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A transparent and eloquent main translation of the Roman emperor’s reflections of human life and demise, timeless Stoic philosophy that evokes numerous others together with The Day by day Stoic creator Ryan Vacation to make use of philosophy as a software for self-improvement and resilience to dwell a greater life
Written in Greek by an mental Roman emperor with none intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius provide a variety of fascinating religious reflections and workout routines developed because the chief struggled to know himself and make sense of the universe. Spanning from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation, they cowl such various subjects because the query of advantage, human rationality, the character of the gods and the values of management. However whereas the Meditations had been composed to supply private comfort, in growing his beliefs Marcus additionally created one of many best of all works of philosophy: a collection of sensible and sensible aphorisms which were consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers and bizarre readers for nearly two thousand years.
To supply a full understanding of Aurelius’s seminal work, this version consists of explanatory notes, a basic index, an index of quotations, an index of names, and an introduction by Diskin Clay placing the work in its biographical, historic, and literary context, a chronology of Marcus Aurelius’s life and profession.
Penguin Classics is the main writer of traditional literature within the English-speaking world, representing a worldwide bookshelf of the very best works all through historical past and throughout genres and disciplines. Readers belief the collection to supply authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished students and up to date authors, in addition to up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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Writer : Penguin Classics (October 31, 2006)
Language : English
Paperback : 304 pages
ISBN-10 : 0140449337
ISBN-13 : 978-0140449334
Lexile measure : 1040L
Merchandise Weight : 7.7 ounces
Dimensions : 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.72 inches
