Philosophers in Biography & Memoir Audiobooks

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Keep Moving

And Other Tips and Truths about Aging

by Dick Van Dyke, Todd Gold ...

Narrated by Dick Van Dyke ...

Unabridged

5 hours 20 min

In this entertaining and inspirational memoir, Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke shares his secret to staying resilient in old age.Beloved Hollywood icon Dick Van Dyke will celebrate his ninetieth birthday in December 2015. He’s an established legend, having starred in Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and The Dick Van Dyke Show. And yet he’s still keeping himself busy, entertaining America on ... Read more

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In this entertaining and inspirational memoir, Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke shares his secret to staying resilient in old age.Beloved Hollywood icon Dick Van Dyke will celebrate his ninetieth birthday in December 2015. He’s an established legend, having starred in Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and The Dick Van Dyke Show. And yet he’s still keeping himself busy, entertaining America on
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Old Path White Clouds

Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha

by Thich Nhat Hanh ...

Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini ...

Unabridged

16 hours 40 min

Old Path White Clouds presents the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha. Drawn directly from twenty-four Pali, Sanskrit, and Chinese sources, and retold by Thich Nhat Hanh in his inimitably beautiful style, this book traces the Buddha’s life slowly and gently over the course of eighty years, partly through the eyes of Svasti, the buffalo boy, and partly through the eyes of the Buddha himself. Old ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

Old Path White Clouds presents the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha. Drawn directly from twenty-four Pali, Sanskrit, and Chinese sources, and retold by Thich Nhat Hanh in his inimitably beautiful style, this book traces the Buddha’s life slowly and gently over the course of eighty years, partly through the eyes of Svasti, the buffalo boy, and partly through the eyes of the Buddha himself. Old
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Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance®

by Peter Flannery, Robert M. Pirsig ...

Narrated by James Purefoy, Full Cast ...

Unabridged

1 hour 40 min

An odyssey into life’s challenging questions during an unforgettable summer motorcycle tripAcclaimed as one of the most exciting books in the history of American letters, Robert M. Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance became an instant bestseller upon its publication in 1974. A powerful examination of how we live, as well as a breath-taking meditation on how to live better, it tells ... Read more

$25.99 CAD

An odyssey into life’s challenging questions during an unforgettable summer motorcycle tripAcclaimed as one of the most exciting books in the history of American letters, Robert M. Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance became an instant bestseller upon its publication in 1974. A powerful examination of how we live, as well as a breath-taking meditation on how to live better, it tells
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Eclectic

A Journey of Collection in Space, Time and Spirit

by Kurt Albert John Matthia ...

Narrated by Kurt Albert John Matthia ...

Unabridged

17 hours 56 min

Eclectic is autobiographical and intended to turn the reader from an intuitively causal view (today’s predominantly naturalistic view) of their personal journey through the Cosmos to seeing the journey rather as counter-intuitively being a teleological journey. Eclectic emerges from a diffuse, seemingly causal beginning. The book seemingly has no hope of a destination until it finds a spine ... Read more

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Eclectic is autobiographical and intended to turn the reader from an intuitively causal view (today’s predominantly naturalistic view) of their personal journey through the Cosmos to seeing the journey rather as counter-intuitively being a teleological journey. Eclectic emerges from a diffuse, seemingly causal beginning. The book seemingly has no hope of a destination until it finds a spine
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Doors of Perception, The

by Aldous Huxley ...

Narrated by Aedemon Maure ...

Unabridged

3 hours 7 min

"A genuine spiritual quest. . . . Extraordinary." — New York TimesAmong the most profound and influential explorations of mind-expanding psychedelic drugs ever written, a complete classic book—The Doors of Perception —in which Aldous Huxley, author of Brave New World, reveals the mind's remote frontiers and the unmapped areas of human consciousness.The Doors of Perception by Huxley blends Eastern ... Read more

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"A genuine spiritual quest. . . . Extraordinary." — New York TimesAmong the most profound and influential explorations of mind-expanding psychedelic drugs ever written, a complete classic book—The Doors of Perception —in which Aldous Huxley, author of Brave New World, reveals the mind's remote frontiers and the unmapped areas of human consciousness.The Doors of Perception by Huxley blends Eastern
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En finir avec toutes les addictions

Les 5 piliers de la Méthode ADIOS - Activation de l'Inconscient Orientée vers la Solution

by Sarah Nacass ...

Unabridged

9 hours 12 min

En finir avec toutes les addictions (l’alcool, le tabac, les drogues, les dépendances affectives, les addictions sexuelles, la boulimie, le sucre, les jeux d'argent, les techno-addiction aux écrans etc...) en remontant aux sources du problème grâce aux cinq piliers de la méthode ADIOS : c’est ce que vous allez découvrir dans cet ouvrage novateur et surtout comment obtenir un changement rapide et ... Read more

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En finir avec toutes les addictions (l’alcool, le tabac, les drogues, les dépendances affectives, les addictions sexuelles, la boulimie, le sucre, les jeux d'argent, les techno-addiction aux écrans etc...) en remontant aux sources du problème grâce aux cinq piliers de la méthode ADIOS : c’est ce que vous allez découvrir dans cet ouvrage novateur et surtout comment obtenir un changement rapide et
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In Arthur's Nature

The Novel of a Philosopher Pushed to the Edge and the Woman He Pushed over It

by J.T. Frederick ...

Narrated by Matt ...

Unabridged

10 hours 10 min

In 1831, philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer pushed his neighbour down the stairs of their Frankfurt residence. Inspired by this true event and his actual writings, the novel reimagines the life of the fractured thinker as it blurs the boundaries between Arthur's theoretical beliefs and his physical existence.Caroline Marquet, a talented painter, has endured her own dark past, but her future is about ... Read more

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In 1831, philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer pushed his neighbour down the stairs of their Frankfurt residence. Inspired by this true event and his actual writings, the novel reimagines the life of the fractured thinker as it blurs the boundaries between Arthur's theoretical beliefs and his physical existence.Caroline Marquet, a talented painter, has endured her own dark past, but her future is about
... Read more
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The Philosophy of Thomas Aquinas

by Peter Kreeft ...

Narrated by Peter Kreeft ...

Unabridged

7 hours 36 min

An enthusiastic admirer of the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas, professor and philosopher Peter Kreeft details the rational thought and precise literary talent that established Aquinas as the foremost thinker of his time-and as the most important philosopher for the almost two thousand years between Aristotle and Descartes. A landmark of philosophical achievement, Aquinas's Summa Theologica has given ... Read more

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An enthusiastic admirer of the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas, professor and philosopher Peter Kreeft details the rational thought and precise literary talent that established Aquinas as the foremost thinker of his time-and as the most important philosopher for the almost two thousand years between Aristotle and Descartes. A landmark of philosophical achievement, Aquinas's Summa Theologica has given
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Meditations

by Marcus Aurelius ...

Narrated by James Harrison ...

Abridged

6 hours 11 min

Dive deep into the timeless wisdom of ancient Rome with "Meditations of Marcus Aurelius," an audiobook expertly narrated by James Harrison. Experience the profound thoughts and reflections of one of history's greatest philosophers and Roman Emperors, Marcus Aurelius. This audiobook captures the essence of his philosophical musings, offering listeners insights into Stoic philosophy, personal growth ... Read more

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Dive deep into the timeless wisdom of ancient Rome with "Meditations of Marcus Aurelius," an audiobook expertly narrated by James Harrison. Experience the profound thoughts and reflections of one of history's greatest philosophers and Roman Emperors, Marcus Aurelius. This audiobook captures the essence of his philosophical musings, offering listeners insights into Stoic philosophy, personal growth
... Read more
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Kierkegaard: Audio Lectures

13 Lessons on His Life, Thought, and Writings

by Stephen Backhouse ...

Narrated by Stephen Backhouse ...

Series series Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures
Unabridged

3 hours 20 min

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Kierkegaard: Audio Lectures includes high-quality live recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points from each subject as well as relevant material from other sources.Gain a new understanding of Kierkegaard's ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Kierkegaard: Audio Lectures includes high-quality live recordings of college-level lectures that cover the important points from each subject as well as relevant material from other sources.Gain a new understanding of Kierkegaard's
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Nietzsche

A Very Short Introduction

by Michael Tanner ...

Unabridged

3 hours 35 min

With his well-known idiosyncrasies and aphoristic style, Friedrich Nietzsche is always bracing and provocative, and temptingly easy to dip into. Michael Tanner's introduction to the philosopher's life and work examines the numerous ambiguities inherent in his writings and explodes many of the misconceptions that have grown in the hundred years since Nietzsche wrote "do not, above all, confound me ... Read more

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With his well-known idiosyncrasies and aphoristic style, Friedrich Nietzsche is always bracing and provocative, and temptingly easy to dip into. Michael Tanner's introduction to the philosopher's life and work examines the numerous ambiguities inherent in his writings and explodes many of the misconceptions that have grown in the hundred years since Nietzsche wrote "do not, above all, confound me
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Hannah Arendt

A Life in Dark Times

by Anne C. Heller ...

Narrated by Tavia Gilbert ...

Unabridged

4 hours 11 min

The acclaimed biographer presents “a perceptive life of the controversial political philosopher” and author of Eichmann in Jerusalem (Kirkus Reviews).Hannah Arendt was a polarizing cultural theorist—extolled by her peers as a visionary and berated by her critics as a poseur and a fraud. Born in Prussia to assimilated Jewish parents, she escaped from Hitler’s Germany in 1933. Arendt is now best ... Read more

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The acclaimed biographer presents “a perceptive life of the controversial political philosopher” and author of Eichmann in Jerusalem (Kirkus Reviews).Hannah Arendt was a polarizing cultural theorist—extolled by her peers as a visionary and berated by her critics as a poseur and a fraud. Born in Prussia to assimilated Jewish parents, she escaped from Hitler’s Germany in 1933. Arendt is now best
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Marcus Aurelius

The Stoic Emperor

by Donald J. Robertson ...

Narrated by Donald J. Robertson ...

Unabridged

6 hours 34 min

Experience the world of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and the tremendous challenges he faced and overcame with the help of Stoic philosophyThis novel biography brings Marcus Aurelius (121–180 CE) to life for a new generation of readers by exploring the emperor’s fascinating psychological journey. Donald J. Robertson examines Marcus’s relationships with key figures in his life, such as his mother, ... Read more

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Experience the world of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and the tremendous challenges he faced and overcame with the help of Stoic philosophyThis novel biography brings Marcus Aurelius (121–180 CE) to life for a new generation of readers by exploring the emperor’s fascinating psychological journey. Donald J. Robertson examines Marcus’s relationships with key figures in his life, such as his mother,
... Read more
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George Orwell’s Philosophy

by Introbooks Team ...

Narrated by Tracy Tupman ...

Unabridged

44 min

Eric Arthur Blair alias George Orwell was born on 25th June 1903 and died on 2t1 January 1950 was an English writer and essayist, critic, and journalist. His work is characterized by a concise writing, sharp social critique, and resistance to totalitarianism and vocal support for democratic socialism.Orwell had created literary analysis and poetry, polemical journalism, and fiction as a writer; ... Read more

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Eric Arthur Blair alias George Orwell was born on 25th June 1903 and died on 2t1 January 1950 was an English writer and essayist, critic, and journalist. His work is characterized by a concise writing, sharp social critique, and resistance to totalitarianism and vocal support for democratic socialism.Orwell had created literary analysis and poetry, polemical journalism, and fiction as a writer;
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Записки из Тюрьмы

by Бехруз Бучани, Бехруз Бучани ...

Narrated by Станислав Иванов ...

Series series Портрет Эпохи
Unabridged

13 hours 40 min

В 2013 году курдско-иранский журналист Бехруз Бучани бежал из родной страны в поисках мира и безопасности. Однако Австралия - страна свободы, куда он так стремился, - обратилась для него тюрьмой. Почти семь лет Бехруза Бучани незаконно удерживали на острове Манус. Результат этого заключения - книга перед вами. В виде сотен текстовых сообщений, набранных на телефоне, рукопись пересекла множество ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

В 2013 году курдско-иранский журналист Бехруз Бучани бежал из родной страны в поисках мира и безопасности. Однако Австралия - страна свободы, куда он так стремился, - обратилась для него тюрьмой. Почти семь лет Бехруза Бучани незаконно удерживали на острове Манус. Результат этого заключения - книга перед вами. В виде сотен текстовых сообщений, набранных на телефоне, рукопись пересекла множество
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Simply Sartre

by David Detmer ...

Narrated by Angus Freathy ...

Unabridged

5 hours 50 min

Born in Paris, Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980) was largely raised by his mother and his maternal grandparents after his father died when he was two. He attended the renowned École Normale Supérieure, where he studied psychology, philosophy, ethics, sociology, and physics. In 1929, he met Simone de Beauvoir, who went on to become a celebrated feminist writer and philosopher, with whom he had a ... Read more

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Born in Paris, Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980) was largely raised by his mother and his maternal grandparents after his father died when he was two. He attended the renowned École Normale Supérieure, where he studied psychology, philosophy, ethics, sociology, and physics. In 1929, he met Simone de Beauvoir, who went on to become a celebrated feminist writer and philosopher, with whom he had a
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Des Dieux au-dessus des Dieux, L’instinct d’évolution et ses dérives

by Eric Giegelmann ...

Narrated by Voix Numérique Fabien G ...

Series Audiobook 10 - Sciences, philosophie et réflexion
Unabridged

2 hours 35 min

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Et si Dieu n’était pas l’ultime sommet, mais seulement une étape ?Depuis l’aube de l’humanité, nous avons projeté nos peurs, nos espoirs et nos rêves sur des figures divines. Mais que se cache-t-il derrière ces représentations ? Des civilisations disparues, des visiteurs venus d’ailleurs, des lois cosmiques supérieures, ou bien notre propre ... Read more

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Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Et si Dieu n’était pas l’ultime sommet, mais seulement une étape ?Depuis l’aube de l’humanité, nous avons projeté nos peurs, nos espoirs et nos rêves sur des figures divines. Mais que se cache-t-il derrière ces représentations ? Des civilisations disparues, des visiteurs venus d’ailleurs, des lois cosmiques supérieures, ou bien notre propre
... Read more
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La Folle Journée du Professeur Kant

by Jean Paul Mongin, Joyvox ...

Narrated by Maureen Dor ...

Unabridged

25 min

Que puis-je connaître ? Que dois-je faire ? Que m'est-il permis d'espérer ? À Königsberg, le sévère professeur Kant répondit à ces questions, et à quelques autres, au cours d'une journée si folle qu'il devait en manquer sa promenade... ... Read more

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Que puis-je connaître ? Que dois-je faire ? Que m'est-il permis d'espérer ? À Königsberg, le sévère professeur Kant répondit à ces questions, et à quelques autres, au cours d'une journée si folle qu'il devait en manquer sa promenade...
... Read more
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Spinoza in 90 Minutes

by Paul Strathern ...

Narrated by Simon Vance ...

Series Audiobook 0 - The Philosophers in 90 Minutes Series
Unabridged

1 hour 13 min

Spinoza’s brilliant metaphysical system was derived neither from reality nor experience. Starting from basic assumptions, with a series of geometric proofs he built a universe which was also God—one and the same thing, the classic example of pantheism. Although his system seems an oddity today, Spinoza’s conclusions are deeply in accord with modern thought, from science (the holistic ethics of ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

Spinoza’s brilliant metaphysical system was derived neither from reality nor experience. Starting from basic assumptions, with a series of geometric proofs he built a universe which was also God—one and the same thing, the classic example of pantheism. Although his system seems an oddity today, Spinoza’s conclusions are deeply in accord with modern thought, from science (the holistic ethics of
... Read more
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Fin des fuites, commencements

Inspiré d'un voyage en Sibérie

by Mathieu Lamour ...

Unabridged

1 hour 35 min

Journal de bord d’un voyage en Sibérie, au fil de l’histoire, cette écriture est devenue une bouée de sauvetage qui a permis à l’auteur de tenir bon. Comme les buts de son périple, cette démarche innocente s’est révélée être le témoignage d’une autre période fondatrice de ses premières années. Extrait d’un parcours initiatique très personnel, un miroir de plus dans la mer. ... Read more

$31.00 CAD

Journal de bord d’un voyage en Sibérie, au fil de l’histoire, cette écriture est devenue une bouée de sauvetage qui a permis à l’auteur de tenir bon. Comme les buts de son périple, cette démarche innocente s’est révélée être le témoignage d’une autre période fondatrice de ses premières années. Extrait d’un parcours initiatique très personnel, un miroir de plus dans la mer.
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Theodor Adorno

A Very Short Introduction

by Andrew Bowie ...

Narrated by Peter Noble ...

Unabridged

4 hours 28 min

T. W. Adorno (1903-1969) was a German philosopher and social and cultural theorist. His work has come to be seen as increasingly relevant to understanding the pathologies of contemporary society evident in today's climate emergency, the financial crash, the reappearance of fascism in many countries, and the growing instability of the world order.This Very Short Introduction covers Adorno's work ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

T. W. Adorno (1903-1969) was a German philosopher and social and cultural theorist. His work has come to be seen as increasingly relevant to understanding the pathologies of contemporary society evident in today's climate emergency, the financial crash, the reappearance of fascism in many countries, and the growing instability of the world order.This Very Short Introduction covers Adorno's work
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KNOW ABOUT "THOMAS AQUINAS"

A PROMINENT PHILOSOPHER AND THEOLOGIAN OF THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD.

by Saurabh Singh Chauhan ...

Narrated by Saurabh Singh Chauhan ...

Unabridged

1 hour 51 min

This is small copy of introduction of the book: Welcome to the captivating journey into the life and wisdom of one of history's most illustrious minds, Thomas Aquinas. In this captivating exploration, we will delve into the life, thoughts, and enduring legacy of a man who left an indelible mark on the worlds of philosophy and theology. With simplicity as our guiding principle, we will unravel the ... Read more

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This is small copy of introduction of the book: Welcome to the captivating journey into the life and wisdom of one of history's most illustrious minds, Thomas Aquinas. In this captivating exploration, we will delve into the life, thoughts, and enduring legacy of a man who left an indelible mark on the worlds of philosophy and theology. With simplicity as our guiding principle, we will unravel the
... Read more
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Rashtriya Punarutthan, Swami Vivekanandanche Swapna Ani Sanghkarya राष्ट्रीय पुनरुत्थान, स्वामी विवेकानंदांचे स्वप्न आणि संघकार्य

by Pramod Dorle ...

Narrated by Manjusha Gaidhani ...

Unabridged

11 hours 39 min

Swami Vivekananda initiated the spiritual reign of the 'Parliament of Religions' in Chicago in 1893. He passionately advocated the legacy of the great task of manifesting 'Manus' that he had presented, and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) accepted this legacy. The book clearly outlines the authentic efforts of the RSS in building a 'Capable India,' characterized by devotion to the deity of ... Read more

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Swami Vivekananda initiated the spiritual reign of the 'Parliament of Religions' in Chicago in 1893. He passionately advocated the legacy of the great task of manifesting 'Manus' that he had presented, and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) accepted this legacy. The book clearly outlines the authentic efforts of the RSS in building a 'Capable India,' characterized by devotion to the deity of
... Read more
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Hegelian Dialectic

by Introbooks Team ...

Narrated by Tracy Tupman ...

Unabridged

41 min

Dialectic is a method of discussion between two arguments in an effort to finding a better truth and throughout histories, various philosophers have come up with their own logic of dialectic. Hegelian dialectic was born during the modern philosophy time, adopting Plato’s dialectic with Hegel’s own touch to it. Hegelian dialectic unites two different determinations into one, creating a meaning that ... Read more

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Dialectic is a method of discussion between two arguments in an effort to finding a better truth and throughout histories, various philosophers have come up with their own logic of dialectic. Hegelian dialectic was born during the modern philosophy time, adopting Plato’s dialectic with Hegel’s own touch to it. Hegelian dialectic unites two different determinations into one, creating a meaning that
... Read more

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