Meditations - Couverture souple

Aurelius, Marcus

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1497379636 ISBN 13 : 9781497379633

Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Synopsis

“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”

‘Meditations’ is a series of personal reflections by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor 161–180 CE, 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 the emperor's philosophical exercises.

Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement.

The writings take the form of quotations varying in length from one sentence to long paragraphs. He covers topics as diverse as the question of virtue, human rationality, the nature of the gods, and his own emotions, spanning from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation. Aurelius also sets forth his ideas on Stoic philosophy.

The influence ‘Meditations’ has had over centuries of thought is immeasurable. This "unendingly moving and inspiring" work is often cited alongside Jean Jacques Rousseau’s ‘Confessions’ and St. Augustine’s ‘Confessions’ in discussions of the most profoundly spiritual works outside of the Bible.

Recently, former U.S. President Bill Clinton called ‘Meditations’ his favorite book.

A propos du livre

‘Meditations’ is a series of personal reflections by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor 161–180 CE, 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 the emperor's philosophical exercises.

Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement.

The writings take the form of quotations varying in length from one sentence to long paragraphs. He covers topics as diverse as the question of virtue, human rationality, the nature of the gods, and his own emotions, spanning from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation. Aurelius also sets forth his ideas on Stoic philosophy.

The influence ‘Meditations’ has had over centuries of thought is immeasurable. This "unendingly moving and inspiring" work is often cited alongside Jean Jacques Rousseau’s ‘Confessions’ and St. Augustine’s ‘Confessions’ in discussions of the most profoundly spiritual works outside of the Bible.

Recently, former U.S. President Bill Clinton called ‘Meditations’ his favorite book.

Extrait

Book One

1. Courtesy and serenity of temper I first learnt to know from my grandfather Verus.

2. Manliness without ostentation I learnt from what I have heard and remember of my father.

3. My mother set me an example of piety and generosity, avoidance of all uncharitableness - not in actions only, but in thought as well - and a simplicity of life quite unlike the usual habits of the rich.

4. To my great-grandfather I owed the advice to dispense with the education of the schools and have good masters at home instead - and to realize that no expense should be grudged for this purpose.

5. It was my tutor who dissuaded me from patronizing Green or Blue* at the races, or Light or Heavy† in the ring; and encouraged me not to be afraid of work, to be sparing in my wants, attend to my own needs, mind my own business, and never listen to gossip.

* The colours of the rival charioteers in the Circus. Roman enthusiasm for these races was unbounded; successful drivers earned large fortunes and became popular idols.

† In one form of gladiatorial combat (the ‘Thracian’) the opponents were armed with light round bucklers; in another (the ‘Samnite’) they carried heavy oblong shields.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1497379636
• ISBN 13: 9781497379633
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 84
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