The Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius wrote down his thoughts between 170 and 180. He was a late Stoic Philosopher and this one of the few examples of this type of literature that exists today. The book is written as personal notes to himself and his thesis is that one can obtain inner calm irrespective of outer adversity. The text considers good and evil, solidarity, adversity and inner freedom. It is a book that offers wisdom, comfort and inspiration. As well as the thought, this edition contains a biographical sketch and summary of the philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, a number of illustrations and both an index and index of terms.
The text considers good and evil, solidarity, adversity and inner freedom. It is a book that offers wisdom, comfort and inspiration. As well as the thought, this edition contain
Reprint of the original, first published in 1864.
It is best described as a spiritual journal, containing a record of the emperor's philosophical exercises. This new edition of the Thoughts includes commentary and footnotes by Damian Stevenson (On the Shortness of Life).
Translated by George Long, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, complete work with BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH and PHILOSOPHY OF MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS with FOOTNOTES and INDEX OF TERMS.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
Reproduction of the original.
Marcus Aurelius was Emperor of Rome from 121 to 180. Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius was written for school age children. The author believed that children should be given the wisdom of great leaders from all eras.
The Thoughts of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
His life and this book are a clear guide for those facing adversity, seeking tranquility and pursuing excellence. and quot; —Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way and The Daily Stoic