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The Spell of the Sensuous

Perception and Language in a More-Than-Human World

by David Abram ...

Narrated by Sean Runnette ...

Unabridged

12 hours 4 min

For a thousand generations, human beings viewed themselves as part of the wider community of nature, and they carried on active relationships not only with other people but with other animals, plants, and natural objects (including mountains, rivers, winds, and weather patterns) that we have only lately come to think of as "inanimate." How, then, did humans come to sever their ancient reciprocity ... Read more

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For a thousand generations, human beings viewed themselves as part of the wider community of nature, and they carried on active relationships not only with other people but with other animals, plants, and natural objects (including mountains, rivers, winds, and weather patterns) that we have only lately come to think of as "inanimate." How, then, did humans come to sever their ancient reciprocity
... Read more
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The Lucifer Principle

A Scientific Expedition into the Forces of History

by Howard Bloom ...

Narrated by Malcolm Hillgartner ...

Unabridged

12 hours 3 min

The Lucifer Priciple is a revolutionary work that explores the intricate relationships among genetics, human behavior, and culture to put forth the thesis that “evil” is a by-product of nature’s strategies for creation and that it is woven into our most basic biological fabric. Though this argument is not a new one—it has been brought forth by such great historical figures as St. Paul, Thomas ... Read more

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The Lucifer Priciple is a revolutionary work that explores the intricate relationships among genetics, human behavior, and culture to put forth the thesis that “evil” is a by-product of nature’s strategies for creation and that it is woven into our most basic biological fabric. Though this argument is not a new one—it has been brought forth by such great historical figures as St. Paul, Thomas
... Read more
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History of Human Migration

by Blake Carson ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiobook box set - History of
Unabridged

3 hours 15 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The movement of people has shaped civilizations—how has migration influenced history? Human migration has been a constant force, from early hunter-gatherers to modern refugees fleeing conflict and climate change. This book explores the great migrations of history, including the spread of Homo sapiens out of Africa, the settlement of the Americas, and ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The movement of people has shaped civilizations—how has migration influenced history? Human migration has been a constant force, from early hunter-gatherers to modern refugees fleeing conflict and climate change. This book explores the great migrations of history, including the spread of Homo sapiens out of Africa, the settlement of the Americas, and
... Read more
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Origin of Human Migration

by Blake Carson ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiobook box set - Origin of
Unabridged

3 hours 11 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Why have humans ventured far from their ancestral homelands, and how have migrations shaped civilizations? This book examines the patterns of human migration throughout history, from the movements of ancient hunter-gatherer tribes to contemporary mass migrations driven by conflict, economic opportunity, and environmental factors. It discusses the ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Why have humans ventured far from their ancestral homelands, and how have migrations shaped civilizations? This book examines the patterns of human migration throughout history, from the movements of ancient hunter-gatherer tribes to contemporary mass migrations driven by conflict, economic opportunity, and environmental factors. It discusses the
... Read more
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Whole Self: A Concise History of the Birth & Evolution of Human Consciousness

by Kendrick Mercer ...

Narrated by Michael Ahr ...

Unabridged

2 hours 14 min

Kendrick Mercer's Whole Self tells the story of the birth, evolution, and history of human consciousness and its impact on the human psyche. Human consciousness is the most powerful unfolding force on the Earth with the potential either to lead us to annihilate ourselves by generating conflict or to work together wisely and in common purpose. Deep inside of everybody living today is an elemental ... Read more

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Kendrick Mercer's Whole Self tells the story of the birth, evolution, and history of human consciousness and its impact on the human psyche. Human consciousness is the most powerful unfolding force on the Earth with the potential either to lead us to annihilate ourselves by generating conflict or to work together wisely and in common purpose. Deep inside of everybody living today is an elemental
... Read more
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Mensch! Wer wir sind und was uns rettet

Sechs Vorträge von Christoph Quarch Livemitschnitte

by Christoph Quarch ...

Narrated by Christoph Quarch ...

Unabridged

7 hours 42 min

Sechs Vorträge von Dr. Christoph Quarch, die den Fragen nachgehen: Wer ist der Mensch? Was zeichnet ihn aus? Was unterscheidet ihn von Maschinen? Welche Qualitäten hat das Menschsein? Was rettet den Menschen? Was bleibt vom Menschen? 1. Vortrag: Erkenne dich selbst! Warum wir nicht umhinkönnen, uns ein Bild von uns zu machen Unsere Kultur beginnt mit einem Denkanstoß "Erkenne dich selbst". Seither ... Read more

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Sechs Vorträge von Dr. Christoph Quarch, die den Fragen nachgehen: Wer ist der Mensch? Was zeichnet ihn aus? Was unterscheidet ihn von Maschinen? Welche Qualitäten hat das Menschsein? Was rettet den Menschen? Was bleibt vom Menschen? 1. Vortrag: Erkenne dich selbst! Warum wir nicht umhinkönnen, uns ein Bild von uns zu machen Unsere Kultur beginnt mit einem Denkanstoß "Erkenne dich selbst". Seither
... Read more
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Emerson's Essays Volume 2

by Ralph Waldo Emerson ...

Narrated by James Harrington ...

Unabridged

5 hours 38 min

"Emerson's Essays" by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a timeless collection of profound and thought-provoking essays that explore the core principles of transcendentalism and offer profound insights into the human experience. In this enriching anthology, Emerson presents a wide array of essays covering topics such as nature, self-reliance, society, and the pursuit of truth and wisdom. Emerson's writing is ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Emerson's Essays" by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a timeless collection of profound and thought-provoking essays that explore the core principles of transcendentalism and offer profound insights into the human experience. In this enriching anthology, Emerson presents a wide array of essays covering topics such as nature, self-reliance, society, and the pursuit of truth and wisdom. Emerson's writing is
... Read more
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Power Of Sacrifice

by Gabriel Agbo ...

Unabridged

3 hours 34 min

Sacrifices are powerful. Very powerful! The richest man, the strongest man, the most blessed men and women, the wisest, the greatest king, the most powerful prophets were all men and women of sacrifice. They gave all, risked all for their people, humanity and for God to achieve their goals and feats that even eternity will be proud of. You want to know their secrets? Good. If you want to become ... Read more

$11.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Sacrifices are powerful. Very powerful! The richest man, the strongest man, the most blessed men and women, the wisest, the greatest king, the most powerful prophets were all men and women of sacrifice. They gave all, risked all for their people, humanity and for God to achieve their goals and feats that even eternity will be proud of. You want to know their secrets? Good. If you want to become
... Read more
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Neurosultan Volume 3

Wounds to Ointment

by Abhijit Naskar ...

Narrated by Abhijit Naskar ...

Unabridged

39 min

Neurosultan Volume 3 is a selection of poetic excerpts from Abhijit Naskar's most soulful works, spoken in his own voice.Amor Apocalypse: Canım Sana İhtiyacım, 2022Yarasistan: My Wounds, My Crown, 2023Insan Himalayanoğlu: It's Time to Defect, 2023Visvavictor: Kanima Akiyor Kainat, 2023Aşk Mafia: Armor of The World, 2023Yaralardan Yangın Doğar: Explorers of Night are Emperors of ... ... Read more

$17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Neurosultan Volume 3 is a selection of poetic excerpts from Abhijit Naskar's most soulful works, spoken in his own voice.Amor Apocalypse: Canım Sana İhtiyacım, 2022Yarasistan: My Wounds, My Crown, 2023Insan Himalayanoğlu: It's Time to Defect, 2023Visvavictor: Kanima Akiyor Kainat, 2023Aşk Mafia: Armor of The World, 2023Yaralardan Yangın Doğar: Explorers of Night are Emperors of ...
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How to be a Happy Human

Seven humanist foundations for a better life

by Andrew Copson ...

Unabridged

5 hours

A practical guide to humanism featuring seven simple steps to lead a happier life.In all the chaos of modern life it can be hard to find time to focus on happiness. Balancing work, relationships and families can feel like an impossible task and without the right tools, feelings of stress and overwhelm can begin to surface. But the humanist way of life offers a transformative way forward.In How to ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

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A practical guide to humanism featuring seven simple steps to lead a happier life.In all the chaos of modern life it can be hard to find time to focus on happiness. Balancing work, relationships and families can feel like an impossible task and without the right tools, feelings of stress and overwhelm can begin to surface. But the humanist way of life offers a transformative way forward.In How to
... Read more
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The Art of Being

by Erich Fromm ...

Narrated by Raymond Todd ...

Unabridged

4 hours 43 min

This classic work by psychologist and social philosopher Eric Fromm builds upon his previous popular book, To Have or to Be? In The Art of Being, Fromm teaches us to avoid the tantalizing illusions of our consumer-driven world by learning to function as a whole person from a state of inner completeness or being. The transition from an identity of having to being creates a state of enlightened ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

This classic work by psychologist and social philosopher Eric Fromm builds upon his previous popular book, To Have or to Be? In The Art of Being, Fromm teaches us to avoid the tantalizing illusions of our consumer-driven world by learning to function as a whole person from a state of inner completeness or being. The transition from an identity of having to being creates a state of enlightened
... Read more
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Is It Possible to Renew the Mind?

Amsterdam 1967 - Public Talk 3

by Jiddu Krishnamurti ...

Narrated by Jiddu Krishnamurti ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Amsterdam 1967 - Public Talk
Unabridged

1 hour 20 min

Is it possible to renew the mind? - 24 May 1967• When the mind is living through imagination and thought, it is incapable ofliving in the complete fullness of the present.• Thought has created time, not chronological time but psychological time. Thatis, ‘I will be,’ ‘I should be.’• Is it possible for the brain to be quiet, to give an interval between the old andthe new? This interval is the ... Read more

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Is it possible to renew the mind? - 24 May 1967• When the mind is living through imagination and thought, it is incapable ofliving in the complete fullness of the present.• Thought has created time, not chronological time but psychological time. Thatis, ‘I will be,’ ‘I should be.’• Is it possible for the brain to be quiet, to give an interval between the old andthe new? This interval is the
... Read more
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Saanen 1961 - Public Talk 9

It is only the religious mind that can be in a state of creation

by J. Krishnamurti ...

Narrated by J. Krishnamurti ...

Unabridged

9 hours 32 min

001_Saanen 1961 - Public Talk 1 - How do we meet_002_Saanen 1961 - Public Talk 2 - To see something totally003_Saanen 1961 - Public Talk 3 - Why are we in such conflict004_Saanen 1961 - Public Talk 4 - There is no learning005_Saanen 1961 - Public Talk 5 - Self-knowing is006_Saanen 1961 - Public Talk 6 - Time does not wipe007_Saanen 1961 - Public Talk 7 - An attentive mind is without008_Saanen 1961 ... Read more

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001_Saanen 1961 - Public Talk 1 - How do we meet_002_Saanen 1961 - Public Talk 2 - To see something totally003_Saanen 1961 - Public Talk 3 - Why are we in such conflict004_Saanen 1961 - Public Talk 4 - There is no learning005_Saanen 1961 - Public Talk 5 - Self-knowing is006_Saanen 1961 - Public Talk 6 - Time does not wipe007_Saanen 1961 - Public Talk 7 - An attentive mind is without008_Saanen 1961
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The Art of Living an Absurd Existence

Paradoxes and Thought Experiments That Change the Way You Think

by Robert Pantano ...

Narrated by Christopher Grove ...

Unabridged

3 hours 47 min

We are all living an existence that none of us chose and none of us truly understand. Naturally, everything can—at times—feel strange, chaotic, and overwhelming. The Art of Living an Absurd Existence helps us find peace with this; it instructs us on how to embrace and appreciate the mystery; and it breaks us free from reductive ways of thinking so that we can embark on our own absurd journey with ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

We are all living an existence that none of us chose and none of us truly understand. Naturally, everything can—at times—feel strange, chaotic, and overwhelming. The Art of Living an Absurd Existence helps us find peace with this; it instructs us on how to embrace and appreciate the mystery; and it breaks us free from reductive ways of thinking so that we can embark on our own absurd journey with
... Read more
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Attention Implies That There is No Centre

Brockwood Park and Gstaad 1975 - Dialogue 5

by Jiddu Krishnamurti ...

Narrated by Jiddu Krishnamurti ...

Series Audiobook 5 - Brockwood Park and Gstaad 1975 - Dialogue
Unabridged

2 hours 4 min

Attention implies that there is no centre - 22 June 1975• Consciousness, because it is in constant movement, has never found an energywhich is not contradictory, which is not produced by desire and thought.• Can thought ever see its own movement and the futility of its own movement? • Attention implies that there is no centre.• Is there a perception, a seeing outside the space which is part of ... Read more

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Attention implies that there is no centre - 22 June 1975• Consciousness, because it is in constant movement, has never found an energywhich is not contradictory, which is not produced by desire and thought.• Can thought ever see its own movement and the futility of its own movement? • Attention implies that there is no centre.• Is there a perception, a seeing outside the space which is part of
... Read more
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Meditation is to Discover an Area in Which There is No Movement of Thought

Saanen 1974 - Public Talk 7

by Jiddu Krishnamurti ...

Narrated by Jiddu Krishnamurti ...

Series Audiobook 7 - Saanen 1974 - Public Talk
Unabridged

1 hour 24 min

Meditation is to discover an area in which there is no movement of thought"—28 July 1974Has the world and its thought-based activity bred fear?Can hidden fears and subtle forms of pleasure be exposed through analysis?What is a mind to do when it sees the falseness of analysis and introspective examination?Is the controller different in nature from what he says he is going to control?Can the mind ... Read more

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Meditation is to discover an area in which there is no movement of thought"—28 July 1974Has the world and its thought-based activity bred fear?Can hidden fears and subtle forms of pleasure be exposed through analysis?What is a mind to do when it sees the falseness of analysis and introspective examination?Is the controller different in nature from what he says he is going to control?Can the mind
... Read more
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Witness

Lessons from Elie Wiesel’s Classroom

by Ariel Burger ...

Narrated by Jason Culp ...

Unabridged

8 hours 1 min

In the vein of Tuesdays with Morrie, a devoted protégé and friend of one of the world’s great thinkers takes us into the sacred space of the classroom, showing Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Elie Wiesel not only as an extraordinary human being, but as a master teacher.The world remembers Elie Wiesel—Nobel laureate, activist, and author of more than forty books, including Oprah ... Read more

$27.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In the vein of Tuesdays with Morrie, a devoted protégé and friend of one of the world’s great thinkers takes us into the sacred space of the classroom, showing Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Elie Wiesel not only as an extraordinary human being, but as a master teacher.The world remembers Elie Wiesel—Nobel laureate, activist, and author of more than forty books, including Oprah
... Read more
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What It Means to Be Moral

Why Religion Is Not Necessary for Living an Ethical Life

by Phil Zuckerman ...

Narrated by Paul Brion ...

Unabridged

11 hours 46 min

The author of Living the Secular Life deconstructs the arguments for a morality informed by religion, urging that major challenges like global warming and growing inequality are best approached from a framework of secular morality.In What It Means to Be Moral: Why Religion Is Not Necessary for Living an Ethical Life, Phil Zuckerman argues that morality does not come from God. Rather, it comes from ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

The author of Living the Secular Life deconstructs the arguments for a morality informed by religion, urging that major challenges like global warming and growing inequality are best approached from a framework of secular morality.In What It Means to Be Moral: Why Religion Is Not Necessary for Living an Ethical Life, Phil Zuckerman argues that morality does not come from God. Rather, it comes from
... Read more
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The Body in Pain

The Making and Unmaking of the World

by Elaine Scarry ...

Narrated by Joyce Bean ...

Unabridged

18 hours 32 min

Elaine Scarry bases her study on a wide range of sources: literature and art, medical case histories, documents on torture compiled by Amnesty International, legal transcripts of personal injury trials, and military and strategic writings by such figures as Clausewitz, Churchill, Liddell Hart, and Kissinger, She weaves these into her discussion with an eloquence, humanity, and insight that recall ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

Elaine Scarry bases her study on a wide range of sources: literature and art, medical case histories, documents on torture compiled by Amnesty International, legal transcripts of personal injury trials, and military and strategic writings by such figures as Clausewitz, Churchill, Liddell Hart, and Kissinger, She weaves these into her discussion with an eloquence, humanity, and insight that recall
... Read more
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Twilight of the Idols, The

by Friedrich Nietzsche ...

Narrated by George Easton ...

Unabridged

6 hours 44 min

In this book, Nietzsche examines and critiques many of the prominent ideas and figures of his time, including morality, religion, and philosophy itself. Nietzsche argues that traditional moral concepts, such as good and evil, are based on outdated and irrational beliefs that hinder the individual's pursuit of a fulfilling life. He also criticizes Christianity and its values, claiming that they are ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In this book, Nietzsche examines and critiques many of the prominent ideas and figures of his time, including morality, religion, and philosophy itself. Nietzsche argues that traditional moral concepts, such as good and evil, are based on outdated and irrational beliefs that hinder the individual's pursuit of a fulfilling life. He also criticizes Christianity and its values, claiming that they are
... Read more
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Good Without God

What a Billion Nonreligious People Do Believe

by Greg Epstein ...

Narrated by David Marantz ...

Unabridged

10 hours 31 min

A provocative and positive response to Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, and other New Atheists, Good Without God makes a bold claim for what nonbelievers do share and believe.Author Greg Epstein, the Humanist chaplain at Harvard, offers a world view for nonbelievers that dispenses with the hostility and intolerance of religion prevalent in national bestsellers like God is Not ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

A provocative and positive response to Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, and other New Atheists, Good Without God makes a bold claim for what nonbelievers do share and believe.Author Greg Epstein, the Humanist chaplain at Harvard, offers a world view for nonbelievers that dispenses with the hostility and intolerance of religion prevalent in national bestsellers like God is Not
... Read more
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Emerson's Essays

by Ralph Waldo Emerson ...

Unabridged

5 hours 38 min

"Emerson's Essays" by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a timeless collection of profound and thought-provoking essays that explore the core principles of transcendentalism and offer profound insights into the human experience. In this enriching anthology, Emerson presents a wide array of essays covering topics such as nature, self-reliance, society, and the pursuit of truth and wisdom. Emerson's writing is ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Emerson's Essays" by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a timeless collection of profound and thought-provoking essays that explore the core principles of transcendentalism and offer profound insights into the human experience. In this enriching anthology, Emerson presents a wide array of essays covering topics such as nature, self-reliance, society, and the pursuit of truth and wisdom. Emerson's writing is
... Read more
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Antidisestablishmentarianism

Disestablishing America's Established Religion

by Mary C. Findley, Michael J. Findley ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Matt G ...

Series Audiobook 0 - Serial Antidisestablishmentarianism
Unabridged

12 hours 26 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Can you handle the truth? You're about to learn that you've been taught a chain of lies stretching back thousands of years. Get ready to understand the truth about more than just history. This is the real story behind a philosophy that's supposed to solve all our problems and lead us to enlightenment. Listen to the very people so often quoted to prove ... Read more

$12.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Can you handle the truth? You're about to learn that you've been taught a chain of lies stretching back thousands of years. Get ready to understand the truth about more than just history. This is the real story behind a philosophy that's supposed to solve all our problems and lead us to enlightenment. Listen to the very people so often quoted to prove
... Read more
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Beyond Illusions

Discovering Your True Nature

by Dan Desmarques ...

Narrated by Dan Desmarques ...

Unabridged

2 hours 7 min

In a world saturated with distractions and superficial pursuits, the search for authentic happiness and self-love can often feel elusive. "Beyond Illusions: Discovering Your True Nature" is a profound exploration of the human experience, delving into the depths of our identities, the nature of our relationships, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world.Through a series of introspective ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

In a world saturated with distractions and superficial pursuits, the search for authentic happiness and self-love can often feel elusive. "Beyond Illusions: Discovering Your True Nature" is a profound exploration of the human experience, delving into the depths of our identities, the nature of our relationships, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world.Through a series of introspective
... Read more

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