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Stephens, William O.

 
9781836391166: Marcus Aurelius: Philosopher-king
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ISBN 10 : 1836391161 ISBN 13 : 9781836391166
Editeur : Reaktion Books, 2025

Synopsis

This book guides us through the fascinating life and writings of Marcus Aurelius, the only Roman emperor celebrated for centuries for his decency and earnest Stoic philosophy. Philosopher William O. Stephens explores Marcus’s reluctant rise to power, his marriage and his efforts to mould his son into a just successor. He examines Marcus’s Stoic tenets as he describes the struggles of dealing with a fifteen-year pandemic, the betrayal of a trusted general, social upheaval centred on a new ‘superstition’ – C

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À propos de l'auteur

William O. Stephens is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Creighton University. His books include Epictetus’s Encheiridion: A New Translation and Guide to Stoic Ethics (with Scott Aikin, 2023) and Marcus Aurelius: A Guide for the Perplexed (2012).

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This book guides us through the fascinating life and writings of Marcus Aurelius, the only Roman emperor celebrated for centuries for his decency and earnest Stoic philosophy. Philosopher William O. Stephens explores Marcus’s reluctant rise to power, his marriage and his efforts to mould his son into a just successor. He examines Marcus’s Stoic tenets as he describes the struggles of dealing with a fifteen-year pandemic, the betrayal of a trusted general, social upheaval centred on a new ‘superstition’ – C

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The gripping life, times, thought and legacy of Stoic emperor Marcus Aurelius.

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Éditeur
Reaktion Books
Date d'édition
2025
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1836391161
ISBN 13 
9781836391166
Reliure
Relié
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
232
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non disponible
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