Audiobooks by Gustave Le Bon

The Crowd - A Study of the Popular Mind Audiobook

"First published in 1895, The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind remains one of the most influential works on mass psychology and the behavior of crowds. Gustave Le Bon’s groundbreaking analysis explores how individuals, when part of a crowd, surrender their rationality and adopt a collective mindset driven by emotion, impulse, and unconscious influence. Le Bon’s insights have shaped the fields of psychology, sociology, and political science, influencing figures from Freud to modern strategists of propaganda and mass persuasion. He dissects how crowds think, how they are swayed by leaders, and how collective behavior can lead to both progress and destruction. Key Topics Covered:✔️ How individuals lose autonomy within crowds ✔️ The psychological mechanisms behind mass movements ✔️ The power of suggestion and emotional contagion ✔️ How leaders manipulate crowds to achieve their goals ✔️ The role of crowd psychology in revolutions, politics, and social change A must-listen for those interested in history, social psychology, politics, and the forces that shape public opinion."

Gustave Le Bon (Author), Graham Dunlop (Narrator)

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[French] - Psychologie des Foules - Livre Audio

"«Psychologie des Foules» est un ouvrage majeur de Gustave Le Bon, publié en 1895, qui explore en profondeur les mécanismes psychologiques et les comportements des foules. Dans ce livre, Le Bon analyse comment les individus, lorsqu'ils se rassemblent en grands groupes, adoptent des comportements et des émotions qui diffèrent de ceux qu'ils auraient en tant qu'individus isolés. En examinant des événements historiques et des dynamiques sociales, il démontre que les foules possèdent une mentalité propre, marquée par l'impulsivité, la suggestibilité et une tendance à l'action collective souvent irrationnelle. L'auteur montre que les foules peuvent jouer un rôle puissant et souvent destructeur dans la société. Elles sont facilement influencées par des leaders charismatiques et des idées simples, ce qui les rend susceptibles d'être manipulées. Le Bon insiste sur le fait que cette psychologie collective des foules a un impact immense sur la politique, la culture et les changements sociaux. Il avertit que l'avènement des foules dans la vie publique représente une force incontournable et parfois incontrôlable, une nouvelle ère marquée par la domination de la volonté collective au détriment de la raison individuelle. Par son approche innovante et ses analyses pionnières, «Psychologie des Foules» reste une référence incontournable pour comprendre l'influence et le pouvoir des masses dans la société moderne."

Gustave Le Bon, Livres audio en français (Author), Christophe Dubois (Narrator)

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Dark Psychology and Manipulation: A Timeless Collection of works about unraveling the Psychology of

"This gripping audiobook collection explores the shadowy corners of human psychology, offering insights into the art of influence, manipulation, and persuasion. Perfect for listeners fascinated by the complexities of human behavior, this series unravels the secrets behind subtle psychological tactics used in relationships, workplaces, and even by institutions. What’s Inside: The Power of Influence: Discover how body language, tone, and suggestion can shape decisions. The Mind of a Manipulator: Learn to recognize and protect yourself from deceptive techniques used by master manipulators. Emotional Intelligence in Dark Psychology: Understand the role of emotions in manipulation and how to guard against emotional exploitation. Real-World Applications: Dive into case studies and real-life examples of manipulation in action, from historical leaders to everyday scenarios. Whether you're seeking to fortify your defenses against manipulation, improve your psychological insight, or explore the darker facets of human nature, Dark Psychology and Manipulation is a thought-provoking guide. Narrated with a compelling and authoritative voice, this collection promises to educate, inform, and captivate. In this audiobook you can listen the work of the most famous psychologist of the old-era like: - 'Beyond good and evil' written by Friedrich Nietzsche - From Chapter 14 - 'The Prince' written by Niccolò Macchiavelli - From Chapter 42 - 'The Crowd' written by Gustave Le Bon"

Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, Gustave Le Bon, Niccolò Macchiavelli (Author), Andrew Collins, Joseph Fortis, Miriam Ruth (Narrator)

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[Russian] - The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind [Russian Edition]

"“The Crowd” - one of the greatest works on psychology, in which one of the most prominent French psychologists Gustave Le Bon, trying to understand and put on the shelves the regularities of behavior of crowds of people - the crowd. In this case, Le Bon divides a simple “crowd of people” from the “animated crowd”, the spontaneous formation of which begins to obey completely different laws than each and any of the individuals entering this society. According to the author, such a “animated crowd” can be formed even with the number of 6 persons or more. All the properties of a personality in such “formation” recede into the background. Everything logical, self-centered and personal in such a mass of people is instantly suppressed by the individuals themselves, and completely other properties of people - subconscious ones - come out. Feelings and emotions of all those included in such “formation” are close to primitive and instinctive emotions and reactions. Moreover, such a “crowd” does not show and does not know other traits. At the same time, along with base and animal emotions, the animated crowd often has aspirations to fatal self-sacrifice and self-denial. Such “formation” begins to resemble an unconscious animal, which, obviously, can be controlled like an animal trainer in a circus. The role of trainers begins to be played by “leaders”. And the “animated crowd” trained by them turns into an engine capable of transforming social and political reality in the most fundamental way, both regionally and globally!"

Gustave Le Bon (Author), Petr Taganov (Narrator)

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[German] - Gustave Le Bon: Psychologie der Massen / The Crowd: Zweisprachige / Bilingual Edition

"Gustave Le Bons Meisterwerk in zweisprachiger Ausgabe! Gustave Le Bon's masterpiece in a bilingual edition! Deutsch: Was passiert mit dem Individuum, wenn es sich in einer Gruppe wiederfindet? Wie ist es zu erklären, dass intelligente Menschen sich in der Masse zu Dingen hinreißen lassen, die sie als Einzelne niemals tun würden? Gustave le Bon beschrieb 1895 in seinem Standardwerk diese Mechanismen. Es ist erstaunlich und spricht für den Autor, dass die eingängig erklärte Analyse zeitlos wirkt und die Hörer den Eindruck gewinnen, das Buch sei tatsächlich viel jünger. English:What happens to individuals when they become part of a crowd? How can it be explained that intelligent human beings commit unspeakable cruelties once they have become one with an anonymous mass of people? Le Bon's analysis dates back to 1895 - however, the razor-sharp analysis of human behavior is still valid today!"

Gustave Le Bon (Author), Jürgen Fritsche (Narrator)

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[German] - Psychologie der Massen

"'Psychologie der Massen' ist ein wegweisendes Werk von Gustave Le Bon, das die Dynamiken und Verhaltensweisen von Menschen in Massengesellschaften untersucht. Le Bon beschreibt, wie individuelle Rationalität und Kontrolle in der Masse oft durch Emotionen, Impulse und Ansteckungseffekte ersetzt werden. Er analysiert Phänomene wie Mobmentalität, Führerkult und die Manipulierbarkeit von Massen durch Propaganda. Le Bons Werk war wegweisend für die Sozialpsychologie und beeinflusste auch Bereiche wie politische Kommunikation und Massenbewegungen. Das Buch ist über 100 Jahre alt, aber aktueller denn je!"

Gustave Le Bon (Author), Herbert Schäfer (Narrator)

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The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind

"'The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind,' written by Gustave Le Bon and first published in 1895, is a seminal work in the field of social psychology and the study of mass behavior. Le Bon explores the psychological underpinnings of crowd behavior, arguing that individuals, when part of a crowd, often lose their sense of personal responsibility and individuality. This transformation leads to collective behavior that is fundamentally different from the behavior of the individuals that constitute the crowd. Le Bon identifies several key characteristics of crowds: they are highly suggestible, prone to emotional contagion, and can be easily manipulated by leaders or prevailing ideas. He suggests that crowds operate on a more primitive and instinctual level, where rational thought is often overridden by emotion and a herd mentality. This, he argues, results in behaviors that are often irrational, impulsive, and sometimes violent. The book discusses various types of crowds, including anonymous crowds, organized crowds, and even criminal crowds, examining how their dynamics and psychological profiles differ. Le Bon's work also delves into the historical and social implications of crowd behavior, analyzing how mass movements have shaped political and social landscapes. He uses historical examples to illustrate his points, making connections between his theoretical insights and real-world events. 'The Crowd' has had a lasting impact on various fields, including sociology, psychology, political science, and even marketing and propaganda. Le Bon's ideas about the power of leaders to influence and control crowds have been both influential and controversial, sparking debates about the nature of mass behavior and the role of individual agency within it. Despite being over a century old, the book's insights remain relevant, offering a profound understanding of the dynamics of group behavior and the psychological mechanisms that drive collective actions."

Gustave Le Bon (Author), John Clickman (Narrator)

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[German] - Psychologie der Massen / Massenpsychologie und Ich-Analyse: Zwei Standardwerke der Sozial

"Zwei Hörbücher in einer Box! 1. Psychologie der Massen: Was passiert mit dem Individuum, wenn es sich in einer Gruppe wiederfindet? Wie ist es zu erklären, dass intelligente Menschen sich in der Masse zu Dingen hinreißen lassen, die sie als Einzelne niemals tun würden? Gustave le Bon beschrieb 1895 in seinem Standardwerk diese Mechanismen. Es ist erstaunlich und spricht für den Autor, dass die eingängig erklärte Analyse zeitlos wirkt und die Hörer den Eindruck gewinnen, das Buch sei tatsächlich viel jünger. 2. Massenpsychologie und Ich-Analyse: Was ist eine Masse? Laut Sigmund Freud ein 'provisorisches Wesen, das aus heterogenen Elementen besteht, die sich für einen Augenblick miteinander verbunden haben.' Doch wie verhält sich der Einzelne innerhalb dieser Masse? Aufbauend auf Gustave le Bons Grundlagenwerk kommt Freud zu äußerst interessanten Schlussfolgerungen."

Gustave Le Bon, Sigmund Freud (Author), Jürgen Fritsche, Sven Görtz (Narrator)

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Psychology of Peoples: Its influence on their evolution

"After receiving a doctorate in medicine, Le Bon travelled in Europe, North Africa, and Asia and wrote several books on anthropology and archaeology. His interests later shifted to natural science and social psychology. Gustave Le Bon is best known for his seminal work „Crowd Psychology“ where he describes the psychological effects in various group settings. In „Psychology of Peoples“ written in 1894 he utilizes his anthropological knowledge and cross-references it with social psychology. He developed a view that history is the product of racial or national character, with emotion, not intelligence, being the dominant force in social evolution. He attributed true progress to the work of an intellectual elite. As a product of its time and conditions, the content of this book is partly highly controversial and should be seen as an intellectual challenge. Some arguments should be outright rejected, cause they haven’t stood the test of time. To his credit, already back in 1894 Le Bon foresaw the dangers of the application of socialism, well before the Russian Revolution and Mao’s takeover of China. "

Gustave Le Bon (Author), Tyler Boss (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Psicologia de las Masas

"El francés Gustave Le Bon (1841-1931) es considerado uno de los fundadores de la psicología social. Introdujo un tema importante como la psicología del comportamiento colectivo. Le Bon desarrolló sus ideas y puntos de vista durante numerosos viajes a diferentes pueblos de África y Asia. En su obra principal 'Psicología de las masas' de 1895, describe el cambio en el comportamiento del individuo que resulta de pertenecer a un grupo más grande de personas, una masa. Este audiolibro está basado en la traducción al español de 1921 de J. M. Navarro de Palencia."

Gustave Le Bon (Author), Manuel Lopez (Narrator)

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Gustave le Bon: The Crowd - A Study of the Popular Mind: A seminal masterpiece on crowd psychology

"What happens to individuals when they become part of a crowd? How can it be explained that intelligent human beings commit unspeakable cruelties once they have become one with an anonymous mass of people? Le Bon's analysis dates back to 1895 - however, the razor-sharp analysis of human behavior is still valid today! Included: a pdf document with track list."

Gustave Le Bon (Author), Jürgen Fritsche (Narrator)

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The Crowd : A Study of the Popular Mind

"The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind, first published in 1895, is a classic psychology text which is both thorough and easy to understand. It is considered seminal work in the study of crowd psychology. In it, Le Bon covers many aspects of crowd psychology, and writes that crowd psychology exhibits 'impulsiveness, irritability, incapacity to reason'."

Gustave Le Bon (Author), Tony Honickberg (Narrator)

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