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  • Published: 29 August 2011
  • ISBN: 9780143566328
  • Imprint: Penguin Press
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 254
  • RRP: $15.99

Meditations




These spiritual reflections of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) show a leader trying to make sense of himself and the universe, and cover diverse topics such as the question of virtue, human rationality and the nature of the gods.

In developing his personal beliefs, Aurelius created one of the greatest works of philosophy: a series of wise and practical aphorisms that have been consulted by statesmen, thinkers and everyday philosophers for almost two thousand years.

  • Published: 29 August 2011
  • ISBN: 9780143566328
  • Imprint: Penguin Press
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 254
  • RRP: $15.99

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About the author

Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD). He was a Roman emperor who ruled from 161 AD to 180 AD and is known for his Stoic philosophy and his book Meditations which is a collection of his personal reflections on life and his philosophy. He was educated in philosophy, rhetoric, and literature by some of the best teachers of his time including the famous Fronto. The writings of Epictetus, a famous Stoic philosopher greatly influenced him. His main ideology of life was to live a virtuous life and he emphasized the importance of reason, self-discipline, and moral responsibility.

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