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Meditations - with selected correspondence (Paperback)
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Meditations - with selected correspondence (Paperback)
Series: Oxford World's Classics
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'Do not act as if you had ten thousand years to live ... while you
have life in you, while you still can, make yourself good.' The
Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) is a private notebook
of philosophical reflections, written by a Roman emperor probably
on military campaign in Germany. In short, highly charged comments,
Marcus draws on Stoic philosophy to confront challenges that he
felt acutely, but which are also shared by all human beings - the
looming presence of death, making sense of one's social role and
projects, the moral significance of the universe. They bring us
closer to the personality of the emperor, who is often
disillusioned with his own status and with human activities in
general; they are both an historical document and a remarkable
spiritual diary. This translation by Robin Hard brings out the
eloquence and universality of Marcus' thoughts. The introduction
and notes by Christopher Gill place the Meditations firmly in the
ancient philosophical context. A selection of Marcus'
correspondence with his tutor Fronto broadens the picture of the
emperor as a person and thinker. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100
years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range
of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume
reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most
accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including
expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to
clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and
much more.
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