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The Skeptic's Guide to American History
- De: Mark A. Stoler, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Mark A. Stoler
- Duración: 12 h y 1 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 5,067
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 4,454
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 4,410
To take a skeptical approach to American history is not to dabble in imaginative conspiracy theories; rather, it's to reframe your understanding of this great nation's past and actually strengthen your appreciation for what makes American history such a fascinating chapter in the larger story of Western civilization. And in this bold 24-lecture series, you can do just that.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Skeptical but Not Cynical
- De Ark1836 en 11-20-15
- The Skeptic's Guide to American History
- De: Mark A. Stoler, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Mark A. Stoler
Realities Beyond the Myths
Revisado: 11-29-18
Excellent reflections and analyses on the myths of American history. I recommend this philosophically and historically astute lecture series.
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An American Tragedy
- De: Theodore Dreiser
- Narrado por: Dan John Miller
- Duración: 34 h y 12 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 895
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 791
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 795
An American Tragedy is the story of Clyde Griffiths, who spends his life in the desperate pursuit of success. On a deeper, more profound level, it is the masterful portrayal of the society whose values both shape Clyde's ambitions and seal his fate; it is an unsurpassed depiction of the harsh realities of American life and of the dark side of the American dream.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Funny in Perspective
- De Michael en 11-23-14
- An American Tragedy
- De: Theodore Dreiser
- Narrado por: Dan John Miller
Great performance to a very good story.
Revisado: 11-21-18
Tragic story. I should have figured with the title as it was that this book would be depressing. You feel for Clyde...and his seeming powerlessness against the tides of his life. Dreiser is an excellent conveyor of tragedy: of winding us up and letting us down... pulling the heart strings and making it hurt and bleed. He strives for what all authors would strive for. I recommend this book and this version to all looking forward to a gripping tragedy of epic proportions.
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Plato, Socrates, and the Dialogues
- De: Michael Sugrue, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Michael Sugrue
- Duración: 12 h y 2 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 867
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 754
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 742
These 16 lectures bring the Socratic quest for truth alive and explore ideas that are as vital today as they were 25 centuries ago. Ideas about truth, justice, love, beauty, courage, and wisdom that can change lives and reveal the world in new ways. Here, you'll delve into the inner structure, action, and meaning of 17 of Plato's greatest dialogues, making these lectures an indispensable companion for anyone interested in philosophy in general or Platonic thought in particular.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Easily the best audiobook in my collection
- De ADRIAN en 02-03-14
- Plato, Socrates, and the Dialogues
- De: Michael Sugrue, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Michael Sugrue
Unique and Convincing take on Socrates and Plato
Revisado: 10-26-18
Plato is seen as transition from myth to philosophy rather than beginning of philosophy. To dialogues are also seen as summit of right art. The lectures posit Plato and his works as narratives if aporia more than guides for settled doctrine. I highly recommend this series.
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The Modern Political Tradition: Hobbes to Habermas
- De: Lawrence Cahoone, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Lawrence Cahoone
- Duración: 18 h y 24 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 788
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 676
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 661
Without even realizing it, we all use the fruits of political philosophy. From liberty to democracy to community, the terms and concepts originated by political philosophers are ingrained in our global consciousness. Yet many of us have an incomplete picture of how these ideas developed and, quite possibly, a skewed perception of their intentions and implications. This highly relevant course sheds light on the labyrinth of Western political and social theory, as well as its influence on modern history.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Political philosophy
- De Rachel Moyer en 07-08-18
An essential lecture serie for thinking people
Revisado: 10-24-18
Even more essential than an American Civics class, this lecture series should be studied by any concerned citizen of any nation and anyone concerned with the "ideal", " practical" or good society. I highly recommend it. My only wish is that it would have had 45 minute lectures (and thus another 9+ hours). It was too short!
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Religions of the Axial Age: An Approach to the World's Religions
- De: Mark W. Muesse, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Mark W. Muesse
- Duración: 12 h y 30 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 152
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 133
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 133
These 24 extraordinary lectures offer you the rare opportunity to relate your own spiritual questions to a variety of ancient quests for meaning and transcendence. Professor Muesse looks at the historical conditions in which the world religions arose and explores how they answered shared metaphysical and human dilemmas.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Misstiteled but good
- De Son of Thor's whimper en 02-13-20
Great Lectures for the study/practice of religion
Revisado: 08-24-18
Very apt lectures. My only suggestion would be to include Western Axial religion (i.e. Greeks and Israelites) to get a fuller grasp of that age and influence.
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Confucius, Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad
- De: Mark W. Muesse, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Mark W. Muesse
- Duración: 18 h y 56 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,879
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,638
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,632
No understanding of human life, individual or collective, could be complete without factoring in the role and contribution of these history-shaping teachers. Now, this 36-lecture series takes you deep into the life stories and legacies of these four iconic figures, revealing the core teachings, and thoughts of each, and shedding light on the historical processes that underlie their phenomenal, enduring impact.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Audible at its best
- De cliff en 08-14-13
- Confucius, Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad
- De: Mark W. Muesse, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Mark W. Muesse
Informative, Inspired, and above all, Important
Revisado: 07-29-18
My title is an apt review in itself. The speaker does a good job of conveying the material in simple and manageable ways and also delivers it with some passion and style. While some facts or opinions of his may be speculative or controversial, he acknowledges this and carries himself with an air of humility. I recommend this for academic, and, more importantly, for personal- inspirational interest.
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