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Introduction to Cognitive Science
- Written by: Thad A. Polk, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Thad A. Polk
- Length: 12 hrs and 53 mins
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For millennia, philosophers and scientists have been trying to unlock the secrets of the mind with only limited success—until now. Today, with modern technologies including the best in neuroscience, medical imaging, and recent advances in artificial intelligence, we are making more progress than ever before. In Introduction to Cognitive Science, Professor Thad A. Polk takes you on a fascinating tour of the latest discoveries in the relatively new field of cognitive science. In 24 exciting lectures, Professor Polk shares dozens of the most challenging questions in cognitive science today.
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Introduction to Cognitive Science
- Narrated by: Thad A. Polk
- Length: 12 hrs and 53 mins
- Release Date: 21-06-24
- Language: English
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Sci-Phi: Science Fiction as Philosophy
- Written by: The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor David K. Johnson PhD University of Oklahoma
- Length: 13 hrs and 31 mins
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The science fiction genre has become increasingly influential in mainstream popular culture, evolving into one of the most engaging storytelling tools we use to think about technology and consider the shape of the future. Along the way, it has also become one of the major lenses we use to explore important philosophical questions. The origins of science fiction are most often thought to trace to Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein, a story born from a night of spooky tale-telling by the fireside that explores scientific, moral, and ethical questions that were of great concern in the 19th century - and that continue to resonate today.
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Sci-Phi: Science Fiction as Philosophy
- Narrated by: Professor David K. Johnson PhD University of Oklahoma
- Length: 13 hrs and 31 mins
- Release Date: 25-05-18
- Language: English
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The Romantic Manifesto
- A Philosophy of Literature
- Written by: Ayn Rand
- Narrated by: Bernadette Dunne
- Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins
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In this beautifully written and brilliantly reasoned collection of essays, Ayn Rand throws new light on the nature of art and its purpose in human life. Once again, she demonstrates her bold originality and her refusal to let conventional ideas define her sense of the truth. Rand eloquently asserts that one cannot create art without infusing it with one's own value judgments and personal philosophy - even an attempt to withhold moral overtones only results in a deterministic or naturalistic message.
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Brilliant audio rendition of a vital book
- By Nandan on 13-01-23
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The Romantic Manifesto
- A Philosophy of Literature
- Narrated by: Bernadette Dunne
- Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins
- Release Date: 10-07-08
- Language: English
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Take My Course, Please! The Philosophy of Humor
- Written by: Steven Gimbel, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Steven Gimbel
- Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins
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In recent decades, the philosophy of humor has been recognized as a legitimate subfield of philosophy. The reason for this? Because to understand how humor works is to better understand the nature of human experience. In these 24 insightful, informative, illuminating, and (yes) humorous lectures, explore the philosophical theories and explanations of humor, from blatantly obvious puns to complex narratives to sly twists of language.
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Take My Course, Please! The Philosophy of Humor
- Narrated by: Steven Gimbel
- Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins
- Release Date: 09-11-18
- Language: English
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Philosophy
- Written by: Bertrand Russell
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Dive into the thought-provoking world of Bertrand Russell, a renowned mathematician, philosopher, and author. Originally published in England as An Outline of Philosophy, this groundbreaking work stirred controversy by proposing that humanitys value lies primarily in our capacity to understand the universe. Russells philosophy, which he termed logical atomism, offers a unique lens through which to explore complex ideas. Despite the heavy subject matter, he presents his insights with an engaging and approachable style, making profound concepts accessible to all. Join Ciufi Galeazzi as she ...
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The Origins and History of Consciousness
- Bollingen Series
- Written by: Erich Neumann, R. F. C. Hull - translator, Carl Jung - foreword
- Narrated by: William Roberts
- Length: 17 hrs and 38 mins
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The Origins and History of Consciousness draws on a full range of world mythology to show how individual consciousness undergoes the same archetypal stages of development as human consciousness as a whole. Erich Neumann was one of C. G. Jung's most creative students and a renowned practitioner of analytical psychology in his own right. In this influential book, Neumann shows how the stages begin and end with the symbol of the Uroboros, the tail-eating serpent.
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The Origins and History of Consciousness
- Bollingen Series
- Narrated by: William Roberts
- Length: 17 hrs and 38 mins
- Release Date: 15-09-20
- Language: English
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Triumphs of Experience
- The Men of the Harvard Grant Study
- Written by: George E. Vaillant
- Narrated by: Don Hagen
- Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins
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At a time when many people around the world are living into their 10th decade, the longest longitudinal study of human development ever undertaken offers some welcome news for the new old age: Our lives continue to evolve in our later years and often become more fulfilling than before. Begun in 1938, the Grant Study of Adult Development charted the physical and emotional health of over 200 men, starting with their undergraduate days. The now-classic Adaptation to Life reported on the men's lives up to age 55 and helped us understand adult maturation.
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Triumphs of Experience
- The Men of the Harvard Grant Study
- Narrated by: Don Hagen
- Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins
- Release Date: 24-12-13
- Language: English
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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
- Written by: Sean Carroll
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Ever wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work? Do you wonder why you get emotional each time you see a certain movie, or how on earth video games are designed? Then you've come to the right place. Each week, Sean Carroll will host conversations with some of the most interesting thinkers in the world. From neuroscientists and engineers to authors and television producers, Sean and his guests talk about the biggest ideas in science, philosophy, culture and much more.
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Excellent podcast on Science, philosophy, and life
- By NG on 11-10-25
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The Big Questions of Philosophy
- Written by: David K. Johnson, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: David K. Johnson
- Length: 19 hrs and 2 mins
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We have all pondered seemingly unanswerably but significant questions about our existence - the biggest of all being, "Why are we here?" Philosophy has developed over millennia to help us grapple with these essential intangibles. There is no better way to study the big questions in philosophy than to compare how the world's greatest minds have analyzed these questions, defined the terms, and then reasoned out potential solutions. Once you've compared the arguments, the final step is always deciding for yourself whether you find an explanation convincing.
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Deep Insightful Thought Provoking
- By Sagnik Chakraborty on 29-11-22
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The Big Questions of Philosophy
- Narrated by: David K. Johnson
- Series: The Great Courses: Modern Philosophy
- Length: 19 hrs and 2 mins
- Release Date: 08-01-16
- Language: English
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Phenomenology of Spirit
- Written by: G. W. F. Hegel, A. V. Miller - translator, J. N. Findlay
- Narrated by: David DeVries
- Length: 29 hrs and 38 mins
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Perhaps one of the most revolutionary works of philosophy ever presented, The Phenomenology of Spirit is Hegel's 1807 work that is in numerous ways extraordinary. A myriad of topics are discussed, and explained in such a harmoniously complex way that the method has been termed Hegelian dialectic. Ultimately, the work as a whole is a remarkable study of the mind's growth from its direct awareness to scientific philosophy, proving to be a difficult yet highly influential and enduring work.
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Phenomenology of Spirit
- Narrated by: David DeVries
- Length: 29 hrs and 38 mins
- Release Date: 11-03-14
- Language: English
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The Philosophy of Childing
- Unlocking Creativity, Curiosity, and Reason Through the Wisdom of Our Youngest
- Written by: Christopher Phillips PhD
- Narrated by: Stephen Hoye
- Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
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Weaving together philosophy, social science and neuroscience research, personal anecdotes and dialogues, The Philosophy of Childing takes a radically different approach to the traditional boundaries between childhood and adulthood to reveal how rather than lapse into adulthood, we can achieve what the Greeks arete - all-around excellence - when we look to children and youth as a lodestar for our development.
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The Philosophy of Childing
- Unlocking Creativity, Curiosity, and Reason Through the Wisdom of Our Youngest
- Narrated by: Stephen Hoye
- Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
- Release Date: 08-07-16
- Language: English
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A Preface to Morals
- Narrated by: Deaver Brown
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
- Release Date: 27-03-25
- Language: English
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As a Man Thinketh by James Allen.
- Written by: Popular Culture and Religion.
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As a Man Thinketh by James Allen. This book is about our thoughts and how they determine our actions and very being. A few quotes will give a good taste of the riches in this book: "A man is literally what he thinks, his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts." "Cherish your visions. Cherish your ideals. Cherish the music that stirs in your heart, the beauty that forms in your mind, the loveliness that drapes your purest thoughts, for out of them will grow all delightful conditions, all heavenly environment, of these, if you but remain true to them your world will at last ...
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The Human Condition
- Written by: Hannah Arendt (not PD)
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Explore the depths of what it means to be human in The Human Condition. This thought-provoking podcast delves into our shared experiences, emotions, and the myriad factors that shape our lives. Join us as we navigate the complexities of existence, offering insights and reflections that resonate with the heart of humanity.
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Myths to Live By
- The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell
- Written by: Joseph Campbell, Johnson E. Fairchild - foreword, David Kudler - editor
- Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner
- Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins
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Joseph Campbell famously compared mythology to a kangaroo pouch for the human mind and spirit: “a womb with a view.” In Myths to Live By, he examines all of the ways in which myth supports and guides us, giving our lives meaning. Love and war, science and religion, East and West, inner space and outer space - Campbell shows how the myths we live by can reconcile all of these pairs of opposites and bring a sense of the whole.
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Myths to Live By
- The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell
- Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner
- Series: The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell
- Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins
- Release Date: 20-07-18
- Language: English
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Letters to a Young Mathematician
- Art of Mentoring
- Written by: Ian Stewart
- Narrated by: Jason Huggins
- Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins
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Mathematician Ian Stewart tells listeners what he wishes he had known when he was a student. He takes up subjects ranging from the philosophical to the practical - what mathematics is and why it’s worth doing, the relationship between logic and proof, the role of beauty in mathematical thinking, the future of mathematics, how to deal with the peculiarities of the mathematical community, and many others.
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Perfect for a fresh PhD student in STEM
- By Raghav on 08-08-19
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Letters to a Young Mathematician
- Art of Mentoring
- Narrated by: Jason Huggins
- Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins
- Release Date: 29-01-14
- Language: English
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On Human Nature: Revised Edition
- Written by: Edward O. Wilson
- Narrated by: Joe Barrett
- Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins
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This revised edition of Human Nature begins a new phase in the most important intellectual controversy of this generation: Is human behavior controlled by the species' biological heritage? Does this heritage limit human destiny?
With characteristic pungency and simplicity of style, the author of Sociobiology challenges old prejudices and current misconceptions about the nature-nurture debate.
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On Human Nature: Revised Edition
- Narrated by: Joe Barrett
- Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins
- Release Date: 15-07-10
- Language: English
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The Islamic Golden Age: Science, Philosophy, and Global Influence — Fexingo History
- Written by: Fexingo
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From the 8th to the 13th centuries, the Abbasid Caliphate fostered an unprecedented flourishing of science, philosophy, and culture. In Baghdad's House of Wisdom, scholars like al-Khwarizmi pioneered algebra, while al-Razi advanced medicine and Ibn Sina (Avicenna) synthesized Aristotelian thought with Islamic theology. This era saw the translation and preservation of Greek classics, the development of astrolabes and observatories, and innovations in chemistry, optics, and geography. Philosophers like al-Farabi and Averroes engaged in debates over reason and revelation that echoed through ...
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Mother Nature
- Maternal Instincts and How They Shape the Human Species
- Written by: Sarah Blaffer Hrdy
- Narrated by: Helen Stern
- Length: 22 hrs and 2 mins
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Maternal instinct - the all-consuming, utterly selfless love that mothers lavish on their children - has long been assumed to be an innate, indeed defining element of a woman's nature. But is it? In this provocative, groundbreaking audiobook, renowned anthropologist (and mother) Sarah Blaffer Hrdy shares a radical new vision of motherhood and its crucial role in human evolution. Hrdy strips away stereotypes and gender-biased myths to demonstrate that traditional views of maternal behavior are essentially wishful thinking codified as objective observation.
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Mother Nature
- Maternal Instincts and How They Shape the Human Species
- Narrated by: Helen Stern
- Length: 22 hrs and 2 mins
- Release Date: 27-01-14
- Language: English
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Democracy and Education Philosophy of Learning
- Written by: John Dewey
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This seminal work by John Dewey delves into the pivotal role of public education within a democracy, sparking a transformative shift in educational thought. Dewey champions the importance of growth, experience, and active participation as core components in cultivating democratic values among both students and educators. (Introduction by timferreira)
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