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Meditations (Dover Thrift Editions) – Paperback By Marcus Aurelius – GOOD

Meditations (Dover Thrift Editions) – Paperback By Marcus Aurelius – GOOD Presented here in a specially modernized version of the classic George Long translation, one of the world’s most famous and influential books, Meditations, by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 121–180), outlines a philosophy of commitment to virtue above pleasure and tranquility above happiness. Ascending to the imperial throne in A.D. 161, Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 121–180) found his reign beset by natural disasters and war. In the wake of these challenges, he set down a series of private reflections, incorporating the Stoic precepts he used to cope with his life as a warrior and administrator of an empire This eloquent and moving work draws and enriches the tradition of Stoicism, which stressed the search for inner peace and ethical certainty in an apparently chaotic world. Serenity was to be achieved by emulating in one’s personal conduct the underlying orderliness and lawfulness of nature. And in the face of inevitable pain, loss, and death—the suffering at the core of life—Aurelius counsels stoic detachment from the things that are beyond one’s control and a focus on one’s own will and perception. This updated and revised edition of the classic George Long translation is easily accessible to contemporary readers. It not only provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind and personality of a highly principled Roman of the second century, but also offers today’s readers a practical and inspirational guide to the challenges of everyday life. “Consider that everything is opinion, and opinion is in your power. Take away then, when you choose, your opinion, and like a mariner who has rounded the headland, you will find calm, everything stable, and a waveless bay.” Shop Dover for an incredible variety of classic nonfiction. We offer low-priced collections of speeches, histories, biographies, quotations, philosophies, essays, important documents, and more.

The Meditations Of Marcus Aurelius – Large Print, Large Format, Illustrated…

Please refer to the section BELOW (and NOT ABOVE) this line for the product details – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Title:The Meditations Of Marcus Aurelius – Large Print, Large Format, Illustrated: Giant 8 5 X 11 Size: Large, Clear Print & Pictures – Complete & UnabridISBN13:9781974658220ISBN10:1974658228Author:Media, Carlile (Illustrator), Long, George (Translator), Aurelius, Marcus (Author)Description:(This is a RePrint) – Binding:Paperback, PaperbackPublisher:Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublication Date:2017-08-17Weight:0.89 lbsDimensions:0.36” H x 11” L x 8.5” WNumber of Pages:168Language:English

Marcus Aurelius Meditations (Paperback)

Further DetailsTitle: MeditationsCondition: NewEAN: 9788175994751ISBN: 9788175994751Publisher: Fingerprint! PublishingFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: 08/01/2017Language: EnglishCountry/Region of Manufacture: INAuthor: Marcus AureliusGenre: Philosophy & SpiritualityRelease Year: 2017 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.