Classic Philosophy Library

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Immerse yourself in the profound world of ideas and inquiry with "Classic Philosophy Library," where each episode invites you to engage with the foundational texts that have shaped human thought. This podcast serves as a gateway to the timeless principles of ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology, encouraging listeners to reflect on the philosophical questions that resonate throughout history. With every episode featuring a new complete audiobook, you will journey through a rotating collection of works that explore the intricacies of existence, knowledge, and morality. This is not a single narrative but a series of unique explorations, each providing diverse perspectives and insights that challenge and inspire. As you delve into these classic texts, you are invited to discover a new book with every episode, expanding your understanding of the philosophical landscape and its enduring relevance in today's world. Join us in this intellectual adventure and cultivate a deeper appreciation for the thinkers who have shaped our understanding of life and thought.

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Today · 5 hr 45 min
Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding-David Hume
Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding by David Hume. The Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding is a shortened and simplified version of Hume's masterpiece A Treatise of Human Nature. It sought to reach a wider audience, and to dispel some of the...
Yesterday · 8 hr 38 min
Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy-Bertrand Russell
Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy by Bertrand Russell. Bertrand Russell wrote 'Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy' while imprisoned for protesting Britain's involvement in World War I. Russell summarizes the significance of the momentous...
Friday · 5 hr 47 min
Proposed Roads to Freedom-Bertrand Russell
Proposed Roads to Freedom by Bertrand Russell. Bertrand Russell, 3rd Earl Russell (1872 – 1970) was a British philosopher, logician, mathematician, political activist and Nobel laureate. He led the British "revolt against idealism" in the early 1900s...
Thursday · 4 hr 16 min
Religion and Science from Galileo to Bergson-John Charlton Hardwick
Religion and Science from Galileo to Bergson by John Charlton Hardwick. This history of Western philosophy, published in 1920, explores how people have explained the natural world during the last few centuries, whether by spiritual interpretation or...
Wednesday · 5 hr 12 min
Short History of Greek Philosophy-John Marshall
Short History of Greek Philosophy by John Marshall. History of Ancient Greek philosophy from pre-Socratics to Aristotle and on to the Sceptics and the Stoics. Featured on Classic Philosophy Library. Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox...
Tuesday · 5 hr 52 min
American Philosophy Collection Vol. 2-Various
American Philosophy Collection Vol. 2. Volume 2 focuses on the debates surrounding the emergence of the so-called 'New Realism.' Inspired by the early works of the American pragmatists, the new realists opposed idealistic and transcendental...
Monday · 3 hr 26 min
Utilitarianism-John Stuart Mill
Utilitarianism by John Stuart Mill. John Stuart Mill's book Utilitarianism is one of the most influential and widely-read philosophical defenses of utilitarianism in ethics. The essay first appeared as a series of three articles published in Fraser's...
November 8 · 2 hr 23 min
Poetics-Aristotle
Poetics by Aristotle. Aristotle’s Poetics from the 4th century B.C. aims to give a short study of storytelling. It discusses things like unity of plot, reversal of situation, and character in the context of Greek tragedy, comedy and epic poetry. But...
November 7 · 8 hr 22 min
Mysticism and Logic and Other Essays-Bertrand Russell
Mysticism and Logic and Other Essays by Bertrand Russell. This anthology collects a number of fascinating strands of Bertrand Russell's thought. "Mathematics and the Metaphysicians" details the impact of the 1900 World Congress of Philosophers on...
November 6 · 1 hr 19 min
What I Believe-Bertrand Russell
What I Believe by Bertrand Russell. Provides a brief indication of the beliefs of philosopher Bertrand Russell, focusing on his hopes for the future. The topics included are: nature and man, the good life, moral rules, individual and social...
November 5 · 55 min
Lysis
Lysis. Featured on Classic Philosophy Library.
November 4 · 5 hr
Philosophy of Logical Atomism-Bertrand Russell
Philosophy of Logical Atomism by Bertrand Russell. 'The Philosophy of Logical Atomism' is a series of lectures by Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) that touches on numerous topics, including the nature of propositions, the relations of propositions to...
November 3 · 2 hr 56 min
Some Turns of Thought in Modern Philosophy-George Santayana
Some Turns of Thought in Modern Philosophy by George Santayana.
November 2 · 6 hr 7 min
American Philosophy Collection Vol. 1-Various
American Philosophy Collection Vol. 1 by Various.
November 1 · 2 hr 43 min
Selections from the Principles of Philosophy-René Descartes
Selections from the Principles of Philosophy by René Descartes.
October 31 · 5 hr 56 min
American Philosophy Collection Vol. 2-Various
Explore the profound insights of "American Philosophy Collection Vol. 2-Various," a compelling anthology that delves into the rich tapestry of American philosophical thought. This collection showcases diverse perspectives and ideas that have shaped...
October 29 · 6 hr 6 min
Thus Spake Zarathustra Part 1 - Friedrich Nietzsche
"Classic Philosophy Library" brings you timeless philosophical works by history’s greatest minds. Each episode presents an in-depth exploration of ideas and concepts that have stood the test of time, inviting listeners to reflect on their own beliefs...
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October 29 · 6 hr 6 min
Thus Spake Zarathustra Part 2 - Friedrich Nietzsche
"Classic Philosophy Library" brings you timeless philosophical works by history’s greatest minds. Each episode presents an in-depth exploration of ideas and concepts that have stood the test of time, inviting listeners to reflect on their own beliefs...
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October 24 · 1 hr 40 min
Astrophel and Stella-Sir Philip Sidney
"Astrophel and Stella" by Sir Philip Sidney is a poignant exploration of love, desire, and the complexities of human emotion, encapsulated in a sequence of sonnets that resonate with timeless themes. This seminal work delves into the struggles of the...
October 18 · 7 hr 1 min
Short Science Fiction Collection 080-Various
"Short Science Fiction Collection 080-Various" invites listeners to explore a diverse array of imaginative tales that push the boundaries of reality and challenge our perceptions of the world. This collection showcases the creativity and innovation...

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