Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Stoic Principles for Self-Improvement
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| Rating | : | 4.67 (566 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B071NVBNT6 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 183 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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"It's worth trying different translations" according to davidhmorgan. I don't know who did the translation for this one but I found it very difficult to follow. This prompted me to look around and I found another translation by George Long (Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus 1862). Even though it's not a recent translation, Long's version is often easier to understand. Compare. A word of caution Amazon lumps different translations together as merely variations on how the book is delivered. In this case, the Hays translation is the hardcover, while the authors who translated the paperback and Kindle versions aren't specified. So use the tools available (look inside, free sample) to get an idea of the la. "Second Sight and Sixth Sense" according to Kristy Von. This is Marcus Aurelius', the last of the five great Roman emperors, personal diary which he had written for his eyes only. It is short and easy to read with brilliant insights. Well worth the read. Over the years, I've read it three times. Aurelius, such as Aquinas and a Kempis and Augustine, were gifted with
Serenity was to be achieved by emulating in one's personal conduct the underlying orderliness and lawfulness of nature. Reflecting the emperor's own noble and self-sacrificing code of conduct, this eloquent and moving work draws and enriches the tradition of Stoicism, which stressed the search for inner peace and ethical certainty in an apparently chaotic world. And in the face of inevitable pain, loss, and death - the suffering at the core of life - Aurelius counsels stoic detachment from the things that are beyond one's control and a focus on one's own will and perception. It not only provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind and personality of a highly principled Roman of the second century but also offers today's listeners a practical and inspirational guide to the challenges of everyday life.. In the wake of these challenges, he set down a series of private reflections, outlining a philosophy of commitment to virtue above pleasure and tranquility above happiness. Ascending to the imperial throne in AD 161, Aurelius found his reign beset by natural disasters and war. One of the world's most famous and influential books, Meditations, by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (AD 121 - 180), incorporates the stoic precepts he used to cope with his life as a