Philosophers in Biography & Memoir Audiobooks

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Simply Hegel

by Robert L. Wicks ...

Narrated by Angus Freathy ...

Series Audiobook 18 - Great Lives
Unabridged

3 hours 47 min

Born in Stuttgart, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831) attended the Gymnasium Illustre and, at the age of 18, entered the Tübingen Seminary, from which he received his theological certificate in 1793. His early writings, composed while he was serving as a family tutor in Bern and Frankfurt, dealt with religious subjects. From 1801 until his untimely death thirty years later, Hegel held ... Read more

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Born in Stuttgart, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831) attended the Gymnasium Illustre and, at the age of 18, entered the Tübingen Seminary, from which he received his theological certificate in 1793. His early writings, composed while he was serving as a family tutor in Bern and Frankfurt, dealt with religious subjects. From 1801 until his untimely death thirty years later, Hegel held
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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,
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Thomas More

A Life

by Joanne Paul ...

Narrated by Ben Miles ...

Unabridged

15 hours 19 min

The definitive biography of the man who dominated political and intellectual circles in England during the sixteenth century: Thomas More.Born into the era of the Wars of the Roses, educated during the European Renaissance, rising to become Chancellor of England, and ultimately destroyed by Henry VIII, Thomas More was one of the most famous—and notorious—figures in English history.Was he a saintly ... Read more

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The definitive biography of the man who dominated political and intellectual circles in England during the sixteenth century: Thomas More.Born into the era of the Wars of the Roses, educated during the European Renaissance, rising to become Chancellor of England, and ultimately destroyed by Henry VIII, Thomas More was one of the most famous—and notorious—figures in English history.Was he a saintly
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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

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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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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

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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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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

$19.99 USD

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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Why We Drive

Toward a Philosophy of the Open Road

by Matthew B. Crawford ...

Narrated by Ron Butler ...

Unabridged

10 hours 23 min

A brilliant and defiant celebration of driving as a unique pathway of human freedom, by ""one of the most influential thinkers of our time"" (Sunday Times)""Why We Drive weaves philosophers, thinkers, and scientific research with shade-tree mechanics and racers to defend our right to independence, making the case that freedom of motion is essential to who we are as a species. ... We hope you'll ... Read more

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A brilliant and defiant celebration of driving as a unique pathway of human freedom, by ""one of the most influential thinkers of our time"" (Sunday Times)""Why We Drive weaves philosophers, thinkers, and scientific research with shade-tree mechanics and racers to defend our right to independence, making the case that freedom of motion is essential to who we are as a species. ... We hope you'll
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Adam Smith

Father of Economics

by Jesse Norman ...

Narrated by Jesse Norman ...

Unabridged

13 hours 40 min

A dazzlingly original, "remarkable" account of the life and thought of legendary economist Adam Smith (Financial Times).Adam Smith (1723-1790) is now widely regarded as the greatest economist of all time. But what he really thought, and the implications of his ideas, remain fiercely contested. Was he an eloquent advocate of capitalism and individual freedom? A prime mover of "market fundamentalism ... Read more

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A dazzlingly original, "remarkable" account of the life and thought of legendary economist Adam Smith (Financial Times).Adam Smith (1723-1790) is now widely regarded as the greatest economist of all time. But what he really thought, and the implications of his ideas, remain fiercely contested. Was he an eloquent advocate of capitalism and individual freedom? A prime mover of "market fundamentalism
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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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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

$23.99 USD

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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A World We Share

Hannah Arendt and the Power of Friendship in a Broken World

by Roger Berkowitz ...

Narrated by Laura Jennings ...

Unabridged

4 hours 56 min

A bold rethinking of politics through Hannah Arendt's life and thought, arguing that friendship―not truth―is the fragile but necessary foundation of democratic lifeA World We Share sounds the warning that politics cannot be saved by truth alone. Against a tradition that elevates truth above all else, Roger Berkowitz draws on the life and thought of Hannah Arendt to argue that a politics governed ... Read more

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A bold rethinking of politics through Hannah Arendt's life and thought, arguing that friendship―not truth―is the fragile but necessary foundation of democratic lifeA World We Share sounds the warning that politics cannot be saved by truth alone. Against a tradition that elevates truth above all else, Roger Berkowitz draws on the life and thought of Hannah Arendt to argue that a politics governed
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Simply Nietzsche

by Peter Kail ...

Narrated by Victoria Meakin ...

Series Audiobook 16 - Great Lives
Unabridged

4 hours 40 min

Born and raised in a small town in Prussia, Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (1844-1900) began his career in philology (the study of language), and served as a professor at the University of Basel. In 1879, he was forced to leave due to health issues, which afflicted him throughout his life. Supported by his university pension and aided by friends, he spent the next decade as an independent author, ... Read more

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Born and raised in a small town in Prussia, Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (1844-1900) began his career in philology (the study of language), and served as a professor at the University of Basel. In 1879, he was forced to leave due to health issues, which afflicted him throughout his life. Supported by his university pension and aided by friends, he spent the next decade as an independent author,
... Read more
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Think Least of Death

Spinoza on How to Live and How to Die

by Steven Nadler ...

Narrated by Christopher Douyard ...

Unabridged

6 hours 11 min

In 1656, after being excommunicated from Amsterdam's Portuguese-Jewish community for "abominable heresies" and "monstrous deeds," the young Baruch Spinoza abandoned his family's import business to dedicate his life to philosophy. He quickly became notorious across Europe for his views on God, the Bible, and miracles, as well as for his uncompromising defense of free thought. Yet the radicalism of ... Read more

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In 1656, after being excommunicated from Amsterdam's Portuguese-Jewish community for "abominable heresies" and "monstrous deeds," the young Baruch Spinoza abandoned his family's import business to dedicate his life to philosophy. He quickly became notorious across Europe for his views on God, the Bible, and miracles, as well as for his uncompromising defense of free thought. Yet the radicalism of
... Read more
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Montaigne

by Stefan Zweig ...

Narrated by Tyler Boss ...

Unabridged

2 hours 52 min

"The others form the human being, I depict him; and here I present an individual who is quite poorly formed and whom I would certainly make largely differently if I had to reshape him. But now that's the way he is." This phrase from the famous essays of Michel de Montaigne outlines the character of the author and his work. Montaigne wrote his essays not from a position of certainty but an from ... Read more

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"The others form the human being, I depict him; and here I present an individual who is quite poorly formed and whom I would certainly make largely differently if I had to reshape him. But now that's the way he is." This phrase from the famous essays of Michel de Montaigne outlines the character of the author and his work. Montaigne wrote his essays not from a position of certainty but an from
... Read more
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The Polymath

A Cultural History from Leonardo da Vinci to Susan Sontag

by Peter Burke ...

Narrated by Nigel Patterson ...

Unabridged

11 hours 48 min

The first history of the western polymath, from the fifteenth century to the present dayFrom Leonardo Da Vinci to John Dee and Comenius, from George Eliot to Oliver Sacks and Susan Sontag, polymaths have moved the frontiers of knowledge in countless ways. But history can be unkind to scholars with such encyclopaedic interests. All too often these individuals are remembered for just one part of ... Read more

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The first history of the western polymath, from the fifteenth century to the present dayFrom Leonardo Da Vinci to John Dee and Comenius, from George Eliot to Oliver Sacks and Susan Sontag, polymaths have moved the frontiers of knowledge in countless ways. But history can be unkind to scholars with such encyclopaedic interests. All too often these individuals are remembered for just one part of
... Read more
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Maimonides and St. Thomas Aquinas: The Lives and Works of the Middle Ages’ Most Influential Religious Philosophers

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Colin Fluxman ...

Unabridged

2 hours 10 min

Moses Ben Maimon, frequently called Maimonides, was a medieval philosopher who revolutionized thinking about ethics, reason, and the Jewish Torah through his emphasis on reason and evidence. His works were broadly accepted by the Sephardi Jewish community and spread across the medieval world, reaching the Jewish populations as far as Yemen, and though he lived in the 12th century, Maimonides ... Read more

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Moses Ben Maimon, frequently called Maimonides, was a medieval philosopher who revolutionized thinking about ethics, reason, and the Jewish Torah through his emphasis on reason and evidence. His works were broadly accepted by the Sephardi Jewish community and spread across the medieval world, reaching the Jewish populations as far as Yemen, and though he lived in the 12th century, Maimonides
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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

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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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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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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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Dnyantapasvi

by Niranjan Sinhendra Ghate ...

Narrated by Gauri Mahajan ...

Unabridged

2 hours 5 min

भारताच्या विज्ञानेइतिहासात ज्याचं नाव मोठ्या दिमाखाने शास्त्रज्ञांच्या रांगेत झळकतं ते म्हणजे डॉक्टर होमी भाभा . त्यांनी केवळ संशोधन केला असते तर ते शास्रज्ञपदाला पोहोचलेच असते पण त्यांचं मोठेपण असं कि त्यांना भारतात देखील शास्त्रज्ञ निर्माण करायचे होते त्यासाठी अनेक संस्था उभारल्या . आगामी काळाची चाहूल घेत संशोधनाच्या नव्या पायवाटा चोखल्या. भाभांना भारताच्या अनु ऊर्जा विषयक धोरणाचे शिल्पकार मानले ... Read more

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भारताच्या विज्ञानेइतिहासात ज्याचं नाव मोठ्या दिमाखाने शास्त्रज्ञांच्या रांगेत झळकतं ते म्हणजे डॉक्टर होमी भाभा . त्यांनी केवळ संशोधन केला असते तर ते शास्रज्ञपदाला पोहोचलेच असते पण त्यांचं मोठेपण असं कि त्यांना भारतात देखील शास्त्रज्ञ निर्माण करायचे होते त्यासाठी अनेक संस्था उभारल्या . आगामी काळाची चाहूल घेत संशोधनाच्या नव्या पायवाटा चोखल्या. भाभांना भारताच्या अनु ऊर्जा विषयक धोरणाचे शिल्पकार मानले
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Stories from Paolino's Tapes

Private Recordings 1984-1993

by Paul Feyerabend ...

Narrated by Paul Feyerabend ...

Unabridged

1 hour 7 min

"All the material is excerpted from personal tapes Paul sent to me. It was never meant to be edited or listened to by anyone else. I agree with releasing it for this edition as I believe Paul tells marvelous tales, which can be enjoyed by more people than I alone. He conveys beautifully his love of opera, theatre, cinema and the respect, compassion, admiration and sense of wonder he felt for many ... Read more

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"All the material is excerpted from personal tapes Paul sent to me. It was never meant to be edited or listened to by anyone else. I agree with releasing it for this edition as I believe Paul tells marvelous tales, which can be enjoyed by more people than I alone. He conveys beautifully his love of opera, theatre, cinema and the respect, compassion, admiration and sense of wonder he felt for many
... Read more
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Stephen Hawking's Theories on Universe

by IntroBooks ...

Narrated by IntroBooks ...

Unabridged

29 min

More than a few greatest hits of the physicists right from the singularities of the gravitational collapses, to the revolutionary quantum theory related to gravity, were astounding accomplishments of a sole man, who is renowned to the entire world today, as Stephen Hawking. That was not alone, though. There is much more to know about his spectacular findings about the cosmos. ... Read more

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More than a few greatest hits of the physicists right from the singularities of the gravitational collapses, to the revolutionary quantum theory related to gravity, were astounding accomplishments of a sole man, who is renowned to the entire world today, as Stephen Hawking. That was not alone, though. There is much more to know about his spectacular findings about the cosmos.
... Read more

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