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Title: The Social Contract

Author: Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Narrator: Neville Jason

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-27-15

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains. In The Social Contract, Rousseau explores the concept of freedom and the political structures that may enable people to acquire it. He argues that the sovereign power of a state lies not in any one ruler but in the will of the general population. Rousseau argues that the ideal state would be a direct democracy where executive decision making is carried out by citizens who meet in assembly, as they would in the ancient city-state of Athens. The thoughts contained in the work were instrumental to the advent of the American Revolution and became sacred to those leading the French Revolution.

With traces of Aristotle and echoes of Plato's Republic, The Social Contract is an exhilarating look at society and the definition of democracy.

New translation by Ian Johnston.

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

came in handy

The Best Human Nature Book Ever Written.

There has never been a more readable book to explain

man's relationship with his animal nature. It should be

required reading in high school. But it was quietly banned

by "educators" who refuse to accept the fact that humans

have an animal nature.

Two Stars

It is missing the first chapter!

Five Stars

Excellent teaching aid

A must read for every college educated person

These books are pretty thin in volume, yet contain many profound ideas that propelled modern democracy to become the most common social order in the West. Although Rousseau famously states that a true democracy is possible only for nation of Gods and he would not characterize current democracies as such, it is worth of reading, given the clarity of his thoughts and few remarkable predictions - e.g. regarding Corsica and Russia.

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Title: Epicurus

Subtitle: The Principal Doctrines

Author: Epicurus

Narrator: Josh Verbae

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-12-15

Publisher: Interactive Media

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

For Epicurus, the purpose of philosophy was to attain a happy, tranquil life, characterized by peace and freedom from fear, the absence of pain, and living a self-sufficient life surrounded by friends.

He taught that pleasure and pain are the measures of what is good and evil; death is the end of both body and soul and should therefore not be feared; the gods neither reward nor punish humans; the universe is infinite and eternal; and events in the world are ultimately based on the motions and interactions of atoms.

Although much of Epicurus' written work has been lost, his surviving principal doctrines form a complete foundation of his teaching. This audiobook adaptation features all 40 principles.

Members Reviews:

Disappointing

There is zero introduction. A numbered list of quotes appears out of nowhere. I expected to hear at least a little about who Epicurus was, when he lived, and perhaps a description of what I was about to hear.

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Title: The Nonviolence Handbook

Subtitle: A Guide for Practical Action

Author: Michael N. Nagler PhD

Narrator: Michael N. Nagler PhD

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-22-15

Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

"Nonviolence is not the recourse of the weak but actually calls for an uncommon kind of strength; it is not a refraining from something but the engaging of a positive force", renowned peace activist Michael Nagler writes. Here he offers a step-by-step guide to using nonviolence creatively to confront any problem and to build change movements capable of restructuring the very bedrock of society.

Nagler identifies some specific tactical mistakes made by unsuccessful nonviolent actions, such as the Tiananmen Square demonstrations and the Occupy protests and includes stories of successful nonviolent resistance from around the world, including an example from Nazi Germany. And he shows that nonviolence is more than a tactic--it is a way of living that will enrich every area of our lives.

Members Reviews:

life changing

everyone should read this book, but any activist must read, it could change every intersection you have for the rest of your life.

Non violence is the key to freedom

Violent struggles only bring more violence.

Listening to this book helped me further understand what I already inherently understood but couldn't quite put it j to words.

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Title: Pragmatism

Subtitle: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking

Author: William James, Sofia Pisou

Narrator: Moe Egan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-22-15

Publisher: AudioLearn

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking by William James is a unique work in American philosophy. This collection of lectures James himself delivered at the dawn of the twentieth century has been a landmark in the development of the philosophical movement of pragmatism. This summary includes a biography, a key synopsis, and an insightful analysis of the main distinctive points of pragmatism as a mediating system opposed to rationalism and empiricism, the dominant philosophies of that era. Suitable for students and any reader interested in clarifying the basic notions of absolute monism and empirical pluralism and in studying the critical approach to old systems of thought by one of the founders of pragmatism, William James.

Includes:

This audiobook is suitable for students and anyone interested in contemporary philosophy.

Members Reviews:

Great book, badly read

I recommend James's book as such. However, the reader (Moe Egan) doesn't do a very good job: in several parts she repeats words and e.g. in the introduction talks about William JONES. Her speech sounds synthesised and she doesn't sound like she understands what she's reading. The recording of "Pluralistic Universe" is much better.

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Title: The Human Element

Author: Brianna Wiest

Narrator: Brianna Wiest

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-21-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

"You do not have to be a deeply spiritual person to understand what the human element is, or how it applies to you, or what you are supposed to do with this book once you read it."

This is the story of becoming, the process of actualization that we all go through, especially when we are most unaware that it's happening. Written with striking familiarity and uncanny understanding, this audiobook will open your heart and touch your soul by putting into words the things that are both deeply rooted and hidden in us that we miss them even when they are most transparent. The human element is the thing that binds us, the thing we have to overcome, how we have to stop standing in our own way and let everything unfold. It is a philosophical take on what it means to overcome humanness by acceptance, initially realized through the experiences of sleep paralysis and other awakenings.

Members Reviews:

Eye opening.

My second book from Brianna and loving her writings even more. Would recommend to anyone looking for a anterior viewpoint.

Great read. Concise delivery and powerful message

I'd recommend this book to anyone struggling to find themselves, or struggling to love themselves. Anyone who has shut out their subconscious in an attempt to find happiness.

Beautiful and thought-provoking

Brianna's insights about spirituality and humanity will make you feel like you've been heard and understood, while also giving you so much more to think about. She's thought-provoking, brilliant, and honest. This book is a must-read for anyone who has wanted to understand who we are as humans.

Deep

easy read! makes you truly analyze your stress and brings to surface the true meaning of being a human. great book!

Four Stars

love brianna she's an amazing writer, this was another great and insightful read

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Title: The Philosophy of Misery: The Complete Work Plus an Overview, Summary, Analysis and Author Biography

Author: Israel Bouseman, P. J. Proudhon

Narrator: Carrie Steele

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-15-15

Publisher: AudioLearn

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

"Property is theft." This quote is perhaps one of the most widely known phrases delivered by Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, a man known as the father of anarchy. In The Philosophy of Misery, he examines the nature of economy and gives his thoughts about the subversive influence of capitalism. Before the rise of corporate giants, Proudhon recognized the potential for the state and the economy to enslave humanity to profit and accumulation. He recognized the dangers of consumerism more than a century before it became evident as the dominant global paradigm. Running against the grain of politics and every conceivable form of authority, he stood for the right of a person to choose his or her own fate and governance. The Philosophy of Misery is a text that boldly confronts the dogma of capitalism and offers an alternative. Proudhon sought to provide a solution to the problems of economy and society that came from reason and respected the inherent liberty of humanity.

A summary precedes the narration of the full text, giving a biography of the author and background information on the work. Also included are an overview, a synopsis, and an analysis. The summary is concluded with an examination of the historical context, criticisms, and social impact of Proudhon's work. Proudhon's thoughts form the bridge that links philosophy and economy.

An understanding of his work is essential for lovers of philosophy who wish to move their knowledge from theory to practicality.

Members Reviews:

like padora's box, once opened, the world changes.

Great, read this if you want to change the world have have your world changed.

Interesting book, poorly read

What disappointed you about The Philosophy of Misery: The Complete Work Plus an Overview, Summary, Analysis and Author Biography?

The book is very interesting but the narration is poor.

What didnt you like about Carrie Steeles performance?

There are words incorrectly pronounced throughout the book and the narrator regularly stumbles over the words or begins to say a word, stops and then starts again. This makes it quite difficult to listen to and is very annoying.

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Title: White Girls

Author: Hilton Als

Narrator: Mirron Willis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-18-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

White Girls, Hilton Als' first book since The Women 14 years ago, finds one of The New Yorker's boldest cultural critics deftly weaving together his brilliant analyses of literature, art, and music with fearless insights on race, gender, and history. The result is an extraordinary, complex portrait of "white girls", as Als dubs the main expansive but precise category that encompasses figures as diverse as Truman Capote and Louise Brooks, Malcolm X and Flannery O'Connor. In pieces that hairpin between critique and meditation, fiction and nonfiction, high culture and low, the theoretical and the deeply personal, Als presents a stunning portrait of a writer by way of his subjects, and an invaluable guide to the culture of our time.

©2014 Hilton Als (P)2014 Audible Inc.

Members Reviews:

Sometimes a bit of a mess, but always entertaining

And glittered with fabulous wit and insight throughout. A queer counterpoint to the greatest literature on race that gets to the heart of it all in a fashion more sublime, far more tangential, and perhaps more terrifyingly adroit than I've ever encountered before.

Hilton Als Takes No Prisoners!!!!

The exceptionally erudite author and social critic Hilton Al's spares nothing and no one in his excoriating investigation of American race relations in his provocatively titled book White Girls; White Girl as metaphor, White Girl as trophy, White Girl as Ally, & White Girl as reckless eyeballing death inducing fixation, are examined with aplomb and rigorous analysis-Under Hilton Al's queer and curious gaze. Mirron Willis's nuanced and appropriately at times intense vocal performance of the material make this a 5 Star Listen.

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Title: Saving Simon

Subtitle: How a Rescue Donkey Taught Me the Meaning of Compassion

Author: Jon Katz

Narrator: Tom Stechschulte

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-07-14

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 58 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

When Jon Katz got a call from an animal control officer about Simon, a neglected donkey who had been found on a failing farm in upstate New York, he wasn't expecting to add another animal to his already full life. But when he made the trek out to meet him, he couldn't help falling in love with the skinny, mangy donkey who had already suffered so much, and he ended up taking him into his home. It was Simon who listened in the fields as Jon read to him and discussed philosophy. And it was Simon who forced Jon to confront the most difficult parts of life. And ultimately, it was Simon who brought Jon to a new understanding about mercy and compassion. In this heartwarming and heartrending memoir, Jon Katz plumbs the depths of the human-animal bond with his trademark grace, strength and skill. Jon Katz has written 26 books, including works of nonfiction, novels, short stories, and books for children. He has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Rolling Stone, and the AKC Gazette, and has worked for CBS News, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, and The Philadelphia Inquirer; he is also a photographer. He lives on Bedlam Farm, in upstate New York, with his wife, the artist Maria Wulf, and their dogs, donkeys, barn cats, sheep, and chickens.

Members Reviews:

Great story, thought-provoking

This book grabbed me more in the middle to end and had me thinking very philosophically...in a good way. It has made a memorable impact on me. Compassion and all.

Excellent

If you could sum up Saving Simon in three words, what would they be?

Heart wrenching, heart warming,

What other book might you compare Saving Simon to and why?

none

Which character as performed by Tom Stechschulte was your favorite?

all of them

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

Made me do both

Any additional comments?

Love any book on our animal companions

LOVE this BOOK!

What another great story by Jon Katz. if you've read his others books you'll love this one. if not you'll want to read them too! I loved learning about donkeys- such an amazing animal.

learning through a relationship

heart touching story and the relationship between a donkey and a man. excellent book.

Simon....

This is one of those books destined to become beloved ....a thinking personal look at a man's struggle for grace; led to mercy by a spirited animal.

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Titel: Also sprach Zarathustra

Autor:: Friedrich Nietzsche

Erzähler: Thomas Gehringer

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 8 hrs and 24 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 08-25-14

Herausgeber: hoerbuch.cc

Bewertung: 3.5 von 5 von 4 Stimmen

Kategorien: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Mit "Also sprach Zarathustra" hat Nietzsche ein faszinierendes Hauptwerk geschaffen, einen Meilenstein der Weltliteratur. In drei zentralen Formeln fasst er seine Philosophie zusammen: der Wille zur Macht, die ewige Wiederkehr des Gleichen und der Übermensch. "Gott ist tot." Es ist eine Ironie des Schicksals, dass dieses Werk von den Nazis missbraucht wurde.

©2014 hoerbuch.cc (P)2014 hoerbuch.cc

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Title: Freedom!

Author: Adam Kokesh

Narrator: Adam Kokesh

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-17-14

Publisher: Adam Vs. The Man

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 69 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy

Publisher's Summary:

The wisdom within these pages has the power to unlock our potential as a species and establish an enduring civilization based on peace, self-ownership, and nonviolence.

You, as a free, beautiful, independent human being with inalienable rights, own yourself! You can do what you want with your own body and the product of your labor. All human interactions should be free of force and coercion, and we are free to exercise our rights, limited only by respect for the rights of others. Governments rely on force, and force is a poor substitute for persuasion. When you learned "don't hit," "don't steal," and "don't kill," it wasn't, "unless you work for the government." Governments frighten us into thinking we need them, but we are moving past the statist paradigm and rendering them obsolete.

This book will empower you to be more happy, free, and prosperous, while putting you in a position to help shape our destiny.

Members Reviews:

Major eye opener. Will listen again and again.

Thoroughly enjoyed this informational piece. Adam Kokesh did a fantastic job opening my eyes to the painful truth. Spread the word. Be free!

No wonder this book is banned in prisons

The prose is Clear and to the point.

Something you will go back to again and again

Recommend getting kindle version with audible add on

Adam lives his ideas by not using force to enforce copyright protection.

Only comment for improvement would be to slow down the speed of the reading. There are so many great points expressed in few words the reader needs more time to let them sink in. Having the synced kindle version is very helpful

A book I am happy to have purchased in multiple formats even though the author did not use a violent government tool to ensure payment.

Thank you Adam

You have made a contribution to evolution of our civilization

one of the best books ever

the trueth will set you free. adam kokesh writes in logical and moral terms about life, love and the freedom we all need to imbrace, share and live.

Excellent book, OK narration

I LOVE what Adam has written. I agree with 100% of his book, and I plan to purchase copies to give away. However, Adam needs more dramatic pauses to give the proper effect to his enlightening words. I hope he decides to re-narrate his book sometime soon or ask someone with a more captivating voice/style to narrate it for him (e.g., Stefan Molyneux?). Overall, I still thoroughly enjoyed the content. He'd make Murray Rothbard proud.

Excellent all three times I read it!

If you could sum up Freedom! in three words, what would they be?

Wake up people!

What other book might you compare Freedom! to and why?

I don't like to lump Freedom in with novels, but I would put Freedom up there with Atlas Shrugged and 1984 because they all call on us to see the preciousness of freedom and to look at how government will try to take over and control the lives of those it is supposed to serve.

What does Adam Kokesh bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Adam wrote his book, not as an "arm chair quarterback" but, as a man who has faithfully fought to defend the rights of his country and as a man who was locked up by the government for exercising those rights he fought to defend.