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THE MEDITATIONS OF MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS IBD

PANTIANOS CLASSICS
01 / 1906
9781789870695
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Sinopsis

The philosophical thoughts of Emperor Marcus Aurelius are presented here in a superb reprint, brimming with the intellect and sincerity of the author.Known for his tolerance and benevolence, Marcus Aurelius was the only Emperor to tolerate satire of his own character. As a ruler he was renowned for sound judgment, respected for both his military successes and for his wise, measured governance. Such deeds were derived from his education, a lifelong admirer of the Greek philosophers, Aurelius developed his own, unique interpretation of Stoicism which is encapsulated in this text.Though Aurelius was the final of the &lsquo,Five Good Emperors&rsquo,, the precepts of his Meditations would be consulted by rulers &ndash, Roman and otherwise &ndash, for millennia to follow. While Rome experienced decline and chaos, its historians and scholars remembered Marcus Aurelius as a pinnacle of competence. A man experienced in inspiring leadership in battle, Aurelius was justly considered a fountain for sound advice: how to compose oneself and judge how to act, how to practice and lead a life of virtue and contentment, and how to treat others in an even-handed yet inspiring manner are but a few of the tenets at hand.This edition of the Meditations features the much-respected translation by scholar of classics George Long.