Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
With ancient wisdom that is as relevant in modern times as it was then, 'Meditations' is one of the greatest works of Greek and philosophical literature. Written in Greek by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication, this book gives an insight into the inner life and philosophy of the last of the 'Five Good Emperors, ' Marcus Aurelius. It cover such diverse topics as the question of virtue, human rationality, the nature of the gods and the values of leadership. These writings take the form of quotations varying in length from one sentence to long paragraphsMarcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor and stoic philosopher (121–180 AD). His intellectual interest was Stoicism, a philosophy that emphasized fate, reason, and self-restraint.
Pierre Baumann is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780785837008 |
| ISBN 10 | 0785837000 |
| Title | Meditations |
| Author | Marcus Aurelius |
| Series | Knickerbocker Classics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc |
| Year published | 2019-02-14 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
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