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Studies in Pessimism by Arthur Schopenhauer ~ Full Audiobook [philosophy]
Classic Audiobook Collection
03/24/23
•208m
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Studies in Pessimism by Arthur Schopenhauer audiobook.
Genre: philosophy
Arthur Schopenhauer, an early 19th century philosopher, made significant contributions to metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics. His work also informed theories of evolution and psychology, largely through his theory of the will to power – a concept which Nietzsche famously adopted and developed. Despite this, he is today, as he was during his life, overshadowed by his contemporary, Hegel. Schopenhauer's social/psychological views, put forth in this work and in others, are directly derived from his metaphysics, which was strongly influenced by Eastern thought. His pessimism forms an interesting and perhaps questionable contrast with his obvious joy in self-expression, both in the elegance of his prose and in his practice of playing the flute nightly.
His brilliance, poetry, and crushing pessimism can be seen immediately in this work, as for example in this claim from the first chapter: 'The pleasure in this world, it has been said, outweighs the pain; or, at any rate, there is an even balance between the two. If the reader wishes to see shortly whether this statement is true, let him compare the respective feelings of two animals, one of which is engaged in eating the other.' We see also, in this work, his misogyny, as for example in his claim that 'as lions are provided with claws and teeth, and elephants and boars with tusks, . . . so Nature has equipped woman, for her defence and protection, with the arts of dissimulation; and all the power which Nature has conferred upon man in the shape of physical strength and reason, has been bestowed upon women in this form.' Given his opening comment, the translator, T.B. Saunders, seems to have been at least somewhat sympathetic to this perspective.
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Chapters (Approximate)
(00:00:00) Chapter 1
(00:02:03) Chapter 2
(00:35:42) Chapter 3
(00:48:29) Chapter 4
(01:02:38) Chapter 5
(01:13:52) Chapter 6
(02:06:33) Chapter 7
(02:24:58) Chapter 8
(03:01:26) Chapter 9
(03:14:07) Chapter 10
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Treasury of Beatrix Potter by Beatrix Potter ~ Full Audiobook [family]
March 24, 2023
•219m
Treasury of Beatrix Potter by Beatrix Potter audiobook.
Genre: family
Step into the green and bustling countryside of Beatrix Potter's England in Treasury of Beatrix Potter, a beloved collection of classic tales where animals wear coats, take tea, and get into very human trouble. Here you will meet the mischievous Peter Rabbit as he tests the boundaries of safety and obedience, the determined Jemima Puddle-Duck as she searches for a secure place to nest, and the sharp-witted woodland creatures who must navigate vanity, appetite, and danger. Each story unfolds like a miniature drama: a simple errand becomes an adventure, a quiet garden turns into a perilous maze, and a cozy home is never far from the wildness just beyond the hedgerow. Potter's gentle humor and keen observations bring to life a world governed by manners and consequences, where courage can be small but meaningful and where cleverness does not always guarantee an easy escape. Perfect for listening together or returning to alone, this treasury celebrates curiosity, comfort, and the timeless thrill of a good story told softly but with real stakes.
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Chapters (Approximate)
(00:00:00) Chapter 01
(00:06:49) Chapter 02
(00:24:13) Chapter 03
(00:33:05) Chapter 04
(00:39:39) Chapter 05
(00:47:08) Chapter 06
(00:56:21) Chapter 07
(01:05:50) Chapter 08
(01:12:01) Chapter 09
(01:14:48) Chapter 10
(01:16:54) Chapter 11
(01:22:08) Chapter 12
(01:38:02) Chapter 13
(01:57:25) Chapter 14
(02:05:39) Chapter 15
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