Meditations by Marcus Aurelius - Timeless Stoic Philosophy Classics - New Hardcover Edition

Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Hardcover. ISBN: 9789124026899. Publisher: Rupa Publications. Overview. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is one of the most influential works of Western philosophy, a private journal of reflections written by a Roman Emperor determined to live wisely and act justly. This brand new hardcover edition brings the timeless teachings of Stoicism to a new generation of readers. Composed as personal notes rather than a polished treatise, the book offers unfiltered insight into how one of history's great leaders thought about duty, mortality, and virtue.. About the Book. Written in Greek during military campaigns in the second century AD, Meditations was never intended for publication. Marcus Aurelius set down these thoughts purely for his own guidance, working through questions of how to remain calm under pressure, how to treat others with fairness even when they behave badly, and how to accept the things beyond one's control. The result is a collection of short, often aphoristic passages grouped into twelve books, each returning again and again to core Stoic themes: the impermanence of life, the importance of reason over emotion, and the duty to act with integrity regardless of circumstance.. What makes Meditations remarkable is its candour. Rather than lecturing readers, Marcus Aurelius is seen wrestling with his own doubts, frustrations, and fears, reminding himself of the principles he wished to live by. This intimate tone is part of why the text has r...