| Author: | Marcus Aurelius | ISBN: | 9780307569769 |
| Publisher: | Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group | Publication: | September 16, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Everyman's Library | Language: | English |
| Author: | Marcus Aurelius |
| ISBN: | 9780307569769 |
| Publisher: | Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group |
| Publication: | September 16, 2009 |
| Imprint: | Everyman's Library |
| Language: | English |
The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (a.d. 121—180) embodied in his person that deeply cherished, ideal figure of antiquity, the philosopher-king. His Meditations are not only one of the most important expressions of the Stoic philosophy of his time but also an enduringly inspiring guide to living a good and just life. Written in moments snatched from military campaigns and the rigors of politics, these ethical and spiritual reflections reveal a mind of exceptional clarity and originality, and a spirit attuned to both the particulars of human destiny and the vast patterns that underlie it.
The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (a.d. 121—180) embodied in his person that deeply cherished, ideal figure of antiquity, the philosopher-king. His Meditations are not only one of the most important expressions of the Stoic philosophy of his time but also an enduringly inspiring guide to living a good and just life. Written in moments snatched from military campaigns and the rigors of politics, these ethical and spiritual reflections reveal a mind of exceptional clarity and originality, and a spirit attuned to both the particulars of human destiny and the vast patterns that underlie it.
