Meditations - Couverture souple

Aurelius, Marcus

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9815280031 ISBN 13 : 9789815280036

Editeur : Select Classics, 2025

Synopsis

"Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth." One of the earliest works of Greek philosophy, Meditations is a collection of deep insights into the complexities of human emotions. In his exemplary work, Marcus Aurelius expresses his gratitude to the ones from whom he learnt important qualities and lessons in life. He reflects over a wide range of subjects including the mind and thoughts, life and death, goodness, self-judgement, leadership. Told through the story of five emperors, Aurelius offer a series of reflections as the emperors struggle to understand these truths of life. Marcus Aurelius's philosophy has the strength to align the human mind with clarity of direction and bring calm to distressed heart.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD). He was a Roman emperor who ruled from 161 AD to 180 AD and is known for his Stoic philosophy and his book Meditations which is a collection of his personal reflections on life and his philosophy. He was educated in philosophy, rhetoric, and literature by some of the best teachers of his time including the famous Fronto. The writings of Epictetus, a famous Stoic philosopher greatly influenced him. His main ideology of life was to live a virtuous life and he emphasized the importance of reason, self-discipline, and moral responsibility.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Select Classics
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9815280031
• ISBN 13: 9789815280036
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192
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• Personne responsable: non disponible