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Meditations (Hardcover)
Marcus Aurelius; Translated by George Long
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Meditations (Hardcover)
Marcus Aurelius; Translated by George Long
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The timeless wisdom of an ancient Stoic can become a
companion
for your own spiritual journey.
Stoicism is often portrayed as a cheerless, stiff-upper-lip
philosophy of suffering and doom. Yet as experienced through the
thoughtful and penetrating writings of Roman emperor Marcus
Aurelius (121 180 CE), the Stoic approach to life is surprisingly
rich, nuanced, clear-eyed and friendly.
With facing-page commentary that explains the texts for you,
Russell McNeil, PhD, guides you through key passages from Aurelius
s "Meditations," comprised of the emperor s collected personal
journal entries, to uncover the startlingly modern relevance his
words have today. From devotion to family and duty to country, to a
near-prophetic view of the natural world that aligns with modern
physics, Aurelius s words speak as potently today as they did two
millennia ago.
Now you can discover the tenderness, intelligence and honesty of
Aurelius s writings with no previous background in philosophy or
the classics. This SkyLight Illuminations edition offers insightful
and engaging commentary that explains the historical background of
Stoicism, as well as the ways this ancient philosophical system can
offer psychological and spiritual insight into your contemporary
life. You will be encouraged to explore and challenge Aurelius s
ideas of what makes a fulfilling life and in so doing you may
discover new ways of perceiving happiness.
"Meditations" is Marcus Aurelius' private book of reflections,
written over a series of years in far-flung places as he led the
Romans in military campaigns, quashed revolts, and dealt with the
other tribulations of governing the Empire. It is best described as
a spiritual journal, containing a record of Marcus' philosophical
exercises. The book is interesting as an example of Stoic thought
and is valuable for historical reasons as a document of the inner
life of a remarkable Roman emperor. It remains compelling, however,
because it bears witness to a profound journey of the human spirit
and speaks to us across the millennia about perennial human
problems.
The Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius wrote down his thoughts between
170 and 180. He was a late Stoic Philosopher and this one of the
few examples of this type of literature that exists today. The book
is written as personal notes to himself and his thesis is that one
can obtain inner calm irrespective of outer adversity. The text
considers good and evil, solidarity, adversity and inner freedom.
It is a book that offers wisdom, comfort and inspiration. As well
as the thought, this edition contains a biographical sketch and
summary of the philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, a number of
illustrations and both an index and index of terms.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the
1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly
expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable,
high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Classic teachings on the art of living by the great Roman emperor, statesman, and general.
The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius originally wrote the meditations collected here in the form of a personal journal during his military campaigns in the second century. In them, he reflects with great beauty and simplicity upon the Stoic virtues that lead to a happy life: self-mastery, moral strength, duty to oneself and others, detachment, and acceptance of the divine order and the way of Nature. His words of wisdom and courage continue to inspire all who struggle to live a meaningful and productive life in a troubled age.
This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series.
The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts. The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman. The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compact format that is collectible, reader-friendly, and applicable to everyday life.
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Enchiridion (Paperback)
Epictetus; Translated by George Long
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