Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius
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"Written in Greek by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, the 'Meditations' of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. While the 'Meditations' were composed to provide personal consolation and encouragement, Marcus Aurelius also created one of...
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In 1815 a manuscript containing one of the long-lost treasures of antiquity was discovered?the letters of Marcus Cornelius Fronto, reputed to have been one of the greatest Roman orators. But this find disappointed many nineteenth-century readers, who had hoped for the letters to convey all of the political drama of Cicero?s. That the collection included passionate love letters between Fronto and the future emperor Marcus Aurelius was politely ignored?or...
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In addition to the acclaim he garnered as a military leader and as Roman Emperor in the years 161 to 180, Marcus Aurelius Antoninus is regarded as one of the key figures in the philosophical school of thought known as Stoicism. This collection of essays and aphorisms offers a comprehensive introduction to Marcus Aurelius' unique take on life and leadership.
5) Meditaciones
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Dentro del mundo de la fi losofía, existen libros de una mayor o menor utilidad práctica. Meditaciones, de Marco Aurelio, lo es. Con un lenguaje claro y familiar ofrece enseñanzas sencillas y concisas que mejora nuestra vida si logramos asimilarlas correctamente. Párrafos cortos, ideas de gran profundidad, lenguaje muy cercano... y llegamos a los principios e ideas que guiaron su vida como político y lo convirtieron en uno de los mejores gobernantes...
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Marcus Aurelius was Roman Emperor from 161 C.E. to his death in 180 C.E. He was destined to be a leader, having been born into a prominent family. During his era, Romans who inherited power and vast fortunes were expected to set an example. Written in the form of confessions, his meditations provide a window into his insights on duty, virtue, and humility.
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"Meditations is a series of personal journals written by Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome from 169 to 180 AD. The last of the 'Five Good Emperors,' he was the most powerful and influential man in the Western world at the time. Marcus was one of the leaders of Stoicism, a philosophy of personal ethics which sought resilience and virtue through personal action and responsibility. Stoicism, viewed as a foundation of modern self-help, has inspired many...
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"Stunning artworks bring more than sixty reflections from the iconic Stoic work Meditations by Marcus Aurelius to vivid life. "What is not good for the hive is not good for the bee either"--Marcus Aurelius. Roman Emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius wrote the twelve books of Meditations over two thousand years ago as a personal diary of notes, nudges, and mental exercises to help him live a good life. His work has since become one of the greatest...
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"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...
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Great books of the Western world volume 12
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"This great poem stands with Virgil's Aeneid as one of the vital and enduring achievements of Latin literature.... Based on the tenets of Epicurean philosophy, On the Nature of Things asserts that matter is composed of an infinite number of small particles; that even the soul, like the body, is made up of these atoms and dissolves painlessly after death; that there is no afterlife and therefore no cause for fear; and that the universe operates without...
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"The essential writings from the three pillars of Stoicism. Bringing together the essential writings of the three most influential Stoic philosophers, The Essential Stoic is an accessible and instructive guide to living a better life through the teachings of Stoicism, and includes an insightful introduction from Mark Tuitert, Olympic speed skater and bestselling author of The Stoic Mindset. Distilling the wisdom of the three Stoic masters, this volume...