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Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (2002, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-100679642609
ISBN-139780679642602
eBay Product ID (ePID)2284412
Product Key Features
Book TitleMeditations
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicEthics & Moral Philosophy, General, History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, Spiritualism
Publication Year2002
GenreBody, Mind & Spirit, Philosophy
AuthorMarcus Aurelius
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight13 Oz
Item Length8.3 in
Item Width5.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2001-057947
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"The emperor Marcus Aurelius, the proverbial philosopher-king, produced in Greek a Roman manual of piety, the Meditations, whose impact has been felt for ages since. Here, for our age, is his great work presented in its entirety, strongly introduced and freshly, elegantly translated by Gregory Hays for the Modern Library." -Robert Fagles
Dewey Decimal188
SynopsisNATIONAL BESTSELLER - " Meditations offers a glimpse into [Marcus Aurelius's] mind, his habits, and his approach to life. . . . I think any reader would find something useful to take away from it."--James Clear, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Atomic Habits "To me, this is the greatest book ever written. . . . It is the definitive text on self-discipline, personal ethics, humility, self-actualization, and strength. . . . If you're going to read it, you absolutely have to go with the Gregory Hays translation."--Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Obstacle Is the Way "It is unbelievable to see how the emperor's words have stood the test of time. . . . Read a page or two anytime you feel like the world is too much."--Arnold Schwarzenegger, The Wall Street Journal Nearly two thousand years after it was written, Meditations remains profoundly relevant for anyone seeking to lead a meaningful life. Your ability to control your thoughts--treat it with respect. It's all that protects your mind from false perceptions--false to your nature, and that of all rational beings. A series of spiritual exercises filled with wisdom, practical guidance, and profound understanding of human behavior, Marcus Aurelius's Meditations remains one of the greatest works of spiritual and ethical reflection ever written. With bite-size insights and advice on everything from living in the world to coping with adversity and interacting with others, Meditations has become required reading not only for statesmen and philosophers alike, but also for generations of readers who responded to the straightforward intimacy of his style. In Gregory Hays's translation--the first in nearly four decades--Marcus's thoughts speak with a new immediacy. In fresh and unencumbered English, Hays vividly conveys the spareness and compression of the original Greek text. Never before have Marcus's insights been so directly and powerfully presented. With an Introduction that outlines Marcus's life and career, the essentials of Stoic doctrine, the style and construction of the Meditations, and the work's ongoing influence, this edition makes it possible to fully rediscover the thoughts of one of the most enlightened and intelligent leaders of any era., NATIONAL BESTSELLER * " Meditations offers a glimpse into [Marcus Aurelius's] mind, his habits, and his approach to life. . . . I think any reader would find something useful to take away from it."--James Clear, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Atomic Habits "To me, this is the greatest book ever written. . . . It is the definitive text on self-discipline, personal ethics, humility, self-actualization, and strength. . . . If you're going to read it, you absolutely have to go with the Gregory Hays translation."--Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Obstacle Is the Way "It is unbelievable to see how the emperor's words have stood the test of time. . . . Read a page or two anytime you feel like the world is too much."--Arnold Schwarzenegger, The Wall Street Journal Nearly two thousand years after it was written, Meditations remains profoundly relevant for anyone seeking to lead a meaningful life. Your ability to control your thoughts--treat it with respect. It's all that protects your mind from false perceptions--false to your nature, and that of all rational beings. A series of spiritual exercises filled with wisdom, practical guidance, and profound understanding of human behavior, Marcus Aurelius's Meditations remains one of the greatest works of spiritual and ethical reflection ever written. With bite-size insights and advice on everything from living in the world to coping with adversity and interacting with others, Meditations has become required reading not only for statesmen and philosophers alike, but also for generations of readers who responded to the straightforward intimacy of his style. In Gregory Hays's translation--the first in nearly four decades--Marcus's thoughts speak with a new immediacy. In fresh and unencumbered English, Hays vividly conveys the spareness and compression of the original Greek text. Never before have Marcus's insights been so directly and powerfully presented. With an Introduction that outlines Marcus's life and career, the essentials of Stoic doctrine, the style and construction of the Meditations, and the work's ongoing influence, this edition makes it possible to fully rediscover the thoughts of one of the most enlightened and intelligent leaders of any era., Nearly two thousand years after it was written, Meditations remains profoundly relevant for anyone seeking to lead a meaningful life. Few ancient works have been as influential as the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, philosopher and emperor of Rome (A.D. 161-180). A series of spiritual exercises filled with wisdom, practical guidance, and profound understanding of human behavior, it remains one of the greatest works of spiritual and ethical reflection ever written. Marcus's insights and advice--on everything from living in the world to coping with adversity and interacting with others--have made the Meditations required reading for statesmen and philosophers alike, while generations of ordinary readers have responded to the straightforward intimacy of his style. For anyone who struggles to reconcile the demands of leadership with a concern for personal integrity and spiritual well-being, the Meditations remains as relevant now as it was two thousand years ago. In Gregory Hays's new translation--the first in thirty-five years--Marcus's thoughts speak with a new immediacy. In fresh and unencumbered English, Hays vividly conveys the spareness and compression of the original Greek text. Never before have Marcus's insights been so directly and powerfully presented. With an Introduction that outlines Marcus's life and career, the essentials of Stoic doctrine, the style and construction of the Meditations, and the work's ongoing influence, this edition makes it possible to fully rediscover the thoughts of one of the most enlightened and intelligent leaders of any era.
LC Classification NumberB580.H3 M3713 2002
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- 22 Jun, 2016
Meditations for a Modern Man
As many of us move away from traditional religion to more of a personnel yet shared spiritual journey, the book Meditations can be part of the landscape along the way. Written by a man, Marcus Aurelius nearly 2000 years ago these are simple but compelling thoughts of what adds to make a great life. For the man living in 2016 and beyond there are some insights and what I (we) should attain to, while keeping in mind it was written by another man, albeit a thoughtful one.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 29 May, 2024
My grandson was recently inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. I gave him this book in honor of the occasion. He said later that it was t
My grandson was recently inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. I gave him this book in honor of the occasion. He said later that it was the best book he ever had.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 May, 2021
Second most important book in my life.
Open your mind to a new inner peace using the philosophy of the ancients.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Apr, 2022
Learn from an Emperor
The book is unique in that you get to read the actual private thoughts of the last great Roman Emperor.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 31 Aug, 2021
Wisdom for the ages!
Hays’ translation allows easy access to this remarkable book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Apr, 2021
Beautiful book!
Beautiful book. Had been looking for this particular translation in hard cover for some time. A lovely addition to my library.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 27 Feb, 2021
great!!!!!
the book is slightly smaller than i expected in size haha but definitely worth it the book is brand new and fresh !!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 13 Aug, 2019
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A must-read!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Aug, 2024
Classic
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- 26 Oct, 2021
Coffee table STAPLE
Reading once is not happening. I'll be reading this many times to come. On my coffee table for me AND my guests.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
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