On the Ends of Good and Evil


Read by Geoffrey Edwards

(3.7 stars; 46 reviews)

On the Ends of Good and Evil is a profound exploration of philosophical thought, where Cicero delves into the nature of the good life through the lens of various schools of thought, including Skepticism, Epicureanism, Stoicism, Peripateticism, and Academic philosophy. This work invites listeners to engage with the fundamental questions of ethics and morality that have shaped human understanding for centuries.

Set against the backdrop of ancient Rome, Cicero's dialogues present a rich tapestry of ideas, contrasting differing perspectives on what constitutes true happiness and virtue. Through reasoned argument and eloquent prose, he challenges the listener to reflect on their own beliefs about good and evil.

As a key text in the canon of Western philosophy, this audiobook not only serves as an introduction to Cicero's thought but also as a timeless discussion that resonates with contemporary ethical dilemmas. Join Geoffrey Edwards as he brings Cicero's insights to life, making complex ideas accessible and engaging for modern audiences.

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01 - Book I Chapters I-X (Text 1) 37:03 Read by Geoffrey Edwards
02 - Book I Chapters XI-XXI (Text 41) 34:50 Read by Geoffrey Edwards
03 - Book II Chapters I-XI (Text 79) 42:50 Read by Geoffrey Edwards
04 - Book II Chapters XII-XXII (Text 123) 42:10 Read by Geoffrey Edwards
05 - Book II Chapters XXIII-XXXV (Text 165) 48:17 Read by Geoffrey Edwards
06 - Book III Chapters I-X (Text 217) 38:24 Read by Geoffrey Edwards
07 - Book III Chapters XI-XXII (Text 255) 43:57 Read by Geoffrey Edwards
08 - Book IV Chapters I-XV (Text 301) 46:38 Read by Geoffrey Edwards
09 - Book IV Chapters XVI-XXVIII (Text 347) 40:53 Read by Geoffrey Edwards
10 - Book V Chapters I-XI (Text 391) 38:18 Read by Geoffrey Edwards
11 - Book V Chapters XII-XX (Text 429) 28:24 Read by Geoffrey Edwards
12 - Book V Chapters XXI-XXXII (Text 459) 43:51 Read by Geoffrey Edwards

Reviews

Staccato reading, but grateful


(3.5 stars)

thanks for reading this text! it was not an easy listen both due to the content as due to the monotone reading. The Latin pronunciation was good, as far as I could tell. I'm glad you took the time to read it.

classic of liberal thought


(4.5 stars)

How refreshing to see a conversation among people in disagreement proceed in both good manners and good humor. Cicero points out the validity and inconsistency in the philosophical currents of his time, models which continue to influence ethics and worldviews to the present. These ancient dialectics are hard to follow, both in print and by audio. I appreciate the measured and carefully articulated effort by the reader to account for the lengthy sentences and their subclauses. Material like this might be more clearly presented if each character were voiced differently. My take away is that Cicero points to the problem of pain and its connection to goods and evils and to one's state of happiness, which none of the systems can quite account for to his satisfaction.

cannot listen to this reader


(1 star)

please get another reader for these texts. this guy keeps pausing in mid sentence.

the voice


(0.5 stars)

the voice of the reader is so bad with the pronouncing and translating. The person that is reading this keeps pausing and then continuing then pausing and then continuing so on and so on

the readers voice is the worst


(1 star)