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The Spell of the Sensuous

Perception and Language in a More-Than-Human World

by David Abram ...

Narrated by Sean Runnette ...

Unabridged

12 hours 4 min

For a thousand generations, human beings viewed themselves as part of the wider community of nature, and they carried on active relationships not only with other people but with other animals, plants, and natural objects (including mountains, rivers, winds, and weather patterns) that we have only lately come to think of as "inanimate." How, then, did humans come to sever their ancient reciprocity ... Read more

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For a thousand generations, human beings viewed themselves as part of the wider community of nature, and they carried on active relationships not only with other people but with other animals, plants, and natural objects (including mountains, rivers, winds, and weather patterns) that we have only lately come to think of as "inanimate." How, then, did humans come to sever their ancient reciprocity
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On Writing and Failure

Or, the Peculiar Perseverance Required to Endure the Life of a Writer

by Stephen Marche ...

Narrated by Stephen Marche ...

Unabridged

1 hour 55 min

Writing is, and always will be, an act defined by failure. The best plan is to just get used to it.Failure is a topic discussed in every creative writing department in the world, but this is the book every beginning writer should have on their shelf to prepare them. Less a guide to writing and more a guide to what you need to continue existing as a writer, On Writing and Failure: Or, On the ... Read more

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Writing is, and always will be, an act defined by failure. The best plan is to just get used to it.Failure is a topic discussed in every creative writing department in the world, but this is the book every beginning writer should have on their shelf to prepare them. Less a guide to writing and more a guide to what you need to continue existing as a writer, On Writing and Failure: Or, On the
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Contraduction

by Dan Barker ...

Narrated by Dan Barker ...

Unabridged

3 hours 24 min

In a quiet and unassuming way, Contraduction is utterly brilliant. Every page has a thought so deep and unexpected that it stops you in your tracks, as you not only realize, “That’s a different, really interesting way to think about the world, exactly the opposite of how I normally view things” but also, “And it is absolutely equally valid (and enriching) to adopt this opposite way of thinking.” I ... Read more

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In a quiet and unassuming way, Contraduction is utterly brilliant. Every page has a thought so deep and unexpected that it stops you in your tracks, as you not only realize, “That’s a different, really interesting way to think about the world, exactly the opposite of how I normally view things” but also, “And it is absolutely equally valid (and enriching) to adopt this opposite way of thinking.” I
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Philosophie für Einsteiger | Erkenntnistheorie | Anthroposophie | Narzissmus verstehen. Das große 4 in 1 Buch!: Wie Sie das Geheimnis der Existenz und der Natur des Menschen leicht verstehen

by Jakob Schröter, Jakob Schröter ...

Narrated by Jacky Hoefflin ...

Unabridged

5 hours 2 min

PHILOSOPHIE FÜR EINSTEIGER Es stimmt, dass man sein Gehirn gebrauchen muss, und vielleicht übersteigt manches den normalen Menschenverstand, doch im Grunde bedeutet Philosophie nur, sich für den Menschen und die Welt zu interessieren. Das Bild, das man von alten griechischen Philosophen im Kopf hat, die mit ihren langen Gewändern in der Sonne Athens flanieren, während sie ihre Gedanken austauschen ... Read more

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PHILOSOPHIE FÜR EINSTEIGER Es stimmt, dass man sein Gehirn gebrauchen muss, und vielleicht übersteigt manches den normalen Menschenverstand, doch im Grunde bedeutet Philosophie nur, sich für den Menschen und die Welt zu interessieren. Das Bild, das man von alten griechischen Philosophen im Kopf hat, die mit ihren langen Gewändern in der Sonne Athens flanieren, während sie ihre Gedanken austauschen
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La resistència íntima

Assaig d'una filosofia de la proximitat

by Josep Maria Esquirol ...

Narrated by Roger Isasi-Isasmendi ...

Unabridged

5 hours 31 min

"La resistència íntima" és una reflexió atenta i profunda sobre la condició humana. L'autor ens mostra com la vertadera cura d'un mateix ofereix escalfor als que són a la vora, protegint-los i fent-los de guia en el camí. "Hem de considerar "resistència íntima" com el nom d'una "experiència", pròpia de la comarca de la "proximitat"; comarca que no és visita d'un dia, sinó estança habitual. Avui, ... Read more

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"La resistència íntima" és una reflexió atenta i profunda sobre la condició humana. L'autor ens mostra com la vertadera cura d'un mateix ofereix escalfor als que són a la vora, protegint-los i fent-los de guia en el camí. "Hem de considerar "resistència íntima" com el nom d'una "experiència", pròpia de la comarca de la "proximitat"; comarca que no és visita d'un dia, sinó estança habitual. Avui,
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Jewels From The Indra Net

by Terence Leggett ...

Narrated by Mark McBride ...

Unabridged

2 hours 38 min

These pieces on Eastern methods of inner training and realisation are not intended as theoretical instruction or entertainment. They all point to actual practice in life and hint at deeper practice.The title of the book Jewels from the Indra Net refers to the fabled net of the god Indra of which the strands have a jewel of truth at each junction. The jewels reflect each other so that each one has ... Read more

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These pieces on Eastern methods of inner training and realisation are not intended as theoretical instruction or entertainment. They all point to actual practice in life and hint at deeper practice.The title of the book Jewels from the Indra Net refers to the fabled net of the god Indra of which the strands have a jewel of truth at each junction. The jewels reflect each other so that each one has
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Mensch! Wer wir sind und was uns rettet

Sechs Vorträge von Christoph Quarch Livemitschnitte

by Christoph Quarch ...

Narrated by Christoph Quarch ...

Unabridged

7 hours 42 min

Sechs Vorträge von Dr. Christoph Quarch, die den Fragen nachgehen: Wer ist der Mensch? Was zeichnet ihn aus? Was unterscheidet ihn von Maschinen? Welche Qualitäten hat das Menschsein? Was rettet den Menschen? Was bleibt vom Menschen? 1. Vortrag: Erkenne dich selbst! Warum wir nicht umhinkönnen, uns ein Bild von uns zu machen Unsere Kultur beginnt mit einem Denkanstoß "Erkenne dich selbst". Seither ... Read more

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Sechs Vorträge von Dr. Christoph Quarch, die den Fragen nachgehen: Wer ist der Mensch? Was zeichnet ihn aus? Was unterscheidet ihn von Maschinen? Welche Qualitäten hat das Menschsein? Was rettet den Menschen? Was bleibt vom Menschen? 1. Vortrag: Erkenne dich selbst! Warum wir nicht umhinkönnen, uns ein Bild von uns zu machen Unsere Kultur beginnt mit einem Denkanstoß "Erkenne dich selbst". Seither
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Manav Dharma - Gujarati Audio Book

by Dada Bhagwan, Dada Bhagwan ...

Narrated by Dada Bhagwan ...

Unabridged

1 hour 7 min

Every human being is living a life, but how much humanity does he have? Birth, education, job, marriage, kids, family and at the end…death! Is this the standard cycle of life that has to be followed? What is the ultimate goal of such a life? Why do we take birth? What do we want? The human body that we have received... should do the duty of being humane. There should be humanity in life. But what ... Read more

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Every human being is living a life, but how much humanity does he have? Birth, education, job, marriage, kids, family and at the end…death! Is this the standard cycle of life that has to be followed? What is the ultimate goal of such a life? Why do we take birth? What do we want? The human body that we have received... should do the duty of being humane. There should be humanity in life. But what
... Read more
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Neurosultan Volume 3

Wounds to Ointment

by Abhijit Naskar ...

Narrated by Abhijit Naskar ...

Unabridged

39 min

Neurosultan Volume 3 is a selection of poetic excerpts from Abhijit Naskar's most soulful works, spoken in his own voice.Amor Apocalypse: Canım Sana İhtiyacım, 2022Yarasistan: My Wounds, My Crown, 2023Insan Himalayanoğlu: It's Time to Defect, 2023Visvavictor: Kanima Akiyor Kainat, 2023Aşk Mafia: Armor of The World, 2023Yaralardan Yangın Doğar: Explorers of Night are Emperors of ... ... Read more

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Neurosultan Volume 3 is a selection of poetic excerpts from Abhijit Naskar's most soulful works, spoken in his own voice.Amor Apocalypse: Canım Sana İhtiyacım, 2022Yarasistan: My Wounds, My Crown, 2023Insan Himalayanoğlu: It's Time to Defect, 2023Visvavictor: Kanima Akiyor Kainat, 2023Aşk Mafia: Armor of The World, 2023Yaralardan Yangın Doğar: Explorers of Night are Emperors of ...
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Humanist History Before Europe

by Chirag Patel & Rishabh Prasad ...

Narrated by Chirag Patel ...

Unabridged

2 hours 35 min

Follow our most evolved philosophy from its first civilisation through to its ‘birth’ in the Enlightenment and rebirth today as wellness and spiritualityHumanism is our oldest, most well developed spiritual philosophy. Follow humanism’s development from ancient Persia, through India, China, the medieval Middle East and finally into its ‘birth’ in the modern era as a post-enlightenment philosophy. ... Read more

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Follow our most evolved philosophy from its first civilisation through to its ‘birth’ in the Enlightenment and rebirth today as wellness and spiritualityHumanism is our oldest, most well developed spiritual philosophy. Follow humanism’s development from ancient Persia, through India, China, the medieval Middle East and finally into its ‘birth’ in the modern era as a post-enlightenment philosophy.
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CONFUCIUS, l'homme de bien

by Jean-Pierre Ludwig ...

Narrated by Virginie Durandet, François Tavares ...

Unabridged

2 hours 4 min

Confucius, philosophe chinois du 5ème siècle av. J.-C., reste étonnamment actuel. Redécouvert par la Chine communiste et prisé dans le domaine du management, son enseignement visait, à son époque, à réveiller les consciences corrompues. Ce qui le rend toujours pertinent aujourd’hui, c’est son humanisme profond et son approche antidogmatique. À une période où la quête du mieux vivre ensemble est ... Read more

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Confucius, philosophe chinois du 5ème siècle av. J.-C., reste étonnamment actuel. Redécouvert par la Chine communiste et prisé dans le domaine du management, son enseignement visait, à son époque, à réveiller les consciences corrompues. Ce qui le rend toujours pertinent aujourd’hui, c’est son humanisme profond et son approche antidogmatique. À une période où la quête du mieux vivre ensemble est
... Read more
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In Praise of Folly

by Desiderius Erasmus ...

Unabridged

4 hours 34 min

Welcome to the witty and incisive world of Desiderius Erasmus's *In Praise of Folly*, a brilliant satirical work that critiques the follies of humanity and the absurdities of societal norms. This groundbreaking text combines humor with profound insight, offering readers a compelling exploration of the human condition and the paradoxes of wisdom and foolishness.Narrated by Folly herself, the book ... Read more

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Welcome to the witty and incisive world of Desiderius Erasmus's *In Praise of Folly*, a brilliant satirical work that critiques the follies of humanity and the absurdities of societal norms. This groundbreaking text combines humor with profound insight, offering readers a compelling exploration of the human condition and the paradoxes of wisdom and foolishness.Narrated by Folly herself, the book
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Living With a Sustained Seriousness

Malibu 1970 - Small Group Discussion 1

by Jiddu Krishnamurti ...

Narrated by Jiddu Krishnamurti ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Malibu 1970 - Small Group Discussion
Unabridged

1 hour 29 min

Living with a sustained seriousness - 21 February 1970• What does it mean to be serious?• Becoming• Why do I compare myself with you or with somebody else?• Do I look at people through images? ... Read more

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Living with a sustained seriousness - 21 February 1970• What does it mean to be serious?• Becoming• Why do I compare myself with you or with somebody else?• Do I look at people through images?
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Genius of Being, The

Contemplating the Profound Intelligence of Existence

by Peter Ralston ...

Narrated by Toby Sheets ...

Unabridged

7 hours 7 min

Peter Ralston’s exceptionally lucid trilogy on the nature of human consciousness culminates here. In The Genius of Being Peter Ralston presents an audiobook of deep contemplations on the unseen elements that create our world. The first volume, The Book of Not Knowing, garnered much praise as a comprehensive exploration of the depths of self and consciousness. The second volume, Pursuing ... Read more

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Peter Ralston’s exceptionally lucid trilogy on the nature of human consciousness culminates here. In The Genius of Being Peter Ralston presents an audiobook of deep contemplations on the unseen elements that create our world. The first volume, The Book of Not Knowing, garnered much praise as a comprehensive exploration of the depths of self and consciousness. The second volume, Pursuing
... Read more
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Über die ästhetische Erziehung des Menschen

in einer Reihe von Briefen

by Friedrich Schiller ...

Narrated by Hans Jochim Schmidt ...

Unabridged

5 hours 16 min

In "Über die ästhetische Erziehung des Menschen in einer Reihe von Briefen" (1795) entwirft Friedrich Schiller eine seiner folgenreichsten Ideen: dass der Mensch nur durch die Schönheit zur wahren Freiheit gelange. Unter dem Eindruck der Französischen Revolution fragt Schiller, wie aus dem Menschen ein freies, sittliches Wesen werden kann — und findet die Antwort in der Kunst und im "Spieltrieb", ... Read more

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In "Über die ästhetische Erziehung des Menschen in einer Reihe von Briefen" (1795) entwirft Friedrich Schiller eine seiner folgenreichsten Ideen: dass der Mensch nur durch die Schönheit zur wahren Freiheit gelange. Unter dem Eindruck der Französischen Revolution fragt Schiller, wie aus dem Menschen ein freies, sittliches Wesen werden kann — und findet die Antwort in der Kunst und im "Spieltrieb",
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How is One to Be Aware?

Ojai 1949 - Public Talk 5

by Jiddu Krishnamurti ...

Narrated by Jiddu Krishnamurti ...

Series Audiobook 5 - Ojai 1949 - Public Talk
Unabridged

1 hour 4 min

How is one to be aware? - 30 July 1949• Does the understanding of ourselves demand a specialization? • What is it that we need capacity for?• How is one to be capable of meeting life as a whole?• How are we aware of something?• To understand relationship there must be an awareness which is not aggressively positive.• Q: All religions have insisted on some kind of self-discipline to moderate the ... Read more

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How is one to be aware? - 30 July 1949• Does the understanding of ourselves demand a specialization? • What is it that we need capacity for?• How is one to be capable of meeting life as a whole?• How are we aware of something?• To understand relationship there must be an awareness which is not aggressively positive.• Q: All religions have insisted on some kind of self-discipline to moderate the
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Twilight of the Idols, The

by Friedrich Nietzsche ...

Narrated by George Easton ...

Unabridged

6 hours 44 min

In this book, Nietzsche examines and critiques many of the prominent ideas and figures of his time, including morality, religion, and philosophy itself. Nietzsche argues that traditional moral concepts, such as good and evil, are based on outdated and irrational beliefs that hinder the individual's pursuit of a fulfilling life. He also criticizes Christianity and its values, claiming that they are ... Read more

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In this book, Nietzsche examines and critiques many of the prominent ideas and figures of his time, including morality, religion, and philosophy itself. Nietzsche argues that traditional moral concepts, such as good and evil, are based on outdated and irrational beliefs that hinder the individual's pursuit of a fulfilling life. He also criticizes Christianity and its values, claiming that they are
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Suada

Eine Geschichte von Feuer und Licht

by Heinz Jussen ...

Narrated by Heinz Jussen ...

Unabridged

2 hours 18 min

Am 25. Mai 1995 ereignete sich das Tuzla-Massaker während des Bosnienkrieges durch den Einschlag einer serbischen Artilleriegranate in der zur UN-Schutzzone erklärten Industriestadt Tuzla, im Nordosten von Bosnien und Herzegowina. Der Beschuss des Stadtteils Kapija war mit 71 Todesopfern und 173 Verletzten der opferreichste durch eine einzelne Granate verursachte Massenmord des Bosnienkrieges. ... Read more

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Am 25. Mai 1995 ereignete sich das Tuzla-Massaker während des Bosnienkrieges durch den Einschlag einer serbischen Artilleriegranate in der zur UN-Schutzzone erklärten Industriestadt Tuzla, im Nordosten von Bosnien und Herzegowina. Der Beschuss des Stadtteils Kapija war mit 71 Todesopfern und 173 Verletzten der opferreichste durch eine einzelne Granate verursachte Massenmord des Bosnienkrieges.
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Antidisestablishmentarianism

Disestablishing America's Established Religion

by Mary C. Findley, Michael J. Findley ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Matt G ...

Series Audiobook 0 - Serial Antidisestablishmentarianism
Unabridged

12 hours 26 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Can you handle the truth? You're about to learn that you've been taught a chain of lies stretching back thousands of years. Get ready to understand the truth about more than just history. This is the real story behind a philosophy that's supposed to solve all our problems and lead us to enlightenment. Listen to the very people so often quoted to prove ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Can you handle the truth? You're about to learn that you've been taught a chain of lies stretching back thousands of years. Get ready to understand the truth about more than just history. This is the real story behind a philosophy that's supposed to solve all our problems and lead us to enlightenment. Listen to the very people so often quoted to prove
... Read more
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A Meaning to Life

by Michael Ruse ...

Narrated by John Lee ...

Unabridged

5 hours 16 min

Does human life have any meaning? Does the question even make sense today? For centuries, the question of the meaning or purpose of human life was assumed by scholars and theologians to have a religious answer: life has meaning because humans were made in the image of a good god. In the 19th century, however, Charles Darwin's theory of evolution changed everything—and the human organism was seen ... Read more

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Does human life have any meaning? Does the question even make sense today? For centuries, the question of the meaning or purpose of human life was assumed by scholars and theologians to have a religious answer: life has meaning because humans were made in the image of a good god. In the 19th century, however, Charles Darwin's theory of evolution changed everything—and the human organism was seen
... Read more
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Nature

by Ralph Waldo Emerson ...

Unabridged

1 hour 15 min

"Nature" by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a timeless and captivating essay that celebrates the profound connections between humanity and the natural world. In this seminal work, Emerson contemplates the beauty and power of nature, encouraging readers to embrace a more profound and spiritual connection with the natural environment. Emerson begins by emphasizing the importance of immersing oneself in ... Read more

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"Nature" by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a timeless and captivating essay that celebrates the profound connections between humanity and the natural world. In this seminal work, Emerson contemplates the beauty and power of nature, encouraging readers to embrace a more profound and spiritual connection with the natural environment. Emerson begins by emphasizing the importance of immersing oneself in
... Read more
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action of Intelligence, The

Brockwood Park 1972 - Public Discussion 2

by Jiddu Krishnamurti ...

Narrated by Jiddu Krishnamurti ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Brockwood Park 1972 - Public Discussion
Unabridged

1 hour 38 min

The action of intelligence - 14 September 1972• Q: Why don’t we see the division between the observer and the observed?• How does the division come about which causes conflict and misery?• Are we aware that we are fragmented? Why does contradiction exist?• Can we have a mind that is not fragmented and contradictory?• Can the mind live without comparison?• The brain sees that nationalities and ... Read more

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The action of intelligence - 14 September 1972• Q: Why don’t we see the division between the observer and the observed?• How does the division come about which causes conflict and misery?• Are we aware that we are fragmented? Why does contradiction exist?• Can we have a mind that is not fragmented and contradictory?• Can the mind live without comparison?• The brain sees that nationalities and
... Read more
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Ending of Psychological Knowledge, The

Brockwood Park 1980 - Dialogue 9

by Jiddu Krishnamurti ...

Narrated by Jiddu Krishnamurti ...

Series Audiobook 9 - Brockwood Park 1980 - Dialogue
Unabridged

55 min

The roots of psychological conflict. 1 April 1980.Has humanity taken a wrong turn?What is the root of this tremendous inward conflict of humanity?When I am trying to become something, it is a constant battle.Can the brain itself see that it is caught in time and as long as it is moving in that direction conflict is eternal, endless?Can the mind realise, resolve a psychological problem immediately? ... Read more

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The roots of psychological conflict. 1 April 1980.Has humanity taken a wrong turn?What is the root of this tremendous inward conflict of humanity?When I am trying to become something, it is a constant battle.Can the brain itself see that it is caught in time and as long as it is moving in that direction conflict is eternal, endless?Can the mind realise, resolve a psychological problem immediately?
... Read more
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The Enigma of Reason

by Hugo Mercier, Dan Sperber ...

Narrated by Liam Gerrard ...

Unabridged

14 hours 56 min

Reason, we are told, is what makes us human, the source of our knowledge and wisdom. If reason is so useful, why didn't it also evolve in other animals? If reason is that reliable, why do we produce so much thoroughly reasoned nonsense? In their groundbreaking account of the evolution and workings of reason, Hugo Mercier and Dan Sperber set out to solve this double enigma. Reason, they argue with ... Read more

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Reason, we are told, is what makes us human, the source of our knowledge and wisdom. If reason is so useful, why didn't it also evolve in other animals? If reason is that reliable, why do we produce so much thoroughly reasoned nonsense? In their groundbreaking account of the evolution and workings of reason, Hugo Mercier and Dan Sperber set out to solve this double enigma. Reason, they argue with
... Read more

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