Audio only

A Classic Collection of Philosophical Essays

Spinoza, Immanuel Kant, Schopenhauer, Herbert Spencer, Friedrich Nietzsche, Bertrand Russell and many othersBy Will DurantNarrated by Mark Bowen, Peter Coates

Try for $0.00 Get for $15

Length22h 55m

About this audiobook

"A Classic Collection of Philosophical Essays: Spinoza, Immanuel Kant, Schopenhauer, Herbert Spencer, Friedrich Nietzsche, Bertrand Russell and Many Others" by Will Durant offers an insightful and comprehensive anthology of essays on some of the most influential philosophers in Western thought. This collection captures the essence of each thinker's contributions to philosophy, making complex ideas accessible and engaging for a broad audience. Spinoza: Durant explores Spinoza's pantheism and his view of a universe governed by natural laws, presenting his ideas on ethics, politics, and the nature of reality. Immanuel Kant: The essays delve into Kant's critical philosophy, including his revolutionary ideas on metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics, particularly his notion of the categorical imperative. Arthur Schopenhauer: Durant examines Schopenhauer's concept of the "will" as the driving force behind all existence and his pessimistic view of life, highlighting his influence on later existential and psychoanalytic thought. Herbert Spencer: The collection covers Spencer's application of evolutionary theory to philosophy, sociology, and ethics, emphasizing his ideas on progress and the "survival of the fittest." Friedrich Nietzsche: Durant discusses Nietzsche's critique of traditional morality, his concept of the "Übermensch," and his declaration of the "death of God," exploring how these ideas challenge conventional beliefs and promote individual self-overcoming. Bertrand Russell: The anthology includes essays on Russell's contributions to logic, analytic philosophy, and his advocacy for scientific rationalism and social reform. Through vivid biographical sketches and clear expositions of their key ideas, Durant brings these philosophers' thoughts to life. "A Classic Collection of Philosophical Essays" is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the foundational concepts and enduring questions that have shaped Western philosophy. Contents: 1. Plato 2. Aristotle and Greek Science 3. Francis Bacon 4. Spinoza 5. Voltaire and the French Enlightenment 6. Immanuel Kant and German Idealism 7. Schopenhauer 8. Herbert Spencer 9. Friedrich Nietzsche 10. Contemporary European Philosophers: Bergson, Croce and Bertrand Russell 11. Contemporary American Philosophers: Santayana, James and Dewey

Political Intrigue Psychological Exploration Rebellion Identity

Audiobook details

GenrePhilosophy, Psychology

Length22 hrs 55 mins

Narrated byMark Bowen, Peter Coates

FormatAudiobook

Publish dateAug 12, 2024

LanguageEnglish

1A Classic Collection of Philosophical Essays - Intro

56VIII. Écrasez l'Infame

2Plato - Intro

57IX. Voltaire and Rousseau

3I. The Context of Plato

58X. Dénouement

4II. Socrates

59Immanuel Kant and German Idealism - Intro

5III. The Preparation of Plato

60I. Roads to Kant

Show all chapters

6IV. The Ethical Problem

61II. Kant Himself

7V. The Political Problem

62III. The Critique of Pure Reason

8VI. The Psychological Problem

63IV. The Critique of Practical Reason

9VII. The Psychological Solution

64V. On Religion and Reason

10VIII. The Political Solution

65VI. On Politics and Eternal Peace

11IX. The Ethical Solution

66VII. Criticism(66) and Estimate

12X. Criticism (12)

67VIII. A Note on Hegel

13Aristotle and Greek Science - Intro

68Schopenhauer - Intro

14Aristotle and Greek Science. Preface

69I. The Age

15I. The Historical Background

70II. The Man

16II. The Work of Aristotle

71III. The World as Idea

17III. The Foundation of Logic

72IV. The World as Will

18IV. The Organization of Science

73V. The World as Evil

19V. Metaphysics and the Nature of God

74VI. The Wisdom of Life

20VI. Psychology and the Nature of Art

75VII. The Wisdom of Death

21VII. Ethics and the Nature of Happiness

76VIII. Criticism(76)

22VIII. Politics

77Herbert Spencer - Intro

23IX. Criticism(23)

78Сhapter I. Comte and Darwin

24X. Later Life and Death

79Сhapter II. The Development of Spencer

25Francis Bacon - Intro

80Сhapter III. First Principles

26Francis Bacon. Preface

81Сhapter IV. Biology: The Evolution of Life

27I. From Aristotle to the Renaissance

82Сhapter V. Psychology: The Evolution of Mind

28II. The Political Career of Francis Bacon

83Сhapter VI. Sociology: The Evolution of Society

29III. The Essays

84Сhapter VII. Ethics: The Evolution of Morals

30IV. The Great Reconstruction. Part 1

85Сhapter VIII. Criticism(85)

31IV. The Great Reconstruction. Part 2-3

86Сhapter IX. Conclusion

32V. Criticism(32)

87Friedrich Nietzsche - Intro

33VI. Epilogue

88Part I. The Lineage of Nietzsche

34Spinoza - Intro

89Part II. Youth

35I. Historical and Biographical. Part 1. The Odyssey of the Jews

90Part III. Nietzsche and Wagner

36I. Historical and Biographical. Part 2. The Education of Spinoza

91Part IV. The Song of Zarathustra

37I. Historical and Biographical. Part 3. Excommunication

92Part V. Hero-Morality

38I. Historical and Biographical. Part 4. Retirement and Death

93Part VI. The Superman

39II. The Treatise on Religion and the State

94Part VII. Decadence

40III. The Improvement of the Intellect

95Part VIII. Aristocracy

41IV. The Ethics

96Part IX. Criticism(96)

42IV. The Ethics. Part 1. Nature and God

97Part X. Finale

43IV. The Ethics. Part 2. Matter and Mind

98Contemporary European Philosophers - Intro

44IV. The Ethics. Part 3. Intelligence and Morals

99I. Henri Bergson. Part 1-2

45IV. The Ethics. Part 4. Religion and Immortality

100I. Henri Bergson. Part 3-4

46V. The Political Treatise

101II. Benedetto Croce

47VI. The Influence of Spinoza

102III. Bertrand Russell

48Voltaire and the French Enlightenment - Intro

103Contemporary American Philosophers - Intro

49I. Paris: Œdipe

104Introduction

50II. London: Letters on the English

105I. George Santayana. Part 1-3

51III. Cirey: The Romances

106I. George Santayana. Part 4-6

52IV. Potsdam and Frederick

107II. William James

53V. Les Délices: The Essay on Morals

108III. John Dewey

54VI. Ferney: Candide

109A Classic Collection of Philosophical Essays - Outro

55VII. The Encyclopedia and the Philosophic Dictionary

More from Philosophy

Plato: Complete WorksPlato141h 44m$2 · $0.00

WitnessAriel Burger8h 1m$20 · $0.00

Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus GarveyMarcus Mosiah Garvey3h 1m$2 · $0.00

Feeling Is The SecretNeville Goddard44m$2 · $0.00

The Way to a Beautiful WorldJames Norbury44m$9 · $0.00

The Collected Works of Friedrich NietzscheFriedrich Nietzsche92h$2 · $0.00

The Practicing StoicWard Farnsworth9h 56m$20

Moral Letters to LuciliusLucius Annaeus Seneca25h 38m$2 · $0.00

Tâo Teh KingLaozi2h 38m$1 · $0.00

The Complete Essays of MontaigneMichel de Montaigne45h 30m$2 · $0.00

The Origin of OthersToni Morrison2h 25m$20

The LawFrédéric Bastiat2h 7m$10

IlluminationsWalter Benjamin10h 12m$20 · $0.00

Buddhist Boot CampTimber Hawkeye2h 39m$18 · $0.00

The DhammapadaFriedrich Max Müller1h 30m$15

Change Your MindRJ Spina7h 5m$17

The Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius AntoninusEmperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius6h 17m$2 · $0.00

Tao Te ChingLao Tzu1h 25m$2 · $0.00

Tao Te ChingStephen Mitchell, Lao Tzu1h 42m$16 · $0.00

Everyday DharmaSuneel Gupta5h 2m$20 · $0.00

View all

More from Psychology

Finding Your VoiceMannette Morgan8h 10m$20

Invisible StormJason Kander6h 48m$24 · $0.00

I've Been to the MountaintopMartin Luther King48m5 (1)$11 · $0.00

Ullathin KuralPrem Rawat8h 17m$18 · $0.00

I Am The StormJanice Dean9h$8 · $0.00

On Democracies and Death CultsDouglas Murray10h 38m$29 · $0.00

TerraformPropaganda5h 39m$24 · $0.00

Hour of the HeartIrvin D. Yalom, Benjamin Yalom8h 19m$26 · $0.00

The Thomas Sowell ReaderThomas Sowell14h 51m$25

So You Want to Talk about RaceIjeoma Oluo7h 41m$17

Braving the TruthRachel Held Evans11h 31m$29 · $0.00

Level UpRob Dial7h 42m$26 · $0.00

As a JewSarah Hurwitz8h 36m$26 · $0.00

The North American Indian (Illustrated Edition)Edward S. Curtis, Frederick Webb Hodge6h$2 · $0.00

Burn the HaystackJennie Young, PhD9h 30m$29 · $0.00

Good InsideBecky Kennedy9h 55m$29 · $0.00

Du Bois: EssaysW.E.B. Du Bois6h 23m$1 · $0.00

Valley of the BirdtailAndrew Stobo Sniderman, Douglas Sanderson10h 1m$29 · $0.00

Lies My Therapist Told MeGreg E. Gifford9h 3m$29 · $0.00

Nobody Knows My NameJames Baldwin5h 49m$17