A History of Western Philosophy
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A History of Western Philosophy

by Bertrand Russell

Russell’s philosophy moves between clarity and doubt, argument and society—so this playlist balances bright, forward-driving instrumentals with thoughtfully paced lyrical tracks. The vocal selections echo themes Russell wrestles with: reason vs. faith, the limits of certainty, political life, and the human consequences of ideas—while the instrumental half keeps your focus steady without drifting into heavy moodiness.

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Sep 29, 2026
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1
Stravinsky: The Rite Of Spring

The Rite of Spring: Part I, The Adoration of the Earth: The Augurs of Spring - Dances of the Young Girls

Igor Stravinsky · Stravinsky: The Rite Of Spring

2
Erik Satie & Friends

Gymnopédie No. 3

Erik Satie · Erik Satie & Friends

3
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 3

Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": I. Adagio sostenuto

Ludwig van Beethoven · Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 3

4
Holst: The Planets

The Planets, Op. 32: V. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age

Gustav Holst · Holst: The Planets

5
Immortalized (Deluxe Edition)

The Sound of Silence

Disturbed · Immortalized (Deluxe Edition)

6
Stranger Things: Soundtrack from the Netflix Series, Season 5

Heroes

David Bowie · Stranger Things: Soundtrack from the Netflix Series, Season 5

7
The Ridge

Where the Light Comes In

Sarah Neufeld · The Ridge

8
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Gloria Gaynor

I Will Survive - Single Version

Gloria Gaynor · 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Gloria Gaynor

9
Tracy Chapman

Fast Car

Tracy Chapman · Tracy Chapman

10
メロディフォニー

One Summer's Day

Joe Hisaishi · メロディフォニー

11
Still Bill

Lean on Me

Bill Withers · Still Bill

12
I'm Your Man

Everybody Knows

Leonard Cohen · I'm Your Man

13
Aventine

The Curse

Agnes Obel · Aventine

14
Dave Brubeck's Greatest Hits

Take Five

Dave Brubeck · Dave Brubeck's Greatest Hits

15
Presence

Sunset Lover

Petit Biscuit · Presence

16
Cantaloupe Island

Maiden Voyage

Herbie Hancock · Cantaloupe Island

17
Four Corners!

Anitra's Dance

Edvard Grieg · Four Corners!

18
Joplin: Piano Rags, Vol. 1

Maple Leaf Rag

Scott Joplin · Joplin: Piano Rags, Vol. 1

19
Voices Of The Valley: Home

Imagine

John Lennon · Voices Of The Valley: Home

20
The Times They Are A-Changin'

The Times They Are A-Changin'

Bob Dylan · The Times They Are A-Changin'

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