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Phaedrus by PLATOJoin Now to Follow
<p><i>“For there is no light of justice or temperance, or any of the higher ideas which are precious to souls, in the earthly copies of them: they are seen through a glass, dimly…”</i><br><br>Socrates and his earnest friend Phaedrus, enjoying the Athenian equivalent of a lunchtime stroll in the park, exchange views on love and on the power of words, spoken and written.<br><br>Phaedrus is the most enchanting of Plato’s Erotic dialogues (capitalised in honour of the god). The barefoot philosopher urges an eager young acquaintance – who has allowed his lover’s oratorical skills to impress him overmuch – to re-examine the text of Lysias’s speech in the light of his own exalted (and Platonic) vision of Love. <br><br>Not long ago this early example of literary dismantling was itself deconstructed by a contemporary sage - Jacques Derrida. <br><br>The present reader tries to present Socrates as he conceivably was: the chortling, pot-bellied ex-soldier, a flirtatious yet charismatic talker with a serious passion for Truth. (Introduction by Martin Geeson)</p>
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Librivox: Introduction to Metaphysics, An by Bergson, HenriJoin Now to Follow
An Introduction to Metaphysics (Introduction a la Metaphysique) is a 1903 essay by Henri Bergson that explores the concept of reality. For Bergson, reality occurs not in a series of discrete states but as a process similar to that described by the Greek philosopher Heraclitus. Reality is fluid and cannot be completely understood through reductionistic analysis, which he said "implies that we go around an object", gaining knowledge from various perspectives which are relative. Instead, reality can be grasped absolutely only through intuition, which Bergson expressed as "entering into" the object. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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Taming of the Shrew, The by SHAKESPEARE, WilliamJoin Now to Follow
The Taming of the Shrew is one of Shakespeare's earliest comedies, and was inspired by classical Roman comedy and the Italian commedia dell'arte. Baptista Minola, a rich gentleman of Padua, has two daughters: Katherina, renowned for her sharp tongue, and Bianca, who is sought after by multiple suitors. Baptista decides that Bianca cannot marry until her elder sister finds a husband. Enter Petruchio, who has come to "wive it wealthily in Padua," and who is convinced by Bianca's suitors to woo Katherina. The play ultimately poses the question of who is the bigger shrew: Kate or Petruchio. The subplot involves the subterfuge employed by Lucentio to woo the lovely Bianca. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)<br><br><strong>Cast:</strong><br><p>Lord: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3433">Bob Sherman</a><br>Christopher Sly: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2911">David Lawrence</a><br>Hostess, Widow: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3588">Neeru Iyer</a><br>Page: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3536">Arielle Lipshaw</a><br>Players, Tranio, Nicholas: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1259">Elizabeth Klett</a><br>First Huntsman, Peter: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3370">Glenn Simonsen</a><br>Servant, Haberdasher, Nathaniel: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1066">Laurie Anne Walden</a><br>Baptista Minola: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2825">Ernst Pattynama</a><br>Vincentio: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/204">Mark F. Smith</a><br>Lucentio: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1492">mb</a><br>Petruchio: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3657">Bellona Times</a><br>Gremio: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/5385">Rat King</a><br>Hortensio: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3994">Miriam Esther Goldman</a><br>Biondello: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1782">Matthew Ward</a><br>Grumio: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/26">Denny Sayers</a><br>Curtis: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3960">MGVestal</a><br>Pedant: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3893">Tom Hackett</a><br>Katherina: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/28">Kristin Hughes</a><br>Bianca: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/5269">Musicalheart1</a><br>Tailor, Second Servant: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4396">Michael Wolf</a><br>Second Huntsman: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4462">Katalina Watt</a><br>First Servant: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4063">Abigail Bartels</a><br>Third Servant: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3389">von</a><br>Joseph: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2422">redaer</a><br>Philip: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3615">Lucy Perry</a><br>Narrator: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4174">Availle</a><br><br><strong>Audio edited by:</strong> Elizabeth Klett and Arielle Lipshaw<br></p>
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Short Science Fiction Collection 043 by VARIOUSJoin Now to Follow
Science Fiction is speculative literature that generally explores the consequences of ideas which are roughly consistent with nature and scientific method, but are not facts of the author’s contemporary world. The stories often represent philosophical thought experiments presented in entertaining ways. Protagonists typically “think” rather than “shoot” their way out of problems, but the definition is flexible because there are no limits on an author’s imagination. The reader-selected stories presented here were written prior to 1962 and became US public domain texts when their copyrights expired. (Summary by Gregg Margarite)
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The Green Living GuyJoin Now to Follow
Seth Leitman aka The Green Living Guy is "a clean energy guru and electric car expert" who wants to help everyone turn Green more Black!
By GreenLivingGuy
Hooked On Wooden Boats Podcast | Celebrating the Art, Craft, History & Tradition of Wooden Vessels WorldwideJoin Now to Follow
GET IN THE WOODEN BOAT GAME with Dan Mattson on his weekly podcast exploring the world of wooden boats, wooden boat builders, instructors, enthusiasts, hobbyists, classic boats, tall ships, sail trainers, wooden boat festivals, maritime history, viking ships, and other fun stuff.
By Dan Mattson
Future EndeavorsJoin Now to Follow
Discussion in the World of Professional Wrestling & MMA
By FUTURE ENDEAVORS
Matt Dahl RadioJoin Now to Follow
Matt Dahl Radio airs live every Wednesday night at 7pm EST and will cover just anything that reeks of awesomeness. We talk all the hot issues in sports, with weekly regulars coming in to talk baseball, basketball, football and even the WWE. Hosted by none other than Matt Dahl. We are a voice for the fans and bring you plenty of reason, and we never mind being right.
By Matt Dahl
Timber Lake West Summer Video PodcastJoin Now to Follow
Video Clips from Timber Lake West, a premier 4-week, co-ed residential camp in New York's Catskill Mountains. Share in the excitement of fun camp activities, exciting sports events and lifelong friendships! For more information, please visit our website.
By Timber Lake West
Young Gun Conservative Radio NetworkJoin Now to Follow
A look at the world of politics and society in general from a no nonsense Young Gun Conservative.
By YoungGunConservative
