Stoic Reflections For Duty And Inner Calm
Meditations remains powerful because it feels private, disciplined and direct. Marcus Aurelius’ reflections offer readers a concise route into Stoic thought, especially if they are interested in self-command, duty and steadiness rather than abstract philosophy alone today, tomorrow and beyond.
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Stoic Reflections For Duty And Inner Calm
Meditations remains powerful because it feels private, disciplined and direct. Marcus Aurelius’ reflections offer readers a concise route into Stoic thought, especially if they are interested in self-command, duty and steadiness rather than abstract philosophy alone today, tomorrow and beyond.
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Their icy blasts are refreshing and restorative. They tell you the worst. And having heard the worst, you feel less bad' Blake Morrison Written in Greek by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe.
While the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation and encouragement, Marcus Aurelius also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy: a timeless collection that has been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers and readers throughout the centuries. Translated with notes by MARTIN HAMMOND with an Introduction by DISKIN CLAY
Ideal for readers who...
- Explore classic philosophy for everyday reflection
- Follow private notes on discipline, duty and emotional steadiness
- Meet Stoicism through Roman history, self-command and inner order
- Seek concise wisdom that feels direct, practical and enduring
- About The Author
- Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was born to an upper-class Roman family in A.D. 121 and was later adopted by the future emperor Antoninus Pius, whom he succeeded in 161. His reign was marked by a successful campaign against Parthia, but was overshadowed in later years by plague, an abortive revolt in the eastern provinces, and the deaths of friends and family, including his co-emperor Lucius Verus. A student of philosophy from his earliest youth, he was especially influenced by the first-century Stoic thinker Epictetus. His later reputation rests on his Meditations, written during his later years and never meant for formal publication. He died in 180, while campaigning against the barbarian tribes on Rome's northern frontier.
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- ISBN
- 9780140449334
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics, (27 April 2006)
- Number of Pages
- 254
- Weight
- 240 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 196 x 130 x 19 mm
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