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How to Think Like a Roman Emperor : The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius by Donald J. Robertson (2019, Hardcover)
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PublisherSt. Martin's Press
ISBN-101250196620
ISBN-139781250196620
eBay Product ID (ePID)2309770897
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Book TitleHow to Think like a Roman Emperor : the Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2019
TopicAncient / Rome, History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, Motivational & Inspirational, Historical
GenrePhilosophy, Self-Help, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorDonald J. Robertson
FormatHardcover
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Item Height1 in
Item Weight12.7 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.9 in
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LCCN2018-050717
Reviews"This book uniquely combines history, philosophy, and psychology in a way that is both entertaining and extremely useful for the self-development of the reader. This is not some cheap "self-help" gimmick but a true manual of self-development. Robertson has an interesting way of leading readers through a journey of how Stoic philosophy works, how it was utilized effectively by Marcus Aurelius, and suggests practical exercises to utilize these methods in the reader's own life." -- Small Wars Journal, "This book uniquely combines history, philosophy, and psychology in a way that is both entertaining and extremely useful for the self-development of the reader. This is not some cheap "self-help" gimmick but a true manual of self-development. Robertson has an interesting way of leading readers through a journey of how Stoic philosophy works, how it was utilized effectively by Marcus Aurelius, and suggests practical exercises to utilize these methods in the reader's own life." -- Dr. Franklin Annis, Small Wars Journal, "This book uniquely combines history, philosophy, and psychology in a way that is both entertaining and extremely useful for the self-development of the reader. This is not some cheap "self-help" gimmick but a true manual of self-development. Robertson has an interesting way of leading readers through a journey of how Stoic philosophy works, how it was utilized effectively by Marcus Aurelius, and suggests practical exercises to utilize these methods in the reader's own life." -- Dr. Franklin Annis, Small Wars Journal "Robertson distills the emperor's philosophy into useful mental habits...[he] displays a sound knowledge of Marcus' life and thought...[his] accessible prose style contributes to its appeal...[the] book succeeds on its own terms, presenting a convincing case for the continuing relevance of an archetypal philosopher-king." -- The Wall Street Journal, "Robertson distills the emperor's philosophy into useful mental habits...[he] displays a sound knowledge of Marcus' life and thought...[his] accessible prose style contributes to its appeal...[the] book succeeds on its own terms, presenting a convincing case for the continuing relevance of an archetypal philosopher-king." -- The Wall Street Journal "Highly recommended." -- The Stoic "A fascinating history of Aurelius and his beliefs, and an insightful consideration of how they inform the practice of modern mindfulness." -- Publishers Weekly "Donald Robertson is one of the leading lights behind the modern Stoicism movement. He's also a cognitive behavioral therapist with a strong background in ancient philosophy. This book is an unusual combination of biography and self-help. By following Marcus's life and his own progress in the study and practice of Stoicism, Robertson introduces the reader to the philosophy, the exercises, and how to make both of them relevant to life in the twenty-first century." -- Massimo Pigliucci and Gregory Lopez, A Handbook for New Stoics (2019) "This book uniquely combines history, philosophy, and psychology in a way that is both entertaining and extremely useful for the self-development of the reader. This is not some cheap "self-help" gimmick but a true manual of self-development. Robertson has an interesting way of leading readers through a journey of how Stoic philosophy works, how it was utilized effectively by Marcus Aurelius, and suggests practical exercises to utilize these methods in the reader's own life." -- Dr. Franklin Annis, Small Wars Journal, "Robertson distills the emperor's philosophy into useful mental habits...[he] displays a sound knowledge of Marcus' life and thought...[his] accessible prose style contributes to its appeal...[the] book succeeds on its own terms, presenting a convincing case for the continuing relevance of an archetypal philosopher-king." -- The Wall Street Journal "A fascinating history of Aurelius and his beliefs, and an insightful consideration of how they inform the practice of modern mindfulness." -- Publishers Weekly "Donald Robertson is one of the leading lights behind the modern Stoicism movement. He's also a cognitive behavioral therapist with a strong background in ancient philosophy. This book is an unusual combination of biography and self-help. By following Marcus's life and his own progress in the study and practice of Stoicism, Robertson introduces the reader to the philosophy, the exercises, and how to make both of them relevant to life in the twenty-first century." -- Massimo Pigliucci and Gregory Lopez, A Handbook for New Stoics (2019) "This book uniquely combines history, philosophy, and psychology in a way that is both entertaining and extremely useful for the self-development of the reader. This is not some cheap "self-help" gimmick but a true manual of self-development. Robertson has an interesting way of leading readers through a journey of how Stoic philosophy works, how it was utilized effectively by Marcus Aurelius, and suggests practical exercises to utilize these methods in the reader's own life." -- Dr. Franklin Annis, Small Wars Journal, "Robertson distills the emperor's philosophy into useful mental habits...[he] displays a sound knowledge of Marcus' life and thought...[his] accessible prose style contributes to its appeal...[the] book succeeds on its own terms, presenting a convincing case for the continuing relevance of an archetypal philosopher-king." -- The Wall Street Journal "This is a terrific book on Marcus Aurelius and flourishing in the Stoic mode." --Derren Brown "Highly recommended." -- The Stoic "A fascinating history of Aurelius and his beliefs, and an insightful consideration of how they inform the practice of modern mindfulness." -- Publishers Weekly "Donald Robertson is one of the leading lights behind the modern Stoicism movement. He's also a cognitive behavioral therapist with a strong background in ancient philosophy. This book is an unusual combination of biography and self-help. By following Marcus's life and his own progress in the study and practice of Stoicism, Robertson introduces the reader to the philosophy, the exercises, and how to make both of them relevant to life in the twenty-first century." -- Massimo Pigliucci and Gregory Lopez, A Handbook for New Stoics (2019) "This book uniquely combines history, philosophy, and psychology in a way that is both entertaining and extremely useful for the self-development of the reader. This is not some cheap "self-help" gimmick but a true manual of self-development. Robertson has an interesting way of leading readers through a journey of how Stoic philosophy works, how it was utilized effectively by Marcus Aurelius, and suggests practical exercises to utilize these methods in the reader's own life." -- Dr. Franklin Annis, Small Wars Journal
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Dewey Decimal188
Synopsis"This book is a wonderful introduction to one of history's greatest figures: Marcus Aurelius. His life and this book are a clear guide for those facing adversity, seeking tranquility and pursuing excellence." --Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way and The Daily Stoic The life-changing principles of Stoicism taught through the story of its most famous proponent. Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius was the last famous Stoic philosopher of the ancient world. The Meditations , his personal journal, survives to this day as one of the most loved self-help and spiritual classics of all time. In How to Think Like a Roman Emperor , cognitive psychotherapist Donald Robertson weaves the life and philosophy of Marcus Aurelius together seamlessly to provide a compelling modern-day guide to the Stoic wisdom followed by countless individuals throughout the centuries as a path to achieving greater fulfillment and emotional resilience. How to Think Like a Roman Emperor takes readers on a transformative journey along with Marcus, following his progress from a young noble at the court of Hadrian--taken under the wing of some of the finest philosophers of his day--through to his reign as emperor of Rome at the height of its power. Robertson shows how Marcus used philosophical doctrines and therapeutic practices to build emotional resilience and endure tremendous adversity, and guides readers through applying the same methods to their own lives. Combining remarkable stories from Marcus's life with insights from modern psychology and the enduring wisdom of his philosophy, How to Think Like a Roman Emperor puts a human face on Stoicism and offers a timeless and essential guide to handling the ethical and psychological challenges we face today.
LC Classification NumberB583.R63 2019
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- 02 Sep, 2020
Well written and presented.
While I'm still new to Stoicism, I found that How To Think Like A Roman Emperor as well as other books by the author, Donald Robertson, are easy to read and understand. He writes in a story style instead of just listing quotes and principals. Maybe older, more experienced Stoics prefer the later, but I get more out of stories than just listing facts. I bought this print version as I prefer to have a book in my hands that I can page back or forward as needed. This edition is nicely printed on medium weight stock in a good size font. It is a nice size to hold - 8.5 x 5.5 .The message inside is even better.
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- 18 Aug, 2020
"STOCISM in the Time of Covid-19"
Great quick read. This will make the reading of deep philosophical ideas and concepts a great pleasure. Besides, I really don't know a single real guy who would not want to be an emperor for a day anyway Although the book will not make you an instant student of Sophocles, it will enlighten you. Perhaps, through studying the ideas of stoic thought, it can improve the quality of our highly stressed COVID-19/ intensely pressured mind sets. How to see the BIG picture in life really matters.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 11 Mar, 2020
This is a great title and drew me to purchasing the book.
The nonfiction part is very informative. The fiction part is not as compelling. I would recommend this book as revealing the Stoic philosophy in relevant and modern language. Philosophy is often not readable, but this work is very appropriate for any reader.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 20 Feb, 2022
So far, a good read!
This book was recommended by a fitness guy on You Tube. I have only read a little bit of it, but I immediately go busy highlighting important pointsVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Feb, 2020
Excellent book
Really a hard book to put down love itVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 06 Jan, 2021
As a man thinkith
“Born unequal we die equal.”Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
