Philosophy

Short Nonfiction Collection

by Various Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.3
Seventeen short nonfiction works in the public domain, independently chosen by the readers. Topics include philosophy--Bertrand Russell, Spi…

Magna Moralia

by Aristotle Read by Geoffrey Edwards 4.3
Magna Moralia, often translated as Great Ethics, is a profound exploration of ethical philosophy attributed to Aristotle, though its authors…

The World as Will and Idea

by Arthur Schopenhauer Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.6
The World as Will and Idea presents Arthur Schopenhauer's profound exploration of the nature of existence, where he posits that the driving …

The Greek View of Life

by Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson Read by Martin Geeson 4.3
“With the Greek civilisation beauty perished from the world. Never again has it been possible for man to believe that harmony is in fact the…

Omens and Superstitions of Southern India

by Edgar Thurston Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.9
Omens and Superstitions of Southern India explores the rich tapestry of beliefs and practices that shape the psychical life of the people in…

The Problem of Truth

by Herbert Wildon Carr Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.2
A problem of philosophy is completely different from a problem of science. In science we accept our subject-matter as it is presented in una…

Human Nature and Conduct

by John Dewey Read by William Allan Jones 3.2
John Dewey, an early 20th Century American philosopher, psychologist, educational theorist, saw Social Psychology as much a physical science…

On the Heavens

by Aristotle Read by Geoffrey Edwards 3.6
On the Heavens (Greek: Περί ουρανού, Latin: De Caelo or De Caelo et Mundo) is Aristotle's chief cosmological treatise. In it Aristotle argue…

The Sayings of Confucius

by Confucius 孔子 Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.1
The Sayings of Confucius presents a collection of dialogues that explore the foundational principles of Confucianism through the teachings o…

Parva Naturalia

by Aristotle Read by Geoffrey Edwards 3.9
Parva Naturalia is a thought-provoking collection of short treatises by Aristotle that delves into the intricate relationship between the bo…

A Ballade of Suicide

by G. K. Chesterton Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.2
A Ballade of Suicide is a thought-provoking poem by G. K. Chesterton that delves into the complexities of life and death with a unique blend…

On the Nature of Things

by Titus Lucretius Carus Read by Daniel Vimont 3.6
On the Nature of Things, written in the first century BCE by Titus Lucretius Carus, is one of the principle expositions on Epicurean philoso…

The Characters Of Theophrastus

by Theophrastus Read by David Wales 4.4
Theophrastus ( c. 371 – c. 287 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher, successor to Aristotle in the Peripatetic School. He wrote on many to…

Eudemian Ethics

by Aristotle Read by Geoffrey Edwards 4
Eudemian Ethics is a profound exploration of moral philosophy by Aristotle, delving into the nature of virtue, the essence of friendship, an…

Of the Injustice of Counterfeiting Books

by Immanuel Kant Read by D.E. Wittkower 4.2
This essay of Kant’s on copyright argues that the unlicensed copying of books cannot possibly be permissible, due to the fact that it assume…

The New Idealism

by May Sinclair Read by Expatriate 4.9
The genius of May Sinclair lies in her brilliant bridging of the Victorian and the modern eras, in her determination never to become ossifie…

Not Yet my Soul

by Robert Louis Stevenson Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Not Yet my Soul is a reflective poem by Robert Louis Stevenson that explores the themes of existence, longing, and the human spirit. Through…

Of Peace of Mind

by Lucius Annaeus Seneca Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.3
Of Peace of Mind is a profound exploration of tranquility in the face of life's inevitable challenges, penned by the Stoic philosopher Senec…

Short Nonfiction Collection

by Various Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.8
Explore a diverse array of short nonfiction pieces in this engaging collection, featuring works that span various topics and genres. Curated…

Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám

by Omar Khayyám Read by Alaaious 4.5
The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám is a celebrated collection of quatrains that explores the complexities of life, love, and …

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