"Early Greek Philosophy" by Alfred William Benn explores the foundational ideas of early Greek thinkers who shaped the course of Western philosophy. Through the lives and teachings of figures like Thales, Anaximander, Pythagoras, and Socrates, Benn illuminates the emergence of concepts such as natural laws and the mathematical basis of reality. The assertion ... Show More
Jul 23
Discovery of New Worlds - M B Synge
"Discovery of New Worlds" by M B Synge takes listeners on a captivating journey through the second volume of The Story of the World, detailing a transformative era from the rise of Rome to the Conquest of Peru. This historical narrative traverses the Dark Ages, the Crusades, and ... Show More
5h 22m
Jul 2021
Human All Too Human | Friedrich Nietzsche
<p>Human, All Too Human: A Book for Free Spirits was published by Friedrich Nietzsche in 1878 and represents a “monument of a crisis” for Nietzsche, a critical turning point in his life and thought.</p>
<p>The book marks the beginning of a second period in Nietzsche’s philosophy, ... Show More
10 m
Nov 2020
Genealogy of Morals | Friedrich Nietzsche
<p>This episode summarises Nietzsche’s On the Genealogy of Morals in 10 minutes. It is among Nietzsche’s most sustained and cohesive works consisting of three essays: “Good and Evil, Good and Bad”, “Guilt, Bad Conscience and the Like” and “What is the Meaning of Ascetic Ideals?”< ... Show More
9m 59s
