Discourse on Metaphysics

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
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Embark on a journey through the intricate landscape of metaphysics, where the exploration of existence and reality takes center stage. This podcast invites you to engage with profound philosophical inquiries that examine the nature of being, the divine, and the interplay between mind and matter. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, presenting a rotating collection of works that delve into foundational themes such as causality, the essence of substances, and the moral dimensions of free will. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that challenge conventional thought and encourage introspection. As you listen, you'll uncover diverse perspectives that illuminate the complexities of metaphysical discourse and enrich your understanding of the universe. Discover a new book with every episode, and let the dialogue on existence and knowledge transform your view of reality. This show includes AI-generated content.

  1. Aug 26

    Common Sense, How to Exercise It-Yoritomo Tashi

    This is a relatively short treatise by the highly influential and admired philosopher and polymath Leibniz. It presents his views on metaphysics including the role of God in providing universal optimisation and order, along with the role and definition of individual substances including spirits, and the relation of the soul to the material body. He relates his views to those of foregoing scholastic philosophers and to Plato himself. There is discussion of free will and sin vis-a-vis God's omniscience. In a reference to laws of physics he is critical of Descartes. He discusses the importance of final causes and efficient causes in regard to mechanics. He also discusses the nature and origin of knowledge. He concludes by asserting the place of Christ in promulgating the city of God and the monarchy of heaven. (Summary by Peter Tucker) This episode includes AI-generated content.

  2. Aug 25

    Cosmos A Sketch of a Physical Description of The Universe Introduction-Alexander von Humboldt

    This is a relatively short treatise by the highly influential and admired philosopher and polymath Leibniz. It presents his views on metaphysics including the role of God in providing universal optimisation and order, along with the role and definition of individual substances including spirits, and the relation of the soul to the material body. He relates his views to those of foregoing scholastic philosophers and to Plato himself. There is discussion of free will and sin vis-a-vis God's omniscience. In a reference to laws of physics he is critical of Descartes. He discusses the importance of final causes and efficient causes in regard to mechanics. He also discusses the nature and origin of knowledge. He concludes by asserting the place of Christ in promulgating the city of God and the monarchy of heaven. (Summary by Peter Tucker) This episode includes AI-generated content.

  3. Aug 24

    Madman His Parables And Poems and The Forerunner His Parables And Poems-Kahlil Gibran

    This is a relatively short treatise by the highly influential and admired philosopher and polymath Leibniz. It presents his views on metaphysics including the role of God in providing universal optimisation and order, along with the role and definition of individual substances including spirits, and the relation of the soul to the material body. He relates his views to those of foregoing scholastic philosophers and to Plato himself. There is discussion of free will and sin vis-a-vis God's omniscience. In a reference to laws of physics he is critical of Descartes. He discusses the importance of final causes and efficient causes in regard to mechanics. He also discusses the nature and origin of knowledge. He concludes by asserting the place of Christ in promulgating the city of God and the monarchy of heaven. (Summary by Peter Tucker) This episode includes AI-generated content.

  4. Aug 23

    Psychology of Peoples Its Influence on Their Evolution-Gustave Le Bon

    This is a relatively short treatise by the highly influential and admired philosopher and polymath Leibniz. It presents his views on metaphysics including the role of God in providing universal optimisation and order, along with the role and definition of individual substances including spirits, and the relation of the soul to the material body. He relates his views to those of foregoing scholastic philosophers and to Plato himself. There is discussion of free will and sin vis-a-vis God's omniscience. In a reference to laws of physics he is critical of Descartes. He discusses the importance of final causes and efficient causes in regard to mechanics. He also discusses the nature and origin of knowledge. He concludes by asserting the place of Christ in promulgating the city of God and the monarchy of heaven. (Summary by Peter Tucker) This episode includes AI-generated content.

  5. Aug 22

    Early Church Collection Volume 3-Various

    This is a relatively short treatise by the highly influential and admired philosopher and polymath Leibniz. It presents his views on metaphysics including the role of God in providing universal optimisation and order, along with the role and definition of individual substances including spirits, and the relation of the soul to the material body. He relates his views to those of foregoing scholastic philosophers and to Plato himself. There is discussion of free will and sin vis-a-vis God's omniscience. In a reference to laws of physics he is critical of Descartes. He discusses the importance of final causes and efficient causes in regard to mechanics. He also discusses the nature and origin of knowledge. He concludes by asserting the place of Christ in promulgating the city of God and the monarchy of heaven. (Summary by Peter Tucker) This episode includes AI-generated content.

  6. Aug 21

    Phaedo-Plato (Πλάτων)

    This is a relatively short treatise by the highly influential and admired philosopher and polymath Leibniz. It presents his views on metaphysics including the role of God in providing universal optimisation and order, along with the role and definition of individual substances including spirits, and the relation of the soul to the material body. He relates his views to those of foregoing scholastic philosophers and to Plato himself. There is discussion of free will and sin vis-a-vis God's omniscience. In a reference to laws of physics he is critical of Descartes. He discusses the importance of final causes and efficient causes in regard to mechanics. He also discusses the nature and origin of knowledge. He concludes by asserting the place of Christ in promulgating the city of God and the monarchy of heaven. (Summary by Peter Tucker) This episode includes AI-generated content.

  7. Aug 20

    Svetasvatara Upanishad-Unknown

    This is a relatively short treatise by the highly influential and admired philosopher and polymath Leibniz. It presents his views on metaphysics including the role of God in providing universal optimisation and order, along with the role and definition of individual substances including spirits, and the relation of the soul to the material body. He relates his views to those of foregoing scholastic philosophers and to Plato himself. There is discussion of free will and sin vis-a-vis God's omniscience. In a reference to laws of physics he is critical of Descartes. He discusses the importance of final causes and efficient causes in regard to mechanics. He also discusses the nature and origin of knowledge. He concludes by asserting the place of Christ in promulgating the city of God and the monarchy of heaven. (Summary by Peter Tucker) This episode includes AI-generated content.

  8. Aug 19

    Superstition of Divorce-G. K. Chesterton

    This is a relatively short treatise by the highly influential and admired philosopher and polymath Leibniz. It presents his views on metaphysics including the role of God in providing universal optimisation and order, along with the role and definition of individual substances including spirits, and the relation of the soul to the material body. He relates his views to those of foregoing scholastic philosophers and to Plato himself. There is discussion of free will and sin vis-a-vis God's omniscience. In a reference to laws of physics he is critical of Descartes. He discusses the importance of final causes and efficient causes in regard to mechanics. He also discusses the nature and origin of knowledge. He concludes by asserting the place of Christ in promulgating the city of God and the monarchy of heaven. (Summary by Peter Tucker) This episode includes AI-generated content.

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Embark on a journey through the intricate landscape of metaphysics, where the exploration of existence and reality takes center stage. This podcast invites you to engage with profound philosophical inquiries that examine the nature of being, the divine, and the interplay between mind and matter. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, presenting a rotating collection of works that delve into foundational themes such as causality, the essence of substances, and the moral dimensions of free will. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that challenge conventional thought and encourage introspection. As you listen, you'll uncover diverse perspectives that illuminate the complexities of metaphysical discourse and enrich your understanding of the universe. Discover a new book with every episode, and let the dialogue on existence and knowledge transform your view of reality. This show includes AI-generated content.

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  • Creator
    Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Philosophy Genre
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    Discourse on Metaphysics