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The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (AD 121-180) embodied in his person that ideal figure of antiquity, the philosopher-king. His "Meditations" reveal a mind of exceptional clarity and originality and a spirit attuned to the particulars of human destiny.
The definitive annotated translation of Marcus Aurelius's Meditations
Offers a range of spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. This book covers diverse topics such as the question of virtue, human rationality, the nature of the gods and emotions.
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Marcus Aurelius' Meditations is a private notebook of philosophical reflections with universal significance. Drawing on Stoic philosophy, Marcus confronts... Læs mere
The Mediations of the great Roman philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius are simple yet profound works of stoic philosophy that continue to offer guidance and consolation to many with their eloquence, wisdom and humility.
Marcus Aurelius (AD 121–180), philosopher-emperor, wrote the Meditations (his title was “The matters addressed to himself”) in periods of solitude during military campaigns. His ethical,... Læs mere
Marcus Aurelius var kendt som filosoffen på kejsertronen, da han skrev en lang række stoiske aforismer på græsk under sine mange felttog. Aforismerne er samlet i værket Ta eis heauton... Læs mere
Although never intended for publication, ‘Meditations’ has gone on to become one of the most important collections of philosophical thought, of all time. During his reign as Roman Emperor,... Læs mere
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How to live a better life. One of the most important books on Western philosophy - a powerful and inspirational guide for the complicated world of today
With prose that is "wonderfully sober and taut" (Wall Street Journal), this definitive translation of Marcus Aurelius's Meditations offers insight into the mind of Ancient Rome's sixteenth emperor and inspiration for living today