pickup Lines, and Other Existential Puzzles

Author: Dan Ariely

Narrator: Simon Jones

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-19-15

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 164 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

Three-time New York Times best-selling author Dan Ariely teams up with legendary The New Yorker cartoonist William Haefeli to present an expanded collection of his immensely popular Wall Street Journal advice column, "Ask Ariely".

Behavioral economist Dan Ariely revolutionized the way we think about ourselves, our minds, and our actions in his books Predictably Irrational, The Upside of Irrationality, and The Honest Truth About Dishonesty. Ariely applies this scientific analysis of the human condition in his "Ask Ariely" Q and A column in the Wall Street Journal, in which he responds to readers who write in with personal conundrums ranging from the serious to the curious:

In Ask Ariely a broad variety of economic, ethical, and emotional dilemmas are explored and addressed through text and images. Using their trademark insight and wit, Ariely and Haefeli help us reflect on how we can reason our way through external and internal challenges. Listeners will laugh, learn, and most importantly gain a new perspective on how to deal with the inevitable problems that plague our daily lives.

Members Reviews:

Not what I expected

I didn't expect this book to be just a bunch of advice columns read at me. It was witty and amusing, but not what I was expecting or looking for.

Extremely entertaining

An awesome mix in between an informative and an entertaining book! Extremely recommended for anyone interested in social science

amusing Q & A

This is a fun book. Some learning to be had too, but overall good light listening.

just perfect

just buy it, very good approach to human behaivor un a practical way

great book, good narrator, good writer

Nutritious like a meal, tastes like dessert

Filled with incredible nuggets of information on behavioral economics, Irrationally Yours is light, entertaining and feels more like a guilty pleasure dessert than a healthy meal. Perhaps in this regard Ariely has discovered an optimal format through which to engage fervent and casual readers alike!

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Title: Thoughts Out of Season by Friedrich Nietzsche - The Complete Work Plus an Overview, Summary, Analysis and Author Biography

Author: Sofia Pisou, Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzche

Narrator: Doug James

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-15-15

Publisher: AudioLearn

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

Thoughts Out of Season is a collection of paramount importance consisting of four notable essays written between 1873 and 1876. All four essays review 19th-century German culture in an incisive and acute manner. It is a work of acerbic criticism toward contemporary pseudoscholars who Nietzsche calls Philistines and towards the blatant abuse of history. At the same time it constitutes an encomium to Wagner's ingenious artistic and creative nature and to Schopenhauer's unique perspective of the cosmos. A fifth essay was also written as a meditation to the discipline of philology, yet it was not published.

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Title: The Antichrist by Friedrich Nietzsche: The Complete Work Plus an Overview, Summary, Analysis, and Author Biography

Author: Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzche, Israel Bouseman

Narrator: Philippe Duquenoy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-06-15

Publisher: AudioLearn

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 39 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

Friedrich Nietzsche is perhaps one of the most controversial philosophers in history. His name is perhaps most closely identified with the statement "God is dead". As a result of this inflammatory style, it is more common to have heard of Nietzsche than to have read his work. It has the feel of religious fervor more than that of a classical text on philosophy, and in this respect this work, The Antichrist, was aptly named. It is not so much aimed at the expression of any new perspective or in support of the expansion of knowledge but rather represents an effort to undo the religious interference Nietzsche believed worked against the advancement of culture and knowledge. In many ways he was the mouthpiece for the most unfavorable logical conclusions that rose to the fore in the meeting of the scientific and Christian perspective.

Despite the disagreeable nature of his religious perspective, his views have undeniable power and influenced a host of other philosophers. His name has been synonymous with Nazism, nihilism, materialism, and anti-Semitism, and his ideas have been viewed by some with an almost fanatical regard. Perhaps the most ironic aspect of this posthumous reception is the fact that Nietzsche himself was categorically opposed to all of these perspectives. His poetic and radical style left him poorly understood by those who read him and served to foster many of the approaches he condemned.

The full narration of this text is preceded by a summary that highlights the main points of his work, including a biography of the author , an overview of the subjects covered, and a synopsis and analysis of the work. Also included are an examination of the historical context, criticisms, and the social impact of Nietzsche's writings.

This is one of the most comprehensive reviews of Nietzsche's The Antichrist ever produced and a must-hear for those interested in philosophy, theology, or history.

Members Reviews:

I'm learning Nietzsche I don't need sparkly sounds

The narrator was fine, but a peculiar sound repeats persistently between chapters. This is Nietzsche, know your audience.

interesting but a false theory

It was very interesting discussion about good and evil and strength and weakness, Nietzsche takes a rather barbaric view of strength and weakness by saying all weakness should be eliminated,, and that the Christians suppress strength. going back to the time in which this was written there was a lot of controversy concerning the Catholic church, which was at the time using it's power over the people to fuel the Pope's war. But simply because corruption abounded in the Catholic church, does not mean that Christ himself was wrong about charity and kindness. I simply wish I could have a discussion with Nietzsche face to face, as I wish of a great many people.

thought provoking analysis

loved it. as usual from Neitsche, some difficult questions are asked and answers addressed. not all I can say I agree with however it is a very welcome point of view that is unfortunately quite rare today in our over sensitive society.

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Title: Analyzing World Fiction

Subtitle: New Horizons in Narrative Theory (Cognitive Approaches to Literature and Culture Series)

Author: Frederick Luis Aldama

Narrator: Norman Gilligan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-02-15

Publisher: University Press Audiobooks

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

Why are many readers drawn to stories that texture ethnic experiences and identities other than their own? How do authors such as Salman Rushdie and Maxine Hong Kingston, or filmmakers in Bollywood or Mexico City produce complex fiction that satisfies audiences worldwide? In Analyzing World Fiction, 15 renowned luminaries use tools of narratology and insights from cognitive science and neurobiology to provide answers to these questions and more.

Systematically synthesizing the tools of narrative theory along with findings from the brain sciences to analyze multicultural and postcolonial film, literature, and television, the contributors pioneer new techniques for appreciating all facets of the wonder of storytelling.

The book is published by University of Texas Press.

Members Reviews:

Analyzing World Fiction

Having written the afterword, I am pretty familiar with this wide-ranging and excellent collection of essays in

Frederick Aldama's latest critical anthology; I did note here, however, that Amazon does not usefully supply

a table of contents for this volume, a problem now remedied:

How to Use This Book Frederick Luis Aldama

Part I: Voice

1. U.S. Ethnic and Postcolonial Fiction: Toward a Poetics of Collective Narratives Brian Richardson

2. Language Peculiarities and Challenges to Universal Narrative Poetics Dan Shen

3. Reading Narratologically: Azouz Begag's Le Gone du Chaba Gerald Prince

4. Jasmine Reconsidered: Narrative Structure and Multicultural Subjectivity Robyn Warhol

5. Voice, Politics, and Judgments in Their Eyes Were Watching God: The Initiation, the Launch, and the Debate about the Narration James Phelan

6. Narrating Multiculturalism in British Media: Voice and Cultural Identity in Television Documentary and Comedy Hilary P. Dannenberg

Part II: Emotion

7. Anger, Temporality, and the Politics of Reading The Woman Warrior Sue J. Kim

8. Agency and Emotion: R. K. Narayan's The Guide Lalita Pandit Hogan

9. The Narrativization of National Metaphors in Indian Cinema Patrick Colm Hogan

10. Fear and Action: A Cognitive Approach to Teaching Children of Men Arturo J. Aldama

Part III: Comparisons and Contrasts

11. The Postmodern Continuum of Canon and Kitsch: Narrative and Semiotic Strategies of Chicana High Culture and Chica Lit Ellen McCracken

12. Initiating Dialogue: Narrative Beginnings in Multicultural Narratives Catherine Romagnolo

13. "It's Badly Done": Redefining Craft in America Is in the Heart Sue-Im Lee

14. Nobody Knows: Invisible Man and John Okada's No-No Boy Josephine Nock-Hee Park

15. Intertextuality, Translation, and Postcolonial Misrecognition in Aimé Césaire Paul Breslin

Afterword. How This Book Reads You: Looking beyond Analyzing World Fiction: New Horizons in Narrative Theory William Anthony Nericcio

Works Cited and Filmography Contributor Notes