Michel Onfray La Contrehistoire De La Philosophie Audio 16 ((install)) Full May 2026

Title: "Discover the Counter-History of Philosophy with Michel Onfray - Audio 16 Full"

De‑mythologisation of Canonical Figures

Comparison with other audio lectures

• Vs. Hubert Dreyfus on Heidegger: Dreyfus is analytical and careful; Onfray is fiery and selective.
• Vs. Simon Critchley’s Tragedy, the Greeks, and Us: Critchley is melancholic and scholarly; Onfray is euphoric and combative.
• Vs. Bertrand Russell’s History of Western Philosophy (audio): Russell is wittily dismissive but less systematic; Onfray is more programmatic and politically engaged.

Deconstruction of Psychoanalysis: This volume explores the social and press phenomena sparked by Onfray’s critique of psychoanalysis, which he argues is often based on historical misunderstandings or the idealization of Freud.

Key Strengths:

The Denial of the Body: A recurring critique is Freud’s perceived dismissal of physical biology in favor of "magical causalities" to explain human behavior.

This article provides a complete guide to the content, context, and acquisition of Audio 16 in its full format.

In this 16th installment, Onfray continues his "counter-history" approach by challenging the traditional, often hagiographic view of Freud taught in academic settings. He focuses on several controversial themes:

Part 1: What is La Contrehistoire de la philosophie? The Grand Project

Before we zero in on "audio 16," we must understand the architecture of Onfray’s counter-history.