Meditations: A New Translation by Marcus Aurelius | Paperback | Philosophy

About this book A new translation with an Introduction by Gregory Hays Marcus Aurelius Antoninus a d 121180 succeeded his adoptive father as emperor of Rome in a d 161 and Meditations remains one of the greatest works of spiritual and ethical reflection ever written With a profound understanding of human behavior Marcus provides insights wisdom and practical guidance on everything from living in the world to coping with adversity to interacting with others Consequently the Meditations have become required reading for statesmen and philosophers alike while generations of ordinary readers have responded to the straightforward intimacy of his style In Gregory Hays s new translation the first in a generation Marcus s thoughts speak with a new immediacy never before have they been so directly and powerfully presented A series of spiritual exercises filled with wisdom practical guidance and profound understanding of human behavior Marcus Aurelius sMeditationsremains one of the greatest works of spiritual and ethical reflection ever written Marcus s insights and adviceon everything from living in the world to coping with adversity and interacting with othershave made theMeditationsrequired reading for statesmen and philosophers alike while generations of ordinary readers have responded to the straightforward intimacy of his style In Gregory Hays s new translationthe first in a generationMarcus s thoughts speak with a new immediacy never before have they been so directly and powerfully presented Offers a modern translation of the Roman philosopher s journal The Meditations of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius are a readable exposition of the system of metaphysics known as stoicism Stoics maintained that by putting aside great passions unjust thoughts and indulgence man could acquire virtue and live at one with nature This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series Due to its age it may contain imperfections such a Key highlights - Modern Library, A nice option for a Book Lover - Great one for reading - It's a great choice for a book person Related topics philosophy, stoicism, ethics, spirituality, philosophy books, classic books, classics, stoic.