Very well narrated and wide ranging introduction to the major topics of philosophical study and their major historical expressions. This did feel a lot like an introductory textbook, so while the narration was engaging the content was somehow both too much and too shallow to really grab my interest. But this would work as a source for someone who wants a good way to learn the basics of the field.

I thought this was really well researched and presented. It was presented in a format that makes things easy to understand for beginners of the subject matter. I thought the author was concise and clear with his thoughts as well. I would definitely recommend this to anyone interested in learning the basics of philosophy. I wanted a a little refresher from what I learned in college and this was the perfect way to refresh my memory. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a weird audiobook. It relies a lot of graphs and supplimentary material. Also, it doesn't go in any sort of chronological exploration of philosophy, moreso it explores concepts as major philosophers explored them. I didn't really like that aspect but I do think it was nice to have them all in one spot.

The Principles of Philosophy is an informative and interesting guide covering ten crucial subfields of philosophy, including Nature, Knowledge, Metaphysics, Logic, Ethics, Language, Mind, Aesthetics, Politics, and Religion. The book presents a topic format, allowing readers to absorb the ideas more easily. The book is divided into sections 'History of Philosophy' and 'Important Principles', with questions and summary points to motivate discussion and encourage further consideration. The guide is accessible to both seasoned and beginners, with informative diagrams, helpful text boxes, and full-color images. It provides a solid foundation for exploring philosophy and sparks curiosity for further exploration.

Thank you so much to #netgalley and Micheal Moore for this advanced listening copy for an honest review.

The Principles of Philosophy by Michael Moore was very well done. As a doctoral student, full-time business owner, and adjunct college professor I recommend this book highly. The reigning topic is informative however, it did not read like a textbook. The questions at the beginning of each chapter helped to guide the reader through reflection which served useful with the principles introduced throughout. I loved the flow, the sequencing, and the layout of the book. The audiobook narrator was perfect for the subject matter. I really enjoyed this book and have already recommended it to colleagues who are interested in learning more about philosophy.

I received a review copy of this book from the author/publisher through NetGalley for my honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

This book on common principles of philosophy is well-written and covers essential concepts, but some might find it a bit dry. The author's skill and knowledge are strong despite the potential for boredom.

If you love Philosophy, then you will love this book. It is a great read for those that are well advanced in philosophical thought as well as to new lovers of philosophy. It offers great references and theories and gives a summation after each chapter. The narrator is just delightful to listen. It's like being in lecture hall listening to the most delightful lecture that is full of insight and examples to help any reader to assimilate and enjoy the experience.

The contents definitely match the cover! I love that! What you see is what you get, which is a fascinating, thought provoking, and a wonderful read! It offers a journey into many thoughts, theories, and concepts of philosophical thought. I love that it explores the theories of many of our favorite philosophers and gives present day examples to better clarify these concepts for the reader. It is a book that will definitely make you reflect on many things. It is wonderful to listen to while being in nature or sitting near a window relaxing and enjoying a cup of tea. I think the cover and narration is perfectly suited for this book.

I’m a bit confused by the marketing and release campaign for this book. The audiobook is coming out first, but it’s not coming out in hardback for another four months, and yet… it doesn’t really work as an audiobook?

As the title suggests, this book guides us through the main principles and fields of philosophy. Instead of taking a chronological view, the author instead focuses on different principles – such as ethics, politics and metaphysics – and explores each one in turn. It’s a good approach, as the field of philosophy and its main focuses have changed so much over the millennia. I definitely felt like I had a much better understanding of these different topics, although I would have been interested to know more about how they link together.

The reason it doesn’t work particularly well as an audiobook is that this book includes lots of different elements. There are tables and diagrams, which would be incredibly useful to see, but are dry and not very informative when they’re simply read out. The benefit of visual aids is they provide an alternative way to present the information, and that is completely lost on an audiobook. Some fantasy audiobooks come with a pdf of the map and other supplementary material; perhaps that’s something that could be explored here.

What was useful, though, was the regular summaries throughout the book. At the end of each chapter there is a summary that helps lay out the key points and consolidates what has been covered.

I said this last time I reviewed a book on philosophy, but I’ll mention it again here: there was no mention at all of any non-European people or ideas. Particularly in the chapters on language and religion, this felt like a glaring omission.

This is a good introduction to the building blocks of Western philosophy. While it doesn’t go as far as it could to paint a broader picture, it does build basic understanding and interest.

I received a free copy for review. All opinions are my own.

I really enjoyed how easy this was to digest.
I have never known where to begin with philosophy and this made the whole topic really easy to get my head around.

This was clearly never meant to be an audiobook. The content of the book just doesn’t fit with the style of the narrator

I was really looking forward to this. But the montone narration made it nearly impossible. I ultimately gave up as I listen while driving and it wasw sonomulent.

I have not read books on philosophy before, which is why this one peaked my interest. This book covers a lot of subjects within philosophy: nature, knowledge, metaphysics, logic, ethics, language, mind, aesthetics, politics, and religion. Definitely informative!

I listened to this book. I do feel it would have been better to read it, as the visual layout (pictures, summary boxes, etc) would have helped me comprehend the subjects more. The narration was clear, albeit a bit monotone.

Overall I’m glad I gave it a listen, and would be interested in browsing a physical copy of this book.

I couldn't finish this audiobook. I thought this was going to be a history of philosophy and philosophers. It seemed to be a book about why people philosophize. The narrator was very bland, but it may have been because of the many charts, drawings, and subsections in the book. I think there could be a market for this work, but it's not for me.

Thank you to Arcturus Digital Audio and NetGalley for an ARC audiobook in exchange for an honest review.