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ISBN
9780486298238

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
048629823X
ISBN-13
9780486298238
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2309310319

Product Key Features

Book Title
Meditations
Number of Pages
112 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Personal Growth / General, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Individual Philosophers, General, History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical
Publication Year
1997
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Philosophy, Self-Help
Author
Marcus Aurelius
Book Series
Dover Thrift Editions: Philosophy Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.3 in
Item Weight
3 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
97-018832
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
Ninth Grade
Dewey Decimal
188
Synopsis
Stirring reflections on the human condition provide a fascinating glimpse into the mind and personality of a highly principled Roman warrior and emperor of the 2nd century., One of the world's most famous and influential books, Meditations, by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 121-180), incorporates the stoic precepts he used to cope with his life as a warrior and administrator of an empire. Ascending to the imperial throne in A.D. 161, Aurelius found his reign beset by natural disasters and war. In the wake of these challenges, he set down a series of private reflections, outlining a philosophy of commitment to virtue above pleasure and tranquility above happiness. Reflecting the emperor's own noble and self-sacrificing code of conduct, this eloquent and moving work draws and enriches the tradition of Stoicism, which stressed the search for inner peace and ethical certainty in an apparently chaotic world. Serenity was to be achieved by emulating in one's personal conduct the underlying orderliness and lawfulness of nature. And in the face of inevitable pain, loss, and death -- the suffering at the core of life -- Aurelius counsels stoic detachment from the things that are beyond one's control and a focus on one's own will and perception. Presented here in a specially modernized version of the classic George Long translation, this updated and revised edition is easily accessible to contemporary readers. It not only provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind and personality of a highly principled Roman of the second century but also offers today's readers a practical and inspirational guide to the challenges of everyday life., Stirring reflections on the human condition from a warrior and emperor provide a fascinating glimpse into the mind and personality of a highly principled Roman of the 2nd century. Recognizing that suffering is at the core of life, he counsels stoic detachment in the face of inevitable pain, loss and death.
LC Classification Number
B580.L6 19

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  • by seesfire
    15 Jun, 2016Most favourable review

    This book has changed my life.

    This book has changed my life, and has made a huge impact on my ability to handle stress. The author is a personal hero of mine, and this repository of ancient wisdom is as relevant today as ever! I have been active duty, first responder, and now a city bus driver. I use this book and the knowledge within as a calming influence.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: meszl-alexa

  • by repeddler
    01 Jul, 2020Most critical review

    Short book

    Not at all what I expected. It was recommended in a book I read and the author said EVERYONE SHOULD READ THIS BOOK

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: expressmart555

  • by marvincleaningup2011
    10 Mar, 2018

    Not an easy read but well worth the effort

    I was genuinely looking forward to to this collection of thoughts for a variety of reasons. I wasn't expecting the literal translation that arrived. I suppose it's preferred for accuracy in the telling, but it would find greater popularity if some literary license were taken to the extent that it read more like a contemporary novel. The wisdom remains however and there is much to learn from one of the last "Great", Roman Emperors.

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  • by runsrealgood
    28 Aug, 2022

    Amazing book

    This book boggles the mind-amazing to think that it was written in 177AD. The author was a very insightful and wise, but humble person.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale

  • by countryandstuff
    06 Feb, 2018

    Inspirational reading.

    Marcus Aurelius --one of the great and good emperors of Rome. His commentary, thoughts, and meditations. Good inspirational reading. This issue is a rather cheap binding---that is OK. I purchased it to read --not to collect. If it falls apart in six months or so, I do not care (can not beat the price!). What is written is still great.

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