Philosophy in Religion & Spirituality & Nonfiction Audiobooks

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Feline Philosophy

Cats and the Meaning of Life

by John Gray ...

Narrated by Simon Vance ...

Unabridged

3 hours 23 min

The history of philosophy has been a succession of predictably tragic or comical palliatives for human disquiet. Thinkers from Spinoza to Berdyaev have pursued the perennial questions of how to be happy, how to be good, how to be loved, and how to live in a world of change and loss. But perhaps we can learn more from cats—the animal that has most captured our imagination—than from the great ... Read more

$12.99 USD

The history of philosophy has been a succession of predictably tragic or comical palliatives for human disquiet. Thinkers from Spinoza to Berdyaev have pursued the perennial questions of how to be happy, how to be good, how to be loved, and how to live in a world of change and loss. But perhaps we can learn more from cats—the animal that has most captured our imagination—than from the great
... Read more
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The New Leviathans

Thoughts After Liberalism

by John Gray ...

Narrated by Lee Goettl ...

Unabridged

5 hours 3 min

Ever since its publication in 1651, Thomas Hobbes's Leviathan has unsettled and challenged how we understand the world. Condemned and vilified by each new generation, his cold political vision continues to see through any number of human political and ethical vanities.In his wonderfully stimulating book The New Leviathans, John Gray allows us to understand the world of the 2020s with all its ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Ever since its publication in 1651, Thomas Hobbes's Leviathan has unsettled and challenged how we understand the world. Condemned and vilified by each new generation, his cold political vision continues to see through any number of human political and ethical vanities.In his wonderfully stimulating book The New Leviathans, John Gray allows us to understand the world of the 2020s with all its
... Read more
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The Denial of Death

by Ernest Becker ...

Narrated by Raymond Todd ...

Unabridged

11 hours 46 min

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, The Denial of Death explores how people and cultures around the world have reacted to the concept of death from celebrated cultural anthropologist Ernest Becker.Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1974 and the culmination of a life’s work, The Denial of Death is Ernest Becker’s brilliant and impassioned answer to the “why” of human existence. In bold contrast to the ... Read more

$27.99 USD

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, The Denial of Death explores how people and cultures around the world have reacted to the concept of death from celebrated cultural anthropologist Ernest Becker.Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1974 and the culmination of a life’s work, The Denial of Death is Ernest Becker’s brilliant and impassioned answer to the “why” of human existence. In bold contrast to the
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Hospicing Modernity

Facing Humanity's Wrongs and the Implications for Social Activism

by Vanessa Machado de Oliveira ...

Narrated by Vanessa Machado de Oliveira, Dougald Hine ...

Unabridged

11 hours 55 min

For fans of Everything Is F*cked and Against Purity: Living Ethically in Compromised Times, a book about facing the multiple crises of modernity--and hospicing modernity--with maturity, humility, and integrity.This book is not easy: it contains no quick-fix plan for a better, brighter tomorrow, and gives no ready-made answers. Instead, Vanessa Machado de Oliveira presents us with a challenge: to ... Read more

$41.95 USD

For fans of Everything Is F*cked and Against Purity: Living Ethically in Compromised Times, a book about facing the multiple crises of modernity--and hospicing modernity--with maturity, humility, and integrity.This book is not easy: it contains no quick-fix plan for a better, brighter tomorrow, and gives no ready-made answers. Instead, Vanessa Machado de Oliveira presents us with a challenge: to
... Read more
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The Courage to Be Disliked

How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life, and Achieve Real Happiness

by Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga ...

Narrated by Noah Galvin, Graeme Malcolm, January LaVoy ...

Unabridged

6 hours 29 min

The New York Times bestselling TikTok sensation with more than 13 million copies sold worldwide, The Courage to Be Disliked is a transformative and practical guide to personal happiness and self-fulfillment.Now you can unlock your full potential and free yourself from the shackles of past traumas and societal expectations to find true personal happiness. Based on the theories of renowned ... Read more

$19.99 USD

The New York Times bestselling TikTok sensation with more than 13 million copies sold worldwide, The Courage to Be Disliked is a transformative and practical guide to personal happiness and self-fulfillment.Now you can unlock your full potential and free yourself from the shackles of past traumas and societal expectations to find true personal happiness. Based on the theories of renowned
... Read more
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Plato's Phaedo

by Plato ...

Narrated by Ray Childs ...

Unabridged

2 hours 39 min

Socrates is in prison, sentenced to die when the sun sets. In this final conversation, he asks what will become of him once he drinks the poison prescribed for his execution. Socrates and his friends examine several arguments designed to prove that the soul is immortal. This quest leads him to the broader topic of the nature of mind and its connection not only to human existence but also to the ... Read more

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Socrates is in prison, sentenced to die when the sun sets. In this final conversation, he asks what will become of him once he drinks the poison prescribed for his execution. Socrates and his friends examine several arguments designed to prove that the soul is immortal. This quest leads him to the broader topic of the nature of mind and its connection not only to human existence but also to the
... Read more
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Body Rites

A Holistic Healing and Embodiment Workbook for Black Survivors of Sexual Trauma

by Shena J. Young, PsyD ...

Narrated by Machelle Williams ...

Unabridged

5 hours 25 min

A written companion and workbook for listeners seeking to reclaim their bodies as home in healing from sexual trauma.Body rites as a holistic healing journey, anchored in the practice of decolonizing healing and reclaiming body sovereignty, reaches back into indigenous roots and land-based healing. It centers remembering as a means of survival.This workbook is the first of its kind: a resource of ... Read more

$12.99 USD

A written companion and workbook for listeners seeking to reclaim their bodies as home in healing from sexual trauma.Body rites as a holistic healing journey, anchored in the practice of decolonizing healing and reclaiming body sovereignty, reaches back into indigenous roots and land-based healing. It centers remembering as a means of survival.This workbook is the first of its kind: a resource of
... Read more
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Meditations

A New Translation

by Marcus Aurelius ...

Narrated by Roger Davis, Ryan Holiday ...

Unabridged

4 hours 47 min

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Timeless insights into what it takes to lead a meaningful life—still profoundly relevant nearly two thousand years later.Now featuring a brand-new foreword from Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Obstacle Is the Way!“Meditations offers a glimpse into [Marcus Aurelius’s] mind, his habits, and his approach to life. . . . I think any reader would find ... Read more

$15.00 USD

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Timeless insights into what it takes to lead a meaningful life—still profoundly relevant nearly two thousand years later.Now featuring a brand-new foreword from Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Obstacle Is the Way!“Meditations offers a glimpse into [Marcus Aurelius’s] mind, his habits, and his approach to life. . . . I think any reader would find
... Read more
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The Way of Zen

by Alan Watts ...

Narrated by Jeremy Stockwell ...

Unabridged

8 hours 46 min

In his definitive introduction to Zen Buddhism, Alan Watts ("the perfect guide for a course correction in life" —Deepak Chopra), explains the principles and practices of this ancient religion.With a rare combination of freshness and lucidity, he delves into the origins and history of Zen to explain what it means for the world today with incredible clarity. Watts saw Zen as “one of the most ... Read more

$20.00 USD

In his definitive introduction to Zen Buddhism, Alan Watts ("the perfect guide for a course correction in life" —Deepak Chopra), explains the principles and practices of this ancient religion.With a rare combination of freshness and lucidity, he delves into the origins and history of Zen to explain what it means for the world today with incredible clarity. Watts saw Zen as “one of the most
... Read more
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God, Human, Animal, Machine

Technology, Metaphor, and the Search for Meaning

by Meghan O'Gieblyn ...

Narrated by Rebecca Lowman ...

Unabridged

9 hours 19 min

A strikingly original exploration of what it might mean to be authentically human in the age of artificial intelligence, from the author of the critically-acclaimed Interior States. • "At times personal, at times philosophical, with a bracing mixture of openness and skepticism, it speaks thoughtfully and articulately to the most crucial issues awaiting our future." —Phillip Lopate“[A] truly ... Read more

$20.00 USD

A strikingly original exploration of what it might mean to be authentically human in the age of artificial intelligence, from the author of the critically-acclaimed Interior States. • "At times personal, at times philosophical, with a bracing mixture of openness and skepticism, it speaks thoughtfully and articulately to the most crucial issues awaiting our future." —Phillip Lopate“[A] truly
... Read more
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Simply Hegel

by Robert L. Wicks ...

Narrated by Angus Freathy ...

Series Audiobook 18 - Great Lives
Unabridged

3 hours 47 min

Born in Stuttgart, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831) attended the Gymnasium Illustre and, at the age of 18, entered the Tübingen Seminary, from which he received his theological certificate in 1793. His early writings, composed while he was serving as a family tutor in Bern and Frankfurt, dealt with religious subjects. From 1801 until his untimely death thirty years later, Hegel held ... Read more

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Born in Stuttgart, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831) attended the Gymnasium Illustre and, at the age of 18, entered the Tübingen Seminary, from which he received his theological certificate in 1793. His early writings, composed while he was serving as a family tutor in Bern and Frankfurt, dealt with religious subjects. From 1801 until his untimely death thirty years later, Hegel held
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Guided Chakra Meditation for Energy Healing: Balance Your Energy Centers for a Vibrant Life

by Henry Whitmore ...

Narrated by Henry Whitmore ...

Unabridged

49 min

Restore emotional balance and clear blockages through an immersive guided meditation for deep energy healing. Whether you are feeling ungrounded, battling daily burnout, or seeking a calming self-care ritual, this audio journey provides a restorative sanctuary. Experience a peaceful shift as your awareness travels from the heavy roots of the earth to the radiant expansion of the sky.Navigate your ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Restore emotional balance and clear blockages through an immersive guided meditation for deep energy healing. Whether you are feeling ungrounded, battling daily burnout, or seeking a calming self-care ritual, this audio journey provides a restorative sanctuary. Experience a peaceful shift as your awareness travels from the heavy roots of the earth to the radiant expansion of the sky.Navigate your
... Read more
Audiobook

How Philosophy Works

The Concepts Explained

by DK ...

Narrated by Daniel Philpott ...

Series series DK How Stuff Works
Unabridged

9 hours 19 min

From Socrates to Jean-Paul Sartre and dualism to existentialism, discover the key philosophers and theories which have shaped the way we view the world.Demystifying the key ideas of the world's greatest philosophers, and exploring all of the most important branches of thought including philosophy of science, philosophyof religion and feminist philosophy in a uniquely visual way, this book is the ... Read more

$3.99 USD

From Socrates to Jean-Paul Sartre and dualism to existentialism, discover the key philosophers and theories which have shaped the way we view the world.Demystifying the key ideas of the world's greatest philosophers, and exploring all of the most important branches of thought including philosophy of science, philosophyof religion and feminist philosophy in a uniquely visual way, this book is the
... Read more
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Chakra Awakening Deep Sleep Meditation: Beginners Guided Meditation to Healing Chakras, Chakra Clearing, Mantra Chanting, Chakra Balancing, & Opening Your Third Eye (New Age Affirmations, Third Eye Awakening, Astral Projection Meditation Series)

by Mindfulness Training ...

Narrated by Mindfulness Training ...

Unabridged

1 hour 3 min

Learning how to awaken your chakras and balance your spiritual energy doesn’t have to be difficult.With this 1 hour deep sleep hypnosis accompanied by relaxing music and binaural beats, learning to unblock your 7 chakras and rediscover your natural vigor is as easy as pressing play.If a chakra is closed, blocked, or unbalanced, these vital energy points can lead to complications and diseases of ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learning how to awaken your chakras and balance your spiritual energy doesn’t have to be difficult.With this 1 hour deep sleep hypnosis accompanied by relaxing music and binaural beats, learning to unblock your 7 chakras and rediscover your natural vigor is as easy as pressing play.If a chakra is closed, blocked, or unbalanced, these vital energy points can lead to complications and diseases of
... Read more
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Come trarre vantaggio dai propri nemici

by Plutarco, Dario Barollo, Paola Ergi ...

Narrated by Tania De Domenico, Michele Mariotti ...

Unabridged

31 min

Chi di noi non hai degli avversari? Plutarco ce ne parla con la semplicità che solo i grandi comunicatori possiedono, e ci spiega come comportarci con chi non sta dalla nostra parte. In “De capienda ex inimicis utilitate”: ”Come trarre vantaggio dai nemici”, il grande filosofo illustra il suo pensiero, con ironia ma anche con logica schiacciante, svelando un sistema infallibile per uscire vincenti ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Chi di noi non hai degli avversari? Plutarco ce ne parla con la semplicità che solo i grandi comunicatori possiedono, e ci spiega come comportarci con chi non sta dalla nostra parte. In “De capienda ex inimicis utilitate”: ”Come trarre vantaggio dai nemici”, il grande filosofo illustra il suo pensiero, con ironia ma anche con logica schiacciante, svelando un sistema infallibile per uscire vincenti
... Read more
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How to Be Perfect

The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question

by Michael Schur ...

Narrated by Michael Schur, Kristen Bell, D'Arcy Carden, Ted Danson, William Jackson Harper, Manny Jacinto, Marc Evan Jackson, Jameela Jamil, Todd May ...

Unabridged

9 hours 13 min

From the creator of The Good Place and the cocreator of Parks and Recreation, a hilarious, thought-provoking guide to living an ethical life, drawing on 2,500 years of deep thinking from around the world. Read by the author, this one-of-a-kind audio production features guest appearances by members of the cast of The Good Place.Most people think of themselves as “good", but it’s not always easy to ... Read more

$25.99 USD

From the creator of The Good Place and the cocreator of Parks and Recreation, a hilarious, thought-provoking guide to living an ethical life, drawing on 2,500 years of deep thinking from around the world. Read by the author, this one-of-a-kind audio production features guest appearances by members of the cast of The Good Place.Most people think of themselves as “good", but it’s not always easy to
... Read more
Audiobook

Tales of a Country Parish

From the vicar of Savernake Forest

by Colin Heber-Percy ...

Narrated by Colin Heber-Percy ...

Unabridged

9 hours 43 min

'A delightful book from a gentle, generous spirit.' - SIMON RUSSELL BEALE'Philosophical speculation, country lore, rock music, spiritual exploration, erudite and beautifully written, this collection of reflections and meditations is a surprise and a delight. The kind of shot in the arm the Church of England badly needs - and is so rarely to be found.' - SALLEY VICKERSDuring the unprecedented ... Read more

$24.99 USD

'A delightful book from a gentle, generous spirit.' - SIMON RUSSELL BEALE'Philosophical speculation, country lore, rock music, spiritual exploration, erudite and beautifully written, this collection of reflections and meditations is a surprise and a delight. The kind of shot in the arm the Church of England badly needs - and is so rarely to be found.' - SALLEY VICKERSDuring the unprecedented
... Read more
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Wisdom of Thomas Troward, The

by Thomas Troward ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

13 hours 23 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Included here are The Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science, The Dore Lectures on Mental Science, The Law and the Word, and The Creative Process in the Individual. Thomas Troward was an early New Thought writer who had an immense impact on those who would follow. Ernest Holmes, Frederick Bailes, Joseph Murphy, and Emmett Fox cited him as a major ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Included here are The Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science, The Dore Lectures on Mental Science, The Law and the Word, and The Creative Process in the Individual. Thomas Troward was an early New Thought writer who had an immense impact on those who would follow. Ernest Holmes, Frederick Bailes, Joseph Murphy, and Emmett Fox cited him as a major
... Read more
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The Bhagavad Gita

A New Translation

by Stephen Mitchell ...

Narrated by Stephen Mitchell ...

Unabridged

2 hours 57 min

The Bhagavad Gita is universally acknowledged as one of the world's literary and spiritual masterpieces. It is the core text of the Hindu tradition, one that has been translated into more than two hundred English editions. Stephen Mitchell—the acclaimed translator of Pablo Neruda, Rainer Maria Rilke, and the Tao Te Ching—has produced a definitive version of The Bhagavad Gita for our time. Mitchell ... Read more

$22.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Bhagavad Gita is universally acknowledged as one of the world's literary and spiritual masterpieces. It is the core text of the Hindu tradition, one that has been translated into more than two hundred English editions. Stephen Mitchell—the acclaimed translator of Pablo Neruda, Rainer Maria Rilke, and the Tao Te Ching—has produced a definitive version of The Bhagavad Gita for our time. Mitchell
... Read more
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Timeless Paganism: Ancient Traditions, Modern Mysteries - An In-Depth Exploration of Norse Magic, Celtic Rhythms, and Other Pagan Practices

by Mari Silva ...

Narrated by Ivan Busenius ...

Unabridged

6 hours 59 min

Timeless Paganism: An In-Depth Exploration of Norse Magic, Celtic Rhythms, and Other Pagan PracticesThis audiobook is a must-have for anyone wanting to explore the ancient and powerful world of Paganism. With two manuscripts in one audiobook, you'll gain a deep understanding of Pagan beliefs, rituals, and practices, including those from Norse traditions.Two Manuscripts in One Book:Paganism for ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Timeless Paganism: An In-Depth Exploration of Norse Magic, Celtic Rhythms, and Other Pagan PracticesThis audiobook is a must-have for anyone wanting to explore the ancient and powerful world of Paganism. With two manuscripts in one audiobook, you'll gain a deep understanding of Pagan beliefs, rituals, and practices, including those from Norse traditions.Two Manuscripts in One Book:Paganism for
... Read more
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Siddhartha

by Hermann Hesse, Hermann Hesse ...

Narrated by Artur Mas ...

Unabridged

4 hours 42 min

Siddhartha es una novela alegórica de Hermann Hesse, premio Nobel en 1946, que, publicada en 1922, relata la vida del joven Siddhartha, un hombre para quien el camino de la verdad pasa por la renuncia y la comprensión de la unidad que subyace en todo lo existente y que, finalmente, se convertirá en Buda. En sus páginas, el autor ofrece un registro muy original en el que se unifican elementos ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Siddhartha es una novela alegórica de Hermann Hesse, premio Nobel en 1946, que, publicada en 1922, relata la vida del joven Siddhartha, un hombre para quien el camino de la verdad pasa por la renuncia y la comprensión de la unidad que subyace en todo lo existente y que, finalmente, se convertirá en Buda. En sus páginas, el autor ofrece un registro muy original en el que se unifican elementos
... Read more
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Stoic Foundations

The Cornerstone Works of Stoicism

by Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus ...

Narrated by James Anderson Foster ...

Unabridged

13 hours 1 min

An essential guide to the core texts of Stoic philosophy, featuring a new introduction from Massimo Pigliucci, author of How To Be A StoicStoicism is a philosophy, a worldview, and a transformational practice. Throughout the centuries everyone from kings and presidents to Silicone Valley entrepreneurs have drawn inspiration and wisdom from Stoicism. The best way to learn about Stoic philosophy is ... Read more

$31.99 USD

An essential guide to the core texts of Stoic philosophy, featuring a new introduction from Massimo Pigliucci, author of How To Be A StoicStoicism is a philosophy, a worldview, and a transformational practice. Throughout the centuries everyone from kings and presidents to Silicone Valley entrepreneurs have drawn inspiration and wisdom from Stoicism. The best way to learn about Stoic philosophy is
... Read more
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Why Buddhism is True

The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment

by Robert Wright ...

Narrated by Fred Sanders ...

Unabridged

10 hours 29 min

From one of America’s most brilliant writers, a New York Times bestselling journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness.At the heart of Buddhism is a simple claim: The reason we suffer—and the reason we make other people suffer—is that we don’t see the world clearly. At the heart of Buddhist meditative ... Read more

$25.99 USD

From one of America’s most brilliant writers, a New York Times bestselling journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness.At the heart of Buddhism is a simple claim: The reason we suffer—and the reason we make other people suffer—is that we don’t see the world clearly. At the heart of Buddhist meditative
... Read more
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The Buddha in Your Mirror

Practical Buddhism and the Search for Self

by Woody Hochswender, Greg Martin, Ted Morino ...

Narrated by Dan Worren ...

Unabridged

4 hours 40 min

While the notion that "happiness can found within oneself" has recently become popular, Buddhism has taught for thousands of years that every person is a Buddha, or enlightened being, and has the potential for true and lasting happiness. Through real-life examples, the authors explain how adopting this outlook has positive effects on one's health, relationships, and career, and gives new insights ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

While the notion that "happiness can found within oneself" has recently become popular, Buddhism has taught for thousands of years that every person is a Buddha, or enlightened being, and has the potential for true and lasting happiness. Through real-life examples, the authors explain how adopting this outlook has positive effects on one's health, relationships, and career, and gives new insights
... Read more

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