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On Liberty

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6 hours 10 min

John Stuart Mill’s On Liberty was first published in 1859. In the 21st century this text confirms Socrates’ claim that “it is only the life of true philosophy that scorns the life of political ambition” (Plato’s Republic, 521). Mill’s thinking about freedom in civic and social life examines fundamental principles shared among conservative, liberal, and radical politicians. The life of true ... Read more

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John Stuart Mill’s On Liberty was first published in 1859. In the 21st century this text confirms Socrates’ claim that “it is only the life of true philosophy that scorns the life of political ambition” (Plato’s Republic, 521). Mill’s thinking about freedom in civic and social life examines fundamental principles shared among conservative, liberal, and radical politicians. The life of true
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Crybaby Scientists - Bringing Philosophy to Life #19

by Albert A. Anderson, Albert A. Anderson ...

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Series Audiobook 19 - Bringing Philosophy to Life
Unabridged

24 min

Do scientists hold the key to humanity's future? In this episode Albert A. Anderson dives into the ethical responsibilities of scientists. Are they 'crybabies' or moral leaders? From nuclear threats to environmental crises and pandemic responses, explore how scientists impact our world. Discover the urgent need for universal moral values and a vision of democratic globalism to safeguard our future ... Read more

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Do scientists hold the key to humanity's future? In this episode Albert A. Anderson dives into the ethical responsibilities of scientists. Are they 'crybabies' or moral leaders? From nuclear threats to environmental crises and pandemic responses, explore how scientists impact our world. Discover the urgent need for universal moral values and a vision of democratic globalism to safeguard our future
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Censorship - Bringing Philosophy to Life #10

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by Albert A. Anderson, Albert A. Anderson ...

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Series Audiobook 10 - Bringing Philosophy to Life
Unabridged

22 min

Can art and censorship coexist in a democracy?From recent book removals in Florida schools to historical book burnings, Albert A. Anderson explores the implications of censorship on free speech and democracy. Delving into the role of arts, this episode raises questions about the value of both intrinsic and extrinsic aspects of artistic expression. ... Read more

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Can art and censorship coexist in a democracy?From recent book removals in Florida schools to historical book burnings, Albert A. Anderson explores the implications of censorship on free speech and democracy. Delving into the role of arts, this episode raises questions about the value of both intrinsic and extrinsic aspects of artistic expression.
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Lao Zi's Dao De Jing

by Laozi ...

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1 hour 25 min

The "Dao De Jing" exists on the border between poetry and philosophy, embracing both mythos and logos. Its poetic form can stand alone, but it is enriched when its timeless ideas are analyzed and explained through careful scholarship. For example: "He who knows others is knowledgeable. He who knows himself is wise." These words resemble Socrates' account of his own quest in Plato's "Apology". ... Read more

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The "Dao De Jing" exists on the border between poetry and philosophy, embracing both mythos and logos. Its poetic form can stand alone, but it is enriched when its timeless ideas are analyzed and explained through careful scholarship. For example: "He who knows others is knowledgeable. He who knows himself is wise." These words resemble Socrates' account of his own quest in Plato's "Apology".
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Plato's Republic

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Series series Agora Editions
Unabridged

11 hours 47 min

The Republic poses questions that endure: What is justice? What form of community fosters the best possible life for human beings? What is the nature and destiny of the soul? What form of education provides the best leaders for a good republic? What are the various forms of poetry and the other arts, and which ones should be fostered and which ones should be discouraged? How does knowing differ ... Read more

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The Republic poses questions that endure: What is justice? What form of community fosters the best possible life for human beings? What is the nature and destiny of the soul? What form of education provides the best leaders for a good republic? What are the various forms of poetry and the other arts, and which ones should be fostered and which ones should be discouraged? How does knowing differ
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Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy

by René Descartes ...

Narrated by Albert A. Anderson ...

Unabridged

3 hours 31 min

René Descartes is often described as the first modern philosopher, but much of the content of his "Meditations on First Philosophy" can be found in the medieval period that had already existed for more than a thousand years. Does God exist? If so, what is his nature? Is the human soul immortal? How does it differ from the body? What role do sense experience and pure reason play in knowing ... Read more

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René Descartes is often described as the first modern philosopher, but much of the content of his "Meditations on First Philosophy" can be found in the medieval period that had already existed for more than a thousand years. Does God exist? If so, what is his nature? Is the human soul immortal? How does it differ from the body? What role do sense experience and pure reason play in knowing
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Plato's Symposium

by Plato ...

Narrated by Albert A. Anderson ...

Series series Agora Editions
Unabridged

2 hours 21 min

The dramatic nature of Plato’s dialogues is delightfully evident in the Symposium. The marriage between character and thought bursts forth as the guests gather at Agathon’s house to celebrate the success of his first tragedy. With wit and insight, they each present their ideas about love—from Erixymachus’s scientific naturalism to Aristophanes’ comic fantasy. The unexpected arrival of Alcibiades ... Read more

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The dramatic nature of Plato’s dialogues is delightfully evident in the Symposium. The marriage between character and thought bursts forth as the guests gather at Agathon’s house to celebrate the success of his first tragedy. With wit and insight, they each present their ideas about love—from Erixymachus’s scientific naturalism to Aristophanes’ comic fantasy. The unexpected arrival of Alcibiades
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Forcing Justice

Violence and Nonviolence in Selected Texts by Thoreau and Gandhi

by Henry David Thoreau, Mohandas K. Gandhi ...

Narrated by Aidan Anderson, Dan Woods, Albert A. Anderson ...

Unabridged

8 hours 48 min

Can justice be forced on individuals and communities? The essays in this collection by Henry David Thoreau urge us to consider the difficult matter of how to counter the specific injustice manifested in the practice of buying and selling human beings and how to implement laws and practices that help establish justice. Of the many philosophical ideas Thoreau explores, the central concern is how to ... Read more

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Can justice be forced on individuals and communities? The essays in this collection by Henry David Thoreau urge us to consider the difficult matter of how to counter the specific injustice manifested in the practice of buying and selling human beings and how to implement laws and practices that help establish justice. Of the many philosophical ideas Thoreau explores, the central concern is how to
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Fading of the Light: A Love Story

by Albert A. Anderson ...

"The Fading of the Light: A Love Story" is Albert A. Anderson's touching account of the loss of his wife to Alzheimer's disease. The poems contained in this collection were a way for him to deal with the effects this incurable illness had not only on his wife, but on him and their nearest and dearest. In publishing this incredibly personal journey, he hopes he can bring some solace to readers in a ... Read more

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"The Fading of the Light: A Love Story" is Albert A. Anderson's touching account of the loss of his wife to Alzheimer's disease. The poems contained in this collection were a way for him to deal with the effects this incurable illness had not only on his wife, but on him and their nearest and dearest. In publishing this incredibly personal journey, he hopes he can bring some solace to readers in a
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Plato's Theaetetus

by Plato ...

Narrated by Albert A. Anderson ...

Unabridged

3 hours 11 min

The Theaetetus is one of Plato's dialogues concerning the nature of knowledge, written circa 369 BC. ... Read more

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The Theaetetus is one of Plato's dialogues concerning the nature of knowledge, written circa 369 BC.
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Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion

by David Hume ...

Narrated by Albert A. Anderson ...

Unabridged

4 hours 17 min

David Hume’s Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion had not yet been published when he died in 1776. Even though the manuscript was mostly written during the 1750s, it did not appear until 1779. The subject itself was too delicate and controversial, and Hume’s dialectical examination of religious knowledge was especially provocative. What should we teach young people about religion? The characters ... Read more

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David Hume’s Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion had not yet been published when he died in 1776. Even though the manuscript was mostly written during the 1750s, it did not appear until 1779. The subject itself was too delicate and controversial, and Hume’s dialectical examination of religious knowledge was especially provocative. What should we teach young people about religion? The characters
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Plato's Apology

by Platon ...

Narrated by Albert A. Anderson ...

Unabridged

1 hour

Socrates is on trial for his life. He is charged with impiety and corrupting young people. He presents his own defense, explaining why he has devoted his life to challenging the most powerful and important people in the Greek world. The reason is that rich and famous politicians, priests, poets, and a host of others pretend to know what is good, true, holy, and beautiful, but when Socrates ... Read more

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Socrates is on trial for his life. He is charged with impiety and corrupting young people. He presents his own defense, explaining why he has devoted his life to challenging the most powerful and important people in the Greek world. The reason is that rich and famous politicians, priests, poets, and a host of others pretend to know what is good, true, holy, and beautiful, but when Socrates
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