Thoughts Of Marcus Aurelius - Couverture souple

Aurelius, Emperor Of Rome Marcus

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9376802071 ISBN 13 : 9789376802074

Editeur : Double 9 Books, 2026

Synopsis

Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius presents a deeply reflective exploration of inner discipline moral responsibility and the search for clarity amid uncertainty. The work unfolds as a series of personal reflections that examine how reason can guide conduct in the face of pressure loss and impermanence. Calmness and self control are treated as practical virtues essential for leadership and daily life rather than abstract ideals. The reflections emphasize acceptance of change and mortality, encouraging detachment from excess desire pride and external validation. Duty to society and respect for shared humanity emerge as central concerns, reinforcing the idea that individual well being is inseparable from ethical action. Challenges are reframed as opportunities for growth testing patience integrity and resolve. Harmony with nature and rational order is presented as a guiding principle for meaningful living. The text blends philosophy with lived experience offering concise observations meant to steady the mind cultivate resilience and align intention with purpose. Through persistent self examination it promotes deliberate action grounded in reason humility and commitment to the common good.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Emperor Of Rome Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was born on April 26, 121 AD, in Rome, Italy, and died on March 17, 180 AD, in Pannonia, present day Austria. He served as Roman emperor from 161 to 180 and was a prominent Stoic philosopher. As a member of the Nerva Antonine dynasty, he belonged to the line of rulers later known as the Five Good Emperors, a period associated with relative stability and effective governance. He married Faustina the Younger in 145 AD and had several children, including Commodus, Lucilla, and Marcus Annius Verus Caesar, with Commodus later succeeding him as emperor. Alongside his political and military responsibilities, Marcus Aurelius cultivated a philosophical outlook centered on self discipline, rational judgment, duty, and acceptance of fate. His writings reflect a commitment to Stoic principles, emphasizing moral responsibility, inner restraint, and service to the common good. Remembered as both a ruler and thinker, his legacy lies in uniting philosophical reflection with the practical burdens of leadership, presenting ethical conduct as essential to power and public life.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9376802071
• ISBN 13: 9789376802074
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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