Book description
Imagine hearing Plato not as a dusty relic, but as your sharpest, most insightful friend tackling today's headlines. That's the electric experience of Angie Hobbs' audiobook, Why Plato Matters Now. Forget dusty textbooks-Hobbs makes ancient wisdom feel urgently, brilliantly relevant, as if she's chatting over coffee about the very issues swirling around us right now.
She cuts through the noise: Why should we care about a philosopher from 2,400 years ago? Because Plato's questions about democracy's fragility, the dangers of fake news, the allure of celebrity, the nature of love, and even the power of art and myth are exactly our questions. Hobbs doesn't just explain Plato; she holds up a mirror to our world, showing how his insights-like his critique of demagogues or his exploration of the "good life"-offer tools to navigate our own chaos. You'll find yourself nodding along when she connects his "ideal city" to modern political divides, or his views on art to today's debates about censorship.
What makes this audiobook truly special is Hobbs' voice. She's not lecturing; she's engaging, clear, and deeply passionate. You can feel her excitement as she unpacks complex ideas-like Plato's Socratic method-into something instantly graspable. Whether you've read The Republic or never heard of Socrates, her delivery makes the philosophy feel alive, not intimidating. The audiobook's structure, mirroring the book's clear chapters, flows perfectly, guiding you through topics like "Democracy, Demagoguery and Tyranny" or "Love and Friendship" with effortless clarity.
Hobbs doesn't just defend Plato; she proves he's a compass for our time. She shows how his focus on community, critical thinking, and the search for truth isn't outdated-it's essential. When you hear her explain how Plato's dialogue form can help us debate "cancel culture" or healthcare more constructively, you realize this isn't history-it's a practical guide for living well now. This audiobook isn't just about understanding Plato; it's about realizing why his voice, so vividly brought to life here, is desperately needed to make sense of our world. It's the most compelling, timely, and humanly wise philosophical listen I've encountered in years-proof that the ancient Greeks still hold the keys to our present.
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Most Wanted
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience