Ancient
Lesser Hippias
Read by Kevin Johnson
Plato
This work may not be by Plato, or his entirely, but Jowett has offered his sublime translation, and seems to lean towards including it in th…
Lysis
Read by Geoffrey Edwards
Plato
Lysis (Λύσις) discusses friendship and love between the good and bad. (Summary by Geoffrey Edwards)
Mundaka Upanishad
Read by Jothi Tharavant
Unknowntranslated Byf. Max Müller, Translated Byf. Max Müller and Unknowntranslated By F. Max Müller
The word Upanishad (upa-ni-shad) consists of, "Upa" means "near;" "ni" means "down;" "shad"…
Isha Upanishad
Read by Jothi Tharavant
Unknowntranslated Byf. Max Müller, Translated Byf. Max Müller and Unknowntranslated By F. Max Müller
The word Upanishad (upa-ni-shad) consists of, "Upa" means "near;" "ni" means "down;" "shad"…
Philebus
Read by Geoffrey Edwards
Plato
Philebus (ΦΙΛΗΒΟΣ) discusses pleasure, wisdom, soul and God. (Summary by Geoffrey Edwards)
Euthydemus
Read by Geoffrey Edwards
Plato
Euthydemus (Εὐθύδημος) and Dionysodorus the sophists discuss the meaning of words with Socrates. (Summary by Geoffrey Edwards)
Katha Upanishad
Read by Jothi Tharavant
Unknowntranslated Byf. Max Müller, Translated Byf. Max Müller and Unknowntranslated By F. Max Müller
The word Upanishad (upa-ni-shad) consists of, "Upa" means "near;" "ni" means "down;" "shad"…
Eryxias
Read by Geoffrey Edwards
Plato
Eryxias (ΕΡΥΞΙΑΣ) may not have been written by Plato (ΠΛΑΤΩΝ). The dialogue discusses whether wealth has value and what the aim of philosoph…
Kena Upanishad
Read by Jothi Tharavant
Unknowntranslated Byf. Max Müller, Translated Byf. Max Müller and Unknowntranslated By F. Max Müller
The word Upanishad (upa-ni-shad) consists of, "Upa" means "near;" "ni" means "down;" "shad"…
Maitrayana Upanishad
Read by Jothi Tharavant
Unknowntranslated Byf. Max Müller, Translated Byf. Max Müller and Unknowntranslated By F. Max Müller
The word Upanishad (upa-ni-shad) consists of, "Upa" means "near;" "ni" means "down;" "shad"…
The Life of Apollonius of Tyana
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Flavius Philostratus
Apollonius of Tyana (ca. 40-120 AD) was a Greek Pythagorean philosopher and teacher. He hailed from the town of Tyana in the Roman province …
Beacon Lights of History, Vol 1: The Old Pagan Civilizations
Read by KHand
John Lord
The first of 14 volumes, this book discusses ancient civilization looking primarily at religion and philosophy. Summary by KHand
Svetasvatara Upanishad
Read by Jothi Tharavant
Unknowntranslated Byf. Max Müller, Translated Byf. Max Müller and Unknowntranslated By F. Max Müller
The word Upanishad (upa-ni-shad) consists of, "Upa" means "near;" "ni" means "down;" "shad"…
Kaushitaki Upanishad
Read by Jothi Tharavant
Unknowntranslated Byf. Max Müller, Translated Byf. Max Müller and Unknowntranslated By F. Max Müller
The word Upanishad (upa-ni-shad) consists of, "Upa" means "near;" "ni" means "down;" "shad"…
Taittriyaka Upanishad
Read by Jothi Tharavant
Unknowntranslated Byf. Max Müller, Translated Byf. Max Müller and Unknowntranslated By F. Max Müller
The word Upanishad (upa-ni-shad) consists of, "Upa" means "near;" "ni" means "down;" "shad"…
Aitreya-Aranyaka Upanishad
Read by Jothi Tharavant
Unknowntranslated Byf. Max Müller, Translated Byf. Max Müller and Unknowntranslated By F. Max Müller
The word Upanishad (upa-ni-shad) consists of, "Upa" means "near;" "ni" means "down;" "shad"…
The Lives of the Ancient Philosophers
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François Fénelon
François Fénelon became a priest in 1675, Archbishop of Paris in 1679, was spiritual advisor to Madame Guyon, and was appointe…
Enneads
Read by Geoffrey Edwards
Plotinus and Porphyry
The six Enneads (ΕΝΝΕΑΔΕΣ) are the collected writings of the Neoplatonic philosopher Plotinus (ΠΛΩΤΙΝΟΣ) arranged by his student Porphyry (Π…
Laches
Read by Geoffrey Edwards
Plato
Laches (Λάχης) discusses examples of courage including weapons masters, soldiers who stand firm in battle, ferocious animals and the wise pe…
The Story of Aristotle's Philosophy
Read by Pamela Nagami
Will Durant
This 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 …