Marcus Aurelius: A Guide for the Perplexed by William O Stephens

Marcus Aurelius: A Guide for the Perplexed by William O Stephens

Provides an introduction to the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. This is a guide for understanding this Stoic author - the only philosopher who was also an emperor.

A fine addition [to the Guides for the Perplexed series]Stephens has written widely on Stoic ethics, and his writing has a lucid and pleasant style . . . a reliable and helpful guide. -- Rogier L. van der Wal, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam * Bryn Mawr Classical Review *
Marcus’s Meditations are a source of inspiration and curiosity. Why did Marcus write the book? ... And what is the lasting significance and impact of the text? William O. Stephens’s Marcus Aurelius: A Guide for the Perplexed does an admirable job of answering these questions ... Among the book’s virtues is the fact that it is not a rambling exercise in historical erudition or critique. It is primarily an exegesis of the Meditations. Its other primary virtue is found in Stephens’s passionate prose, which effectively channels the spirit of Marcus and ancient Stoicism. -- Andrew Fiala * Ancient Philosophy *

William O. Stephens is a Professor of Philosophy and of Classical & Near Eastern Studies at Creighton University, Nebraska, USA. His publications include numerous journal articles and book chapters, a translation of Adolf Bonhoffer's The Ethics of the Stoic Epictetus (Peter Lang, 1996), The Person: Readings in Human Nature (Prentice Hall, 2006), and Stoic Ethics: Epictetus and Happiness as Freedom (Continuum, 2007).

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ISBN 13	9781441108104
ISBN 10	1441108106
Title	Marcus Aurelius: A Guide for the Perplexed
Author	William O Stephens
Series	Guides For The Perplexed
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Continuum Publishing Corporation
Year published	2012-01-19
Number of pages	208
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