Philosophy: Learn from the Some of the Best Philosophers in History, Ferdinand Jives
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Philosophy: Learn from the Some of the Best Philosophers in History

Author: Ferdinand Jives

Narrator: Zach Loving, Alasdair Cunningham

Unabridged: 3 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook

Publisher: Findaway Voices

Published: 09/20/2019

Genre: Philosophy - History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical

Synopsis

This is a bundle of 3 books:

Plato - Hear about the man on which a great portion of Western philosophy itself is based. 

He founded one of the first organized academies in Western civilization. His standings on life and perceptions have been quoted and referred to worldwide for centuries, as well as his main student, Aristotle. He wrote about metaphysics, epistemology, and education. 

Learn about the basics of Plato by hearing about:

His life, death, and background.Dialogues, works, and theories.

Stoicism - Stoicism focuses on using reason to understand the laws of nature and to bridle passions and overcome weaknesses, addictions, and tendencies that make us dependent on the world around us. In that way, Stoicism helps us achieve higher levels of success, emotional control, and a love for everything we encounter. Stoicism is a great philosophy that can benefit everyone, especially those who apply the key takeaways to their daily lives. In this audiobook, you’ll learn:

Why logic without any emotion lies at the root of this philosophyHow Stoicism can help with traumas and chronic conditions

Immanuel Kant - Listen to a handy synopsis, overview, and background of Immanuel Kant and his philosophical teachings. 

Immanuel Kant was born in the 18th century in Prussia. So actually, he wasn’t originally from Germany. Nonetheless, he set the stage for German philosophy in the following century. 

According to Kant, philosophy is the result of human reasoning. He reasoned about metaphysics, intelligible objects, and ethics. Other subtopics in this guide include:  

His revolutionary method that he called ‘criticism.’  How Kant became the landmark intellect of Germany.  Brief personal anecdotes and views.

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