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Unabridged philosophy audiobooks including writing by Plato (Parmenides), Aristotle (Economics) and Cicero (On Moral Duties). Topics discussed include ethics, justice, law, logic, metaphysics, God, ha... more
FAQs about Philosophy Audiobooks:How many episodes does Philosophy Audiobooks have?The podcast currently has 85 episodes available.
February 01, 2015Laches by PlatoLaches (ΛΑΧΗΣ) is a Socratic dialogue written by Plato which discusses examples of courage including weapons masters, soldiers who stand firm in battle, ferocious animals and the wise person who endures evils. Translated by Benjamin Jowett. Painting: The Sacrifice of Polyxena by Giovanni Battista Pittoni. ...more1h 3minPlay
February 01, 2015Menexenus by PlatoMenexenus (ΜΕΝΕΞΕΝΟΣ) is thought to have been written by Plato (ΠΛΑΤΩΝ). The dialogue consists of Socrates (ΣΩΚΡΑΤΗΣ) recounting a funeral oration he claims to have learned from the female philosopher Aspasia (ΑΣΠΑΣΙΑ) who may have been wealthy, a courtesan or both. Translated by Benjamin Jowett. Illumination: Saint Hedwig of Silesia with Duke Ludwig I of Liegnitz and Brieg and Duchess Agnes c. 1353 by an Unknown maker. ...more42minPlay
January 26, 2015Eryxias by PlatoEryxias (ΕΡΥΞΙΑΣ) is a Socratic dialogue which may not have been written by Plato (ΠΛΑΤΩΝ). The dialogue discusses whether wealth has value and what the aim of philosophy should be. Translated by Benjamin Jowett. Painting: Portrait of Maria Frederike van Reede-Athlone at Seven Years of Age by Jean-Étienne Liotard. Recording and cover design by Geoffrey Edwards are in the public domain....more39minPlay
January 25, 2015Economics by AristotleEconomics (Ancient Greek: ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΚΑ; Latin: OECONOMICA) may not have been written by Aristotle. The author provides examples of methods used by the state to raise money including debt, currency devaluation, commodity controls, tariffs, sales tax, fines, violence and sacrilege. Translated by Edward Seymour Forster. Painting: Allegory of Fortune by Salvator Rosa. Recording and cover design by Geoffrey Edwards are in the public domain....more1h 0minPlay
January 25, 2015Euthydemus by PlatoEuthydemus (ΕΥΘΥΔΗΜΟΣ) and Dionysodorus the sophists discuss the true meaning of words with Socrates in this dialogue written by Plato. Translated by Benjamin Jowett. Painting: Perseus and Andromeda by Sir Frederic Leighton. Recording and cover design by Geoffrey Edwards are in the public domain....more1h 33minPlay
FAQs about Philosophy Audiobooks:How many episodes does Philosophy Audiobooks have?The podcast currently has 85 episodes available.