Ancient Greek & Roman
The private notebooks of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, written in the second century as reminders to himself on duty, mortality, self-control and acceptance, here rendered in contemporary English by Gregory Hays. The Modern Library edition includes an introduction to Marcus's life and Stoic philosophy along with notes.
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The "Meditations" of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius are a readable exposition of the system of metaphysics known as stoicism. Stoics maintained that by putting aside great passions, unjust thoughts and indulgence, man could acquire virtue and live at one with…
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The "Meditations" of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius are a readable exposition of the system of metaphysics known as stoicism. Stoics maintained that by putting aside great passions, unjust thoughts and indulgence, man could acquire virtue and live at one with…
