With an Introduction that outlines Marcus’s life and career, the essentials of Stoic doctrine, the style and construction of the Meditations, and the work’s ongoing influence, this edition makes it possible to fully rediscover the ...
The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (a.d. 121—180) embodied in his person that deeply cherished, ideal figure of antiquity, the philosopher-king.
Christopher Gill provides a new translation and commentary on the first half of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations, and a full introduction to this unique and remarkable work: a reflective diary or notebook by a Roman emperor, whose content is ...
What the Meditations has always needed is a good index, but I've never found a volume that has one. It is a pleasure to publish this new, high quality, and affordable edition of this timeless book.
This annotated edition will be the definitive translation of this classic and much-beloved text, with copious notes that will illuminate one of the greatest works of popular philosophy for new readers and enrich the understanding of even ...
This volume: Presents the timeless wisdom of Emperor Marcus Aurelius and his Stoic philosophy, with new research on his life and times Contains valuable insights on topics such as resilience, moderation and emotional control Discusses how ...
An incisive introduction to the life and times of the Roman philosopher and emperor, the fundamental principles and concepts of Stoicism, the recurring themes and structure of The Meditations, and the work's impact preface a new translation ...
Notes on the Roman philosopher's life and the relations between Stoicism and Christianity preface a modern translation of the journal
Meditation can be defined as a practice where an individual uses a technique, such as focusing their mind on a particular object, thought or activity, to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
It is not clear that he ever intended the writings to be published, so the title Meditations is but one of several commonly assigned to the collection.
This book is re-edited and enhanced with hand-drawn illustrations by R. Bigfield to make the experience of reading these ancient texts more enjoyable and pleasant for a contemporary reader.
In the present age, we can use the philosophies of this book and can have good results. About The Book Meditations remains one of the greatest works of spiritual and ethical reflection ever written.
Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy.Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Koine Greek as ...
Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy.Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Koine Greek as ...
It is possible that large portions of the work were written at Sirmium, where he spent much time planning military campaigns from 170 to 180.The Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus - A new rendering based on the Foulis ...
It is best described as a spiritual journal, containing a record of the emperor's philosophical exercises. Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement.
Marcus Aurelius. not a mere well]? By forming thyself hourly to freedom conjoined with contentment, simplicity and modesty. 52. He who does not know what the world is, does not know where he is. And he who does not know for what purpose ...
Marcus Aurelius (Emperor of Rome). in respect of opinions they are ; and as to their acts , consider with what pride they do what they do ( viii . 14 ; ix . 34 ) . Third , that if men do rightly what they do , we ought not to be ...
James. 1:1-2. In the Christian life we have many trials which help us to develop and to display the grace of God. The more we are in the Scriptures and apply them to our daily lives, the more we are enabled to live the Christian life.
Introduction by D. A. Rees; Translation by A. S. L. Farquarson