Meditations

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One of the world's most famous and influential books, Meditations, by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180), incorporates the Stoic precepts he used to cope with his life as a warrior and administrator of an empire. Ascending to the imperial throne in AD 161, Aurelius found his reign beset by natural disasters and war. In response to these events, he set down a series of private reflections, outlining a philosophy of commitment to virtue above pleasure and tranquility above happiness.
>Wisdom from Marcus Aurelius
"Such as are your habitual thoughts, such also will be the character of your mind."
"Look within. Let neither the peculiar quality of anything nor its value escape you."
"Receive wealth or prosperity without arrogance and be ready to let it go."
"Revere that which is best in the universe; and this is that which makes use of all things and directs all things. And in like manner also revere that which is best in yourself."

One of the world's most famous and influential books, Meditations, by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180), incorporates the Stoic precepts he used to cope with his life as a warrior and administrator of an empire. Ascending to the imperial throne in AD 161, Aurelius found his reign beset by natural disasters and war. In response to these events, he set down a series of private reflections, outlining a philosophy of commitment to virtue above pleasure and tranquility above happiness.
>Wisdom from Marcus Aurelius
"Such as are your habitual thoughts, such also will be the character of your mind."
"Look within. Let neither the peculiar quality of anything nor its value escape you."
"Receive wealth or prosperity without arrogance and be ready to let it go."
"Revere that which is best in the universe; and this is that which makes use of all things and directs all things. And in like manner also revere that which is best in yourself."

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VerlagDover Publications Inc
EinbandFester Einband
Erscheinungsjahr2021
Seitenangabe160 S.
AusgabekennzeichenEnglisch
MasseH24.0 cm x B24.0 cm x D32.0 cm 335 g
CoverlagDover Publications Inc. (Imprint/Brand)
AutorAurelius, Marcus

Über den Autor Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aelius Aurelius Antoninus (121-180 CE) was adopted by the emperor Antoninus Pius and succeeded him in 161, (as joint emperor with adoptive brother Lucius Verus). The last of the so-called Five Good Emperors, he ruled alone from 169.  Presiding over a changing Rome, he spent much of his reign in putting down variou rebellions. Today, he is best-know for his Meditations, a series of reflections, strongly influenced by Epictetus, which cemented his place as one of the greatest Stoic Philosophers. He died in 180 and was succeed by his natural son, thus ending the period of the adoptive emperors.Diskin Clay is Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies at Duke University and has published widely in the area of Ancient Greek Philosophy.Martin Hammond was Head Master of Tonbridge School and has translated many works of classic literature, including Homer's Iliad for Penguin Classics.

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