Bestsellers
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The Machiavellians
- Defenders of Freedom
- By: James Burnham
- Narrated by: Jeff Riggenbach
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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This classic work of political theory and practice offers an account of the modern Machiavellians, a remarkable group who have been influential in Europe and practically unknown in the United States....
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Fine intro to an authentic science of politics
- By Walter on 10-24-11
By: James Burnham
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The Wealth of Nations
- By: Adam Smith
- Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
- Length: 36 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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The foundation for all modern economic thought and political economy, The Wealth of Nations is the magnum opus of Scottish economist Adam Smith, who introduces the world to the very idea of economics and capitalism....
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ADAM SMITH
- By chetyarbrough.blog on 01-20-15
By: Adam Smith
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How Fascism Works
- The Politics of Us and Them
- By: Jason Stanley
- Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews
- Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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As the child of refugees of World War II Europe and a renowned philosopher and scholar of propaganda, Jason Stanley has a deep understanding of how democratic societies can be vulnerable to fascism: Nations don’t have to be fascist to suffer from fascist politics....
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A Warning Too Clear to Ignore
- By Chip Auger on 10-30-18
By: Jason Stanley
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Capital: All Volumes & The Communist Manifesto
- By: Karl Marx, Frederich Engels
- Narrated by: Malk Williams
- Length: 109 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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This audiobook contains all 3 volumes of Capital, as well as Marx and Engel's most renowned work, The Communist Manifesto....
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Amazing reference for all of Marx works!
- By AZ on 07-07-23
By: Karl Marx, and others
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The Road to Serfdom, the Definitive Edition
- Text and Documents
- By: F. A. Hayek, Bruce Caldwell - editor
- Narrated by: William Hughes
- Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Originally publishing in 1944, The Road to Serfdom was seen as heretical for its passionate warning against the dangers of state control over the means of production....
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Hayek's case for individualism over collectivism
- By Wayne on 10-27-18
By: F. A. Hayek, and others
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The Origins of Totalitarianism
- By: Hannah Arendt
- Narrated by: Nadia May
- Length: 23 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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This classic, definitive account of totalitarianism traces the emergence of modern racism as an "ideological weapon for imperialism"....
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Vast and intricate analysis of horror
- By Roger on 08-04-08
By: Hannah Arendt
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The Machiavellians
- Defenders of Freedom
- By: James Burnham
- Narrated by: Jeff Riggenbach
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
This classic work of political theory and practice offers an account of the modern Machiavellians, a remarkable group who have been influential in Europe and practically unknown in the United States....
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Fine intro to an authentic science of politics
- By Walter on 10-24-11
By: James Burnham
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The Wealth of Nations
- By: Adam Smith
- Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
- Length: 36 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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The foundation for all modern economic thought and political economy, The Wealth of Nations is the magnum opus of Scottish economist Adam Smith, who introduces the world to the very idea of economics and capitalism....
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ADAM SMITH
- By chetyarbrough.blog on 01-20-15
By: Adam Smith
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How Fascism Works
- The Politics of Us and Them
- By: Jason Stanley
- Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews
- Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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As the child of refugees of World War II Europe and a renowned philosopher and scholar of propaganda, Jason Stanley has a deep understanding of how democratic societies can be vulnerable to fascism: Nations don’t have to be fascist to suffer from fascist politics....
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A Warning Too Clear to Ignore
- By Chip Auger on 10-30-18
By: Jason Stanley
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Capital: All Volumes & The Communist Manifesto
- By: Karl Marx, Frederich Engels
- Narrated by: Malk Williams
- Length: 109 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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This audiobook contains all 3 volumes of Capital, as well as Marx and Engel's most renowned work, The Communist Manifesto....
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Amazing reference for all of Marx works!
- By AZ on 07-07-23
By: Karl Marx, and others
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The Road to Serfdom, the Definitive Edition
- Text and Documents
- By: F. A. Hayek, Bruce Caldwell - editor
- Narrated by: William Hughes
- Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Originally publishing in 1944, The Road to Serfdom was seen as heretical for its passionate warning against the dangers of state control over the means of production....
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Hayek's case for individualism over collectivism
- By Wayne on 10-27-18
By: F. A. Hayek, and others
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The Origins of Totalitarianism
- By: Hannah Arendt
- Narrated by: Nadia May
- Length: 23 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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This classic, definitive account of totalitarianism traces the emergence of modern racism as an "ideological weapon for imperialism"....
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Vast and intricate analysis of horror
- By Roger on 08-04-08
By: Hannah Arendt
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El Arte De La Guerra [The Art of War]
- By: Sun Tzu
- Narrated by: Diego Guerrero
- Length: 1 hr and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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En El arte de la guerra, Sun Tzu hace análisis detallados y recomendaciones útiles sobre trece temas principales de la estrategia militar....
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excelente
- By Daniel Alejandro Rios on 07-18-16
By: Sun Tzu
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Hermeticism Philosophy Collection
- The Kybalion, Corpus Hermeticum, The Emerald Tablets of Thoth the Atlantean and The Life and Teachings of Hermes Trismegistus
- By: Three Initiates, Hermes Trismegistus, M. Doreal, and others
- Narrated by: Roberto Scarlato
- Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Passing from lip to ear, the philosophies of Hermes Trismegistus have been passed down through thousands of years. Listen as this tradition continues in this audio compilation....
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Philosophical genius
- By Rachel A. on 12-26-22
By: Three Initiates, and others
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Capitalist Realism
- Is There No Alternative?
- By: Mark Fisher
- Narrated by: Tom Lawrence
- Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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It is easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism. After 1989, capitalism has successfully presented itself as the only realistic political-economic system–a situation that the bank crisis of 2008, far from ending, actually compounded....
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Had high hopes but found it super boring and hard to follow
- By Anonymous User on 12-11-24
By: Mark Fisher
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The End of History and the Last Man
- By: Francis Fukuyama
- Narrated by: L. J. Ganser
- Length: 15 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Ever since its first publication in 1992, The End of History and the Last Man has provoked controversy and debate. Francis Fukuyama's prescient analysis of religious fundamentalism, politics, scientific progress, ethical codes, and war is essential....
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An important discussion expertly narrated
- By Anonymous User on 06-27-19
By: Francis Fukuyama
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The Tyranny of Merit
- What's Become of the Common Good?
- By: Michael J. Sandel
- Narrated by: Michael J. Sandel
- Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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The world-renowned philosopher and author of the best-selling Justice explores the central question of our time: What has become of the common good? Find out....
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Enlightening
- By Anonymous User on 09-18-20
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The True Believer
- Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements
- By: Eric Hoffer
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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A stevedore on the San Francisco docks in the 1940s, Eric Hoffer wrote philosophical treatises in his spare time while living in the railroad yards.
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Packed with wisdom
- By Jon on 12-06-23
By: Eric Hoffer
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Profit Over People
- Neoliberalism & Global Order
- By: Noam Chomsky
- Narrated by: Brian Jones
- Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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In Profit Over People, Chomsky reveals the roots of the present crisis, tracing the history of neoliberalism....
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Eye Opener
- By Anonymous User on 12-24-16
By: Noam Chomsky
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A Post-Truth World
- Politics, Polarization, and a Vision for Transcending the Chaos
- By: Ken Wilber
- Narrated by: Christopher Ragland
- Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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A piercing examination of our current social and political situation through the lens of Integral Theory—by the framework’s founder, cutting-edge philosopher Ken Wilber.
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"Culture wars" = solved! ...
- By Anonymous User on 07-31-24
By: Ken Wilber
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The Critique of Pure Reason
- By: Immanuel Kant
- Narrated by: Martin Wilson
- Length: 22 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Published in 1797, the Critique of Pure Reason is considered to be one of the foremost philosophical works ever written....
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Excellent book, Wrong medium
- By Anonymous User on 01-15-19
By: Immanuel Kant
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How Will Capitalism End?
- Essays on a Failing System
- By: Wolfgang Streeck
- Narrated by: David Skulski
- Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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After years of ill health, capitalism is now in a critical condition. Growth has given way to stagnation; inequality is leading to instability; and confidence in the money economy has all but evaporated....
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Thorough but this is a bit dry
- By We on 08-16-22
By: Wolfgang Streeck
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Why Liberalism Failed
- By: Patrick J. Deneen
- Narrated by: Brian Holsopple
- Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Of the three dominant ideologies of the 20th century - fascism, communism, and liberalism - only the last remains....
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a fine idea stuffed in a dead horse and beat
- By Anonymous User on 09-26-18
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El Príncipe [The Prince]
- By: Nicolás Maquiavelo
- Narrated by: Aldo Lumbía, Leone Arias, Hugo Bazán
- Length: 2 hrs and 3 mins
- Abridged
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En esta obra Maquiavelo enumera las condiciones que han de caracterizar a un príncipe, entendida esta figura como la cabeza o jefe del Estado....
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¡Maravilloso narrador!
- By Anonymous User on 01-06-18
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Courting the Wild Twin
- By: Martin Shaw
- Narrated by: Martin Shaw
- Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Myth is our wild way of telling the truth, of sharing stories that have our living earth speaking through them. There is an old insistence that we each have a twin we know nothing about....
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Exquisite
- By Anonymous User on 08-23-20
By: Martin Shaw
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Down Girl
- The Logic of Misogyny
- By: Kate Manne
- Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Misogyny is a hot topic, yet it's often misunderstood. Who deserves to be called a misogynist? How does misogyny contrast with sexism, and why is it prone to persist even when sexist gender roles are waning? This book is an exploration of misogyny in public life and politics....
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Five Star Book w/bad Narration
- By Cherrybomb on 02-08-19
By: Kate Manne
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A Dying Colonialism
- By: Frantz Fanon
- Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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A Dying Colonialism is Frantz Fanon’s seminal work on anticolonialism and the fifth year of the Algerian Revolution....
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Review
- By Dorothy on 11-17-23
By: Frantz Fanon
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On Anarchism
- By: Noam Chomsky, Nathan Schneider - introduction
- Narrated by: Eric Jason Martin
- Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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In these essays, Chomsky redeems one of the most maligned ideologies, anarchism, and places it at the foundation of his political thinking....
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Hit and Miss
- By Jacob King on 06-18-14
By: Noam Chomsky, and others
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Hegel
- A Very Short Introduction
- By: Peter Singer
- Narrated by: Christine Williams
- Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Hegel is regarded as one of the most influential figures on modern political and intellectual development. After painting Hegel's life and times in broad strokes, Peter Singer goes on to tackle some of the more challenging aspects of Hegel's philosophy....
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Great introduction
- By I'm all ears on 02-17-22
By: Peter Singer
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How States Think
- The Rationality of Foreign Policy
- By: John J. Mearsheimer, Sebastian Rosato
- Narrated by: Mack Sanderson
- Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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To understand world politics, you need to understand how states think. Are states rational? Much of international relations theory assumes that they are. But many scholars believe that political leaders rarely act rationally....
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2hours of content crammed into 8 hours of listening
- By Anonymous User on 02-04-24
By: John J. Mearsheimer, and others
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The Communist Manifesto
- By: Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels
- Narrated by: Eric Johnson
- Length: 1 hr and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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"The Communist Manifesto," co-authored by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in 1848, is a profound critique of capitalism and a blueprint for a new social order, communism.
By: Karl Marx, and others
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The Road to Serfdom
- By: Friedrich A Hayek
- Narrated by: Graham Dunlop
- Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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A classic work in political philosophy, intellectual history and economics, The Road to Serfdom has inspired and infuriated politicians and scholars for half a century.
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On War
- By: Carl von Clausewitz
- Narrated by: Malk Williams
- Length: 32 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Carl von Clausewitz's On War is the most significant attempt in Western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy.
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The Prince
- Penguin Classics
- By: George Bull - translator, Niccolò Machiavelli
- Narrated by: Simon Callow
- Length: 3 hrs and 35 mins
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Niccolò Machiavelli's brutally uncompromising manual of statecraft, The Prince....
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Why I purchased this version
- By Anonymous User on 06-27-21
By: George Bull - translator, and others
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The Persuaders
- At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy
- By: Anand Giridharadas
- Narrated by: Anand Giridharadas
- Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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The lifeblood of any free society is persuasion: changing other people’s minds in order to change things. But America is suffering a crisis of faith in persuasion that is putting its democracy and the planet itself at risk....
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Everyone should read this book
- By bluephoenix515 on 11-24-22
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What We Owe Each Other
- A New Social Contract for a Better Society
- By: Minouche Shafik
- Narrated by: Minouche Shafik
- Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins
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This audiobook narrated by Minouche Shafik provides an urgent rethinking of how we can better support each other to thrive....
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Not the Good Place Book but worth listening to:
- By Anonymous User on 04-11-22
By: Minouche Shafik
New releases
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On War
- By: Carl von Clausewitz
- Narrated by: Malk Williams
- Length: 32 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Carl von Clausewitz's On War is the most significant attempt in Western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy. Since the work's first appearance in 1832, it has been enjoyed throughout the world, and has stimulated generations of soldiers, political leaders, and intellectuals.
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Mozi for Beginners
- Foundations of Mohism and Its Legacy
- By: Jessica Lee
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Step Into the Mind of Ancient China’s Boldest Philosopher What if the key to solving today’s biggest challenges—inequality, conflict, and leadership—lay buried in the teachings of a man who lived over 2,000 years ago? Mozi for Beginners: Foundations of Mohism and Its Legacy introduces you to the revolutionary ideas of Mozi, the thinker who defied tradition, rejected privilege, and offered a bold vision of universal love and practical governance. Why This Book Matters to You In a time when society often feels divided, Mozi’s philosophy reminds us of the power of impartiality, ...
By: Jessica Lee
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The Communist Manifesto
- By: Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels
- Narrated by: Eric Johnson
- Length: 1 hr and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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"The Communist Manifesto," co-authored by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in 1848, is a profound critique of capitalism and a blueprint for a new social order, communism. It argues that the proletariat, or working class, will lead the revolution against the capitalist system's inherent class inequalities. Spanning four sections, the manifesto traces class struggles, critiques the bourgeoisie, reviews socialist and communist literature, and examines the position of communists relative to opposition parties.
By: Karl Marx, and others
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America’s Ethical Archetype
- Establishing the Psychology of Moral Authority and Correcting Our Country’s Broken Politics
- By: Damien Terrence Dubose
- Narrated by: Jordan Alekzander Moore
- Length: 13 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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In America’s Ethical Archetype, Damien Terrence Dubose uncovers the hidden psychological and philosophical dynamics driving today’s political dysfunction. By focusing on self-awareness, ethical grounding, and intellectual leadership, this book offers a path forward.
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Common Sense
- By: Thomas Paine
- Narrated by: Gary Middleton
- Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Experience one of the most influential political works in American history, Common Sense by Thomas Paine, now narrated by Gary Middleton. First published in 1776, this revolutionary pamphlet boldly called for American independence from British rule, igniting the flames of rebellion and inspiring a new nation to rise.
By: Thomas Paine
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We Live in a Theater of Lies
- Misinformation Divides Us–with Purpose. How to Protect Ourselves, & Why We Must
- By: Ted Griffith
- Narrated by: Ted Griffith
- Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Theater of Lies provides an in-depth examination of the lies, misinformation, and propaganda in our lives. For centuries, we’ve been persuaded to trust the lies told by our governments, businesses, and religions to manage how we think and act, to their benefit, not ours. Filled with real-life examples, Theater of Lies demonstrates the impact lies and misinformation have had through the centuries and today on topics including racism, gender debates, entrenched political divides, and the status of women.
By: Ted Griffith
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On War
- By: Carl von Clausewitz
- Narrated by: Malk Williams
- Length: 32 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Carl von Clausewitz's On War is the most significant attempt in Western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy. Since the work's first appearance in 1832, it has been enjoyed throughout the world, and has stimulated generations of soldiers, political leaders, and intellectuals.
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Mozi for Beginners
- Foundations of Mohism and Its Legacy
- By: Jessica Lee
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Step Into the Mind of Ancient China’s Boldest Philosopher What if the key to solving today’s biggest challenges—inequality, conflict, and leadership—lay buried in the teachings of a man who lived over 2,000 years ago? Mozi for Beginners: Foundations of Mohism and Its Legacy introduces you to the revolutionary ideas of Mozi, the thinker who defied tradition, rejected privilege, and offered a bold vision of universal love and practical governance. Why This Book Matters to You In a time when society often feels divided, Mozi’s philosophy reminds us of the power of impartiality, ...
By: Jessica Lee
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The Communist Manifesto
- By: Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels
- Narrated by: Eric Johnson
- Length: 1 hr and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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"The Communist Manifesto," co-authored by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in 1848, is a profound critique of capitalism and a blueprint for a new social order, communism. It argues that the proletariat, or working class, will lead the revolution against the capitalist system's inherent class inequalities. Spanning four sections, the manifesto traces class struggles, critiques the bourgeoisie, reviews socialist and communist literature, and examines the position of communists relative to opposition parties.
By: Karl Marx, and others
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America’s Ethical Archetype
- Establishing the Psychology of Moral Authority and Correcting Our Country’s Broken Politics
- By: Damien Terrence Dubose
- Narrated by: Jordan Alekzander Moore
- Length: 13 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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In America’s Ethical Archetype, Damien Terrence Dubose uncovers the hidden psychological and philosophical dynamics driving today’s political dysfunction. By focusing on self-awareness, ethical grounding, and intellectual leadership, this book offers a path forward.
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Common Sense
- By: Thomas Paine
- Narrated by: Gary Middleton
- Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Experience one of the most influential political works in American history, Common Sense by Thomas Paine, now narrated by Gary Middleton. First published in 1776, this revolutionary pamphlet boldly called for American independence from British rule, igniting the flames of rebellion and inspiring a new nation to rise.
By: Thomas Paine
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We Live in a Theater of Lies
- Misinformation Divides Us–with Purpose. How to Protect Ourselves, & Why We Must
- By: Ted Griffith
- Narrated by: Ted Griffith
- Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Theater of Lies provides an in-depth examination of the lies, misinformation, and propaganda in our lives. For centuries, we’ve been persuaded to trust the lies told by our governments, businesses, and religions to manage how we think and act, to their benefit, not ours. Filled with real-life examples, Theater of Lies demonstrates the impact lies and misinformation have had through the centuries and today on topics including racism, gender debates, entrenched political divides, and the status of women.
By: Ted Griffith