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How to Think Like Socrates
- Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World
- By: Donald J. Robertson
- Narrated by: Donald J. Robertson
- Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 68
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 64
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Story5 out of 5 stars 64
Socrates is the quintessential Athenian philosopher, the source of the entire Western philosophical tradition, and Godfather to the Stoics. He spent his life teaching practical philosophy to ordinary people in the streets of Athens, yet few people today are familiar with the wisdom he has to offer us.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The story is interwoven with the philosophy which is interwoven with therapy(CBT).
- By Anonymous User on 04-07-25
- How to Think Like Socrates
- Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World
- By: Donald J. Robertson
- Narrated by: Donald J. Robertson
CBT and Socrates for a general audience
Reviewed: 01-08-25
"How to Think Like Socrates" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in improving their critical thinking skills and gaining a deeper understanding of ancient philosophy. Its practical focus and engaging style make it a rewarding read for both beginners and those with some prior knowledge of philosophical thought.
The author brings modern cognitive behavioral therapy principles to his explanation of the work of Socrates and this is where the book really shines.
The local performance is excellent.
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Beacon 23
- By: Hugh Howey
- Narrated by: Peter Ganim
- Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 408
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 356
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Story4 out of 5 stars 355
For centuries, men and women have manned lighthouses to ensure the safe passage of ships. It is a lonely job and a thankless one for the most part. Until something goes wrong. Until a ship is in distress. In the twenty-third century, this job has moved into outer space. A network of beacons allows ships to travel across the Milky Way at many times the speed of light. These beacons are built to be robust. They never break down. They never fail. At least, they aren’t supposed to.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent listen
- By Rachel M. Reed on 02-06-23
- Beacon 23
- By: Hugh Howey
- Narrated by: Peter Ganim
Slow burn through a healing mind
Reviewed: 03-16-24
Great performance as we witness one man gradually unfold his own wartime trauma. The book focuses on the inner monologue of the protagonist, delivering a more personal experience than the tv show.
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How to Die
- An Ancient Guide to the End of Life
- By: Seneca, James S. Romm - introduction and translation
- Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan
- Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 202
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 180
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 179
"It takes an entire lifetime to learn how to die", wrote the Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca (c. 4 BC-65 AD). He counseled readers to "study death always", and took his own advice, returning to the subject again and again in all his writings, yet he never treated it in a complete work. How to Die gathers in one volume, for the first time, Seneca's remarkable meditations on death and dying. Edited and translated by James S. Romm, How to Die reveals a provocative thinker who speaks with a startling frankness about the need to accept death or even, under certain conditions, to seek it out.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The reading is somewhat flat.
- By Kyle Miller on 11-28-18
- How to Die
- An Ancient Guide to the End of Life
- By: Seneca, James S. Romm - introduction and translation
- Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan
Simply fantastic
Reviewed: 12-31-23
James Romm has done a fabulous job of picking these selections to help us understand both how Seneca thought about death and life and how we might use those ideas for ourselves. I have listened to this book several times, and every time I am taking new notes.
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How to Think About God
- An Ancient Guide for Believers and Nonbelievers
- By: Marcus Tullius Cicero, Philip Freeman - translator
- Narrated by: Shaun Grindell
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 78
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 73
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 73
One of the most influential Roman perspectives on religion came from a nonreligious belief system that is finding new adherents even today: Stoicism. How did the Stoics think about religion? In How to Think About God, Philip Freeman presents vivid new translations of Cicero's On the Nature of the Gods and The Dream of Scipio. In these brief works, Cicero offers a Stoic view of belief, divinity, and human immortality, giving eloquent expression to the religious ideas of one of the most popular schools of Roman and Greek philosophy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic reading
- By P. Yanov on 08-23-23
- How to Think About God
- An Ancient Guide for Believers and Nonbelievers
- By: Marcus Tullius Cicero, Philip Freeman - translator
- Narrated by: Shaun Grindell
Fantastic reading
Reviewed: 08-23-23
Clear translation well read. It’s a window into the thinking of the mind of a Roman and how they saw the universe.
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The Road
- By: Cormac McCarthy
- Narrated by: Tom Stechschulte
- Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 23,017
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 17,970
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 17,982
America is a barren landscape of smoldering ashes, devoid of life except for those people still struggling to scratch out some type of existence. Amidst this destruction, a father and his young son walk, always toward the coast, but with no real understanding that circumstances will improve once they arrive. Still, they persevere, and their relationship comes to represent goodness in a world of utter devastation.
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5 out of 5 stars
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ARE YOU CARRYING THE FIRE?
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 05-14-16
- The Road
- By: Cormac McCarthy
- Narrated by: Tom Stechschulte
a grim masterwork
Reviewed: 02-20-23
The story is simple, yet the prose is so powerful and moving that it leaves a lasting impact. The relationship between the father and son is heartwarming and their journey through the bleak and desolate world is both harrowing and inspiring. McCarthy creates a wonderful tension with his vivid descriptions as well as his omissions. He brings a touching story of care and nurturing in a world that is tragically and mysteriously broken.
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Powers and Thrones
- A New History of the Middle Ages
- By: Dan Jones
- Narrated by: Dan Jones
- Length: 24 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,790
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,547
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,541
When the once-mighty city of Rome was sacked by barbarians in 410 and lay in ruins, it signaled the end of an era—and the beginning of a thousand years of profound transformation. In a gripping narrative bursting with big names—from St Augustine and Attila the Hun to the Prophet Muhammad and Eleanor of Aquitaine—Dan Jones charges through the history of the Middle Ages. Powers and Thrones takes listeners on a journey through an emerging Europe, the great capitals of late Antiquity, as well as the influential cities of the Islamic West.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hard to take a break from it!
- By Mariano's Music on 12-09-21
- Powers and Thrones
- A New History of the Middle Ages
- By: Dan Jones
- Narrated by: Dan Jones
A spectacular retelling
Reviewed: 02-16-23
I loved it from end to end. The author brings so many moments into focus so that you can understand the forces at work. The audio is lively and clear. Well done.
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Evil Roman Emperors
- The Shocking History of Ancient Rome's Most Wicked Rulers from Caligula to Nero and More
- By: Phillip Barlag
- Narrated by: David de Vries
- Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 107
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 87
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 87
Roman history, from the very foundation of the city, is replete with people and stories that shock our modern sensibilities. Evil Roman Emperors puts the worst of Rome's rulers in one place and offers a review of their lives and a historical context for what made them into what they became.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brisket and nu potato
- By Michael Ayers on 06-27-21
- Evil Roman Emperors
- The Shocking History of Ancient Rome's Most Wicked Rulers from Caligula to Nero and More
- By: Phillip Barlag
- Narrated by: David de Vries
A comic roast of Rome's worst
Reviewed: 12-31-21
The book is a farcical takedown of the most vile leaders of ancient Rome.
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The Socrates Express
- In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers
- By: Eric Weiner
- Narrated by: Eric Weiner
- Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 428
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 364
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 362
Eric Weiner combines his twin passions for philosophy and travel in a globe-trotting pilgrimage that uncovers surprising life lessons from great thinkers around the world, from Rousseau to Nietzsche, Confucius to Simone Weil. Traveling by train (the most thoughtful mode of transport), he journeys thousands of miles, making stops in Athens, Delhi, Wyoming, Coney Island, Frankfurt, and points in between to reconnect with philosophy’s original purpose: teaching us how to lead wiser, more meaningful lives.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wisdom, Wit and Warmth
- By NotTheDuchess on 08-28-20
- The Socrates Express
- In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers
- By: Eric Weiner
- Narrated by: Eric Weiner
So much more than Socrates
Reviewed: 05-05-21
An unexamined life is not worth living according to Socrates. Eric Weiner, by bringing a wide array of philosophers to bear, examines his life and encourages us to examine ours. The audio version of the book had been expertly recorded and produced. The audio is an enhancement of the text rather than a distraction. Recommended.
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The Theater of War
- What Ancient Greek Tragedies Can Teach Us Today
- By: Bryan Doerries
- Narrated by: Adam Driver
- Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 764
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 709
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 701
This compassionate, personal, and illuminating work of nonfiction draws on the author's celebrated work as a director of socially conscious theater to connect listeners with the power of an ancient artistic tradition. For years Bryan Doerries has been producing ancient tragedies for current and returned servicemen and women, addicts, tornado and hurricane victims, and a wide range of other at-risk people in society.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wow
- By Marisa on 11-09-15
- The Theater of War
- What Ancient Greek Tragedies Can Teach Us Today
- By: Bryan Doerries
- Narrated by: Adam Driver
Remarkable. compassionate. moving.
Reviewed: 03-10-21
I loved this book. The author recounts many incredible interactions between the Greek tragedies and audiences that I have to imagine were largely unfamiliar with the work. His premise is that those ancient works can still summon emotion from audiences today and possibly lead them to understanding of their current condition. He then demonstrates how this has worked again and again. He moves from the military to the medical establishment. He takes it beyond those milieus. The work is deeply moving. Adam Driver's narration is masterful and additive. Brilliant.
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Lives of the Stoics
- The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius
- By: Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman
- Narrated by: Ryan Holiday
- Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 769
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 638
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 635
From the best-selling authors of The Daily Stoic comes an inspiring guide to the lives of the Stoics, and what the ancients can teach us about happiness, success, resilience, and virtue. In Lives of the Stoics, Holiday and Hanselman present the fascinating lives of the men and women who strove to live by the timeless Stoic virtues of Courage. Justice. Temperance. Wisdom. Organized in digestible, mini-biographies of all the well-known - and not so well-known - Stoics, this book vividly brings home what Stoicism was like for the people who loved it and lived it.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Awful narration
- By Jordan Bailey on 10-03-20
- Lives of the Stoics
- The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius
- By: Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman
- Narrated by: Ryan Holiday
Interesting stories marred by a flawed performance
Reviewed: 10-11-20
An interesting collection of stories about many great Stoic thinkers. The profiles flesh out the characters we see on the stage of Stoic philosophy and add some you've likely never encountered before. I enjoyed that. The audible version of the book is marred by a droning read which is missing expected inflections. It sounds as though the author wasn't sure where the sentence was headed. That, and the frequent mispronunciations of words and names makes this a difficult listen. In the specific case of Diogenes, the reader changes pronunciations in adjacent sentences. I like the book. The audible narration I can only recommend with caveats.
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