Dive into a collection of thought-provoking essays from one of the most remarkable figures in history, Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. In Meditations, Marcus Aurelius lays out his personal philosophy of stoicism, which involves honing one's discipline...
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Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Umwelt Nürtingen-Geislingen, Bibliothek Nürtingen
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Dive into a collection of thought-provoking essays from one of the most remarkable figures in history, Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. In Meditations, Marcus Aurelius lays out his personal philosophy of stoicism, which involves honing one's discipline and eschewing base or excessive sensual pleasures. A must-read for fans of ancient history and philosophy
CONTENTS; Introduction; The First Book; The Second Book; The Third Book; The Fourth Book; The Fifth Book; The Sixth Book; The Seventh Book; The Eighth Book; The Ninth Book; The Tenth Book; The Eleventh Book; The Twelfth Book; Appendix; Notes; Glossary; Endnotes;
Stoic philosopher and tutor to the young emperor Nero, Seneca wrote moral essays - exercises in practical philosophy - on how to live in a troubled world. Strikingly applicable today, his thoughts on happiness and other subjects are here combined in...
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Sächsische Landesbibliothek - Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Dresden
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Stoic philosopher and tutor to the young emperor Nero, Seneca wrote moral essays - exercises in practical philosophy - on how to live in a troubled world. Strikingly applicable today, his thoughts on happiness and other subjects are here combined in a clear, modern translation with an introduction on Seneca's life and philosophy.
Translated from the Latin. - Previously issued in print: 2007. - Includes bibliographical references. - Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on June 30, 2016)