https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/story-of-aristotle-s-philosophy--6993372enBooksCopyright Ancient Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4db810fe1176c95189dba5ac7763d5e7.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/story-of-aristotle-s-philosophy--6993372Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:14:17 +0000Will DurantAncient Genrespreaker37@podcastlibrary.orgThis little Blue Book No. 39, by Will Durant, deals with Aristotle (384-322 B.C.E.), a Macedonian pupil of Plato, who became the teacher of Prince Alexander. While his pupil went off to conquer the world, Aristotle returned to Athens and founded his...false1488948c-a5cf-56d9-9068-00a16e84c676episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cosmos-a-sketch-of-a-physical-description-of-the-universe-introduction-alexander-von-humboldt--74855456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74855456Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:01:24 +0000Will Durant"Cosmos: A Sketch of a Physical Description of The Universe" by Alexander von Humboldt is a pioneering work that explores the intricate connections between nature, science, and humanity. Through its rich descriptions and profound insights, Humboldt...9611falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/studies-in-pessimism-arthur-schopenhauer--74971661https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74971661Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:01:06 +0000Will Durant"Studies in Pessimism" by Arthur Schopenhauer delves into the profound and often bleak perspectives on human existence and the nature of suffering. 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This address not only...4951falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bismarck-georges-lacour-gayet--74828979https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74828979Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:01:49 +0000Will Durant"Bismarck-Georges Lacour-Gayet" delves into the life and legacy of Otto von Bismarck, the influential statesman who played a pivotal role in shaping modern Germany. This audiobook offers listeners a profound understanding of Bismarck's political...26456falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/theologico-political-treatise-benedict-de-spinoza--74446692https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74446692Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:05:36 +0000Will DurantBenedict de Spinoza's "Theologico-Political Treatise" delves into the intricate relationship between religion and politics, challenging the established norms of his time. This seminal work argues for the separation of church and state, advocating for...35966falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-chinese-marriage-mae-franking-katherine-anne-porter--74393373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74393373Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:11 +0000Will Durant"My Chinese Marriage" by Mae Franking, with contributions from Katherine Anne Porter, delves into the complexities of cross-cultural relationships and the intricate dynamics of marriage. This thought-provoking narrative explores themes of identity,...12194falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-generation-and-corruption-aristotle--74312788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74312788Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:32 +0000Will Durant"On Generation and Corruption" by Aristotle delves into the fundamental principles of change and permanence in the natural world, exploring how substances come into being and eventually decay. 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This exploration...22530falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/essay-concerning-human-understanding-book-iii-john-locke--73716400https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73716400Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:02:31 +0000Will DurantJohn Locke's "Essay Concerning Human Understanding Book III" delves into the nature of human knowledge and understanding, exploring how we acquire ideas and the limits of our comprehension. This work is essential for anyone interested in the...22814falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voltaire-and-the-french-enlightenment-will-durant--73696979https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73696979Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:02:41 +0000Will Durant"Voltaire and the French Enlightenment" by Will Durant delves into the profound impact of Voltaire's ideas during a pivotal era in history. This exploration highlights Voltaire's role in shaping the principles of reason, tolerance, and individual...8264falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/memoirs-of-a-revolutionist-vol-1-peter-kropotkin--73675999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73675999Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:02:52 +0000Will Durant"Memoirs of a Revolutionist, Vol. 1" by Peter Kropotkin offers a profound insight into the life and thoughts of one of the most influential anarchist theorists of the 19th century. Kropotkin reflects on his experiences and the revolutionary ideas that...27102falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/birth-of-tragedy-or-hellenism-and-pessimism-version-2-friedrich-nietzsche--73653151https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73653151Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:03:01 +0000Will Durant"Birth of Tragedy; or, Hellenism and Pessimism" by Friedrich Nietzsche explores the interplay between the Apollonian and Dionysian elements of art and culture, examining how these forces shape human experience and understanding. Nietzsche delves into...28332falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/convivio-dante-alighieri--73627877https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73627877Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:28:42 +0000Will Durant"Convivio" by Dante Alighieri is a profound exploration of philosophical thought, weaving together themes of knowledge, virtue, and the human experience. This work delves into the nature of wisdom and the importance of understanding oneself and the...33333falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/little-journeys-to-the-homes-of-american-statesmen-elbert-hubbard--73590766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73590766Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:00:03 +0000Will Durant"Little Journeys to the Homes of American Statesmen" by Elbert Hubbard invites listeners into the lives and legacies of influential American leaders. This collection of essays offers a glimpse into the personal spaces and philosophies of statesmen who...25231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/old-new-zealand-being-incidents-of-native-customs-and-character-in-the-old-times-frederick-edward-maning--73558969https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73558969Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:24:56 +0000Will Durant"Old New Zealand" by Frederick Edward Maning offers a vivid exploration of the customs and character of the Māori people during a time of significant cultural transition. Through personal anecdotes and observations, the author captures the essence of...21343falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/story-of-aristotle-s-philosophy-will-durant--73276755https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73276755Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:00:48 +0000Will Durant"Story of Aristotle's Philosophy" by Will Durant delves into the profound ideas and teachings of one of history's most influential philosophers, Aristotle. 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