Meditations Paperback | Pages: 303 pages

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Original Title:	Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν
ISBN:	0140449337 (ISBN13: 9780140449334)
Edition Language:	English URL https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/35489/meditations/9780140449334.html
Characters:	Antoninus Pius
Setting:	Roman Empire

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Written in Greek by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. While the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation and encouragement, Marcus Aurelius also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy: a timeless collection that has been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers and readers throughout the centuries.

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Title	:	Meditations
Author	:	Marcus Aurelius
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Penguin Classics
Pages	:	Pages: 303 pages
Published	:	April 27th 2006 by Penguin Books (first published 180)
Categories	:	Philosophy. Nonfiction. Classics. History

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By today's standards, a bog-standard blog.The only reason that this was preserved in the first place is that the author happened to be a Roman emperor. (That, and that ancient Rome didn't have LiveJournal.) The only reason that Meditations is still being published today is that once a book gets labeled "classic," hardly anyone who reads it has the grapes to admit that it just wasn't that good. Well...the emperor has no clothes.

The element that stands out in in Aurelius's meditations, other than his stoicism, is his utter thankfullness for the blessings around him. Every wise book I have written has marveled at the absolute wonder that is existence and understood what a gift it is. The other aspect of the writing that stands out is the injunction towards mildness. Excesses come in all forms, including philosophy, which can be corrupted by sophists and unneeded study. Not a flattering appraisal for someone like me who

In many important ways, the reflections of Marcus Aurelius (121-180) crystallize the philosophical wisdom of the Greco-Roman world. This little book was written as a diary to himself while emperor fighting a war out on the boarder of the Roman Empire and today this book is known to us as The Meditations.The Roman philosophers are not as well known or as highly regarded as Greek philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, or Zeno the Stoic - and for a simple reason: the Roman thinkers were

Like the Tao Te Ching, this is a collection of short, powerful statements. If only Aurelius had as much humor as Lao Tzu, or as generous a view of life. Still, some of Aurelius's reflections have a cold, wintery beauty about them. Best read as poetry rather than any philosophy to take to heart. Only readable in small bites, which makes it perfect for the subway.



I view this work as a valuable resource, after all, it's not often one knows the private thoughts of an individual, let alone one of the more successful Roman Emperors. Only occasionally does it feel like the work of a Roman Emperor. Never do we get the feeling that it's written mid battle and amid the varied intrigue attending empire maintenance. Most often it's a welcome blend of philosophical pondering and practical advice.My favorite Books were One, Eight, and Eleven. It's appropriate, and

Greatest Book I've ever read. "What a book is this, I'll kept it with me until my death."Everyone should read it once in a life to know Philosophy Of Life."The best provision for a happy life is to dissecteverything, view its own nature, and divide it intomatter and form. To practise honesty in good earnest,and speak truth from the very .soul of you. Whatremains but to live easy and cheerful, and crowdone good action so close to another that there maynot be the least empty space between