Download or read book The Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus written by Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-05-28 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meditations is a series of intimate letters by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from AD 161 to 180, documenting his private notes to himself and his ideas on Stoic philosophy.
Download or read book The Thoughts of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus written by Marcus Aurelius and published by . This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meditations (literally "thoughts/writings addressed to himself") is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor 161-180 CE, setting forth his ideas on Stoic philosophy.A central theme to "Meditations" is to analyze your judgement of self and others and developing a cosmic perspective. As he said "You have the power to strip away many superfluous troubles located wholly in your judgement, and to possess a large room for yourself embracing in thought the whole cosmos, to consider everlasting time, to think of the rapid change in the parts of each thing, of how short it is from birth until dissolution, and how the void before birth and that after dissolution are equally infinite". He advocates finding one's place in the universe and sees that everything came from nature, and so everything shall return to it in due time. It seems at some points in his work that we are all part of a greater construct thus taking a collectivist approach rather than having an individualist perspective. Another strong theme is of maintaining focus and to be without distraction all the while maintaining strong ethical principles such as "Being a good man".His Stoic ideas often involve avoiding indulgence in sensory affections, a skill which will free a man from the pains and pleasures of the material world. He claims that the only way a man can be harmed by others is to allow his reaction to overpower him. An order or logos permeates existence. Rationality and clear-mindedness allow one to live in harmony with the logos. This allows one to rise above faulty perceptions of "good" and "bad".
Download or read book The Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus written by Marcus Aurelius and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-05-04 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meditations, -translit. Ta eis heauton, literally "things to one's self"-is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy.Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Koine Greek[1] as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement.[2] It is possible that large portions of the work were written at Sirmium, where he spent much time planning military campaigns from 170 to 180. Some of it was written while he was positioned at Aquincum on campaign in Pannonia, because internal notes tell us that the first book was written when he was campaigning against the Quadi on the river Granova (modern-day Hron) and the second book was written at Carnuntum.It is unlikely that Marcus Aurelius ever intended the writings to be published and the work has no official title, so "Meditations" is one of several titles commonly assigned to the collection. These writings take the form of quotations varying in length from one sentence to long paragraphs. Wilhelm Xylander first translated the Meditations into Latin in 1558.
Download or read book The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius written by Aurelius Marcus and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 1993 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (a.d. 121--180) embodied in his person that deeply cherished, ideal figure of antiquity, the philosopher-king. His "Meditations "are not only one of the most important expressions of the Stoic philosophy of his time but also an enduringly inspiring guide to living a good and just life. Written in moments snatched from military campaigns and the rigors of politics, these ethical and spiritual reflections reveal a mind of exceptional clarity and originality, and a spirit attuned to both the particulars of human destiny and the vast patterns that underlie it. A. S. L. Farquharson (1871--1942) spent a lifetime on his edition of the "Meditations," which is one of the outstanding twentieth-century achievements of classical scholarship. All the notes to the Farquharson translation, ampli-fying the twelve books of the "Meditations," are included in this volume.
Download or read book Meditations written by Marcus Aurelius and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-06 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meditations (Medieval Greek: "Ta eis heauton", literally "[those which are] to himself") is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy. Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Koine Greek as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. It is possible that large portions of the work were written at Sirmium, where he spent much time planning military campaigns from 170 to 180.The Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus - A new rendering based on the Foulis translation of 1742 by George W. Chrystal (1902)
Download or read book The Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus written by Marcus Aurelius and published by . This book was released on 2009-02 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marcus Aurelius was Emperor of Rome from 121 to 180. Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius was written for school age children. The author believed that children should be given the wisdom of great leaders from all eras. Marcus Aurelius believed that human happiness arises in part from man's acceptance of his duties and responsibilities. He believed that one should accept calmly what cannot be avoided and perform one's duties as well as possible. "It was the doctrine of Marcus Aurelius that most of the ills of life come to us from our own imagination, that it was not in the power of others seriously to interfere with the calm, temperate life of an individual, and that when a fellow being did anything to us that seemed unjust he was acting in ignorance, and that instead of stirring up anger within us it should stir our pity for him. Oftentimes by careful self-examination we should find that the fault was more our own than that of our fellow, and our sufferings were rather from our own opinions than from anything real."
Download or read book The Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius written by Marcus Aurelius and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius written by Marcus Aurelius and published by Digireads.Com. This book was released on 2005 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Book Jacket Status: Jacketed) The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (a.d. 121--180) embodied in his person that deeply cherished, ideal figure of antiquity, the philosopher-king. His "Meditations "are not only one of the most important expressions of the Stoic philosophy of his time but also an enduringly inspiring guide to living a good and just life. Written in moments snatched from military campaigns and the rigors of politics, these ethical and spiritual reflections reveal a mind of exceptional clarity and originality, and a spirit attuned to both the particulars of human destiny and the vast patterns that underlie it. A. S. L. Farquharson (1871--1942) spent a lifetime on his edition of the "Meditations," which is one of the outstanding twentieth-century achievements of classical scholarship. All the notes to the Farquharson translation, amplifying the twelve books of the "Meditations," are included in this volume.
Download or read book The Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Volume 1 written by Marcus Aurelius and published by Franklin Classics. This book was released on 2018-10-11 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus written by Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-05-28 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus is a philosophic work by emperor and stoic thinker Marcus Aurelius. It serves as an illuminative source for guidance and self-improvement.
Download or read book The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Translated Annotated written by Marcus Aurelius and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-03 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (26 April 121 - 17 March 180 AD) was Roman Emperor from 161 to 180, the last of the so-called Five Good Emperors. He was a practitioner of Stoicism, and his untitled writing, commonly known as the Meditations, is the most significant source of the modern understanding of ancient Stoic philosophy. There is no doubt that the Emperor's Reflections - or his Meditations, as they are generally named - are a genuine work. In the first book he speaks of himself, his family, and his teachers; and in other books he mentions himself. It was the doctrine of Marcus Aurelius that most of the ills of life come to us from our own imagination, that it was not in the power of others seriously to interfere with the calm, temperate life of an individual, and that when a fellow being did anything to us that seemed unjust he was acting in ignorance, and that instead of stirring up anger within us it should stir our pity for him. Oftentimes by careful self-examination we should find that the fault was more our own than that of our fellow, and our sufferings were rather from our own opinions than from anything real. The circle of man's knowledge is very limited, and the largest circles do not wholly include the smallest. They are intersecting and the segment common to any two is very small. Whatever lies outside this space does not exist for both. Hence arise innumerable contests. The man having the largest intelligence ought to be very generous to the other. Being thankful that he has been blessed in so many ways, he should do all in his power to enlighten his less favored fellow, rather than be angry with him on account of his misfortune. This edition of The Meditations includes: - Translation by Jeremy Collier. - Introduction and Notes by Alice Zimmern.
Download or read book Meditations written by Marcus Aurelius and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Meditations by Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius written by Marcus Aurelius and published by Book Jungle. This book was released on 2008 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marcus Aurelius was Emperor of Rome from 121 to 180. Marcus Aurelius believed that human happiness arises in part from man's acceptance of his duties and responsibilities. He believed that one should accept calmly what cannot be avoided and perform one's duties as well as possible. From the introduction " By the irony of fate this man, so gentle and good, so desirous of quiet joys and a mind free from care, was set at the head of the Roman Empire when great dangers threatened from east and west. For several years he himself commanded his armies in chief. In camp before the Quadi he dates the first book of his Meditations, and shows how he could retire within himself amid the coarse clangour of arms. The pomps and glories which he despised were all his; what to most men is an ambition or a dream, to him was a round of weary tasks which nothing but the stern sense of duty could carry him through. And he did his work well. His wars were slow and tedious, but successful. With a statesman's wisdom he foresaw the danger to Rome of the barbarian hordes from the north, and took measures to meet it. As it was, his settlement gave two centuries of respite to the Roman Empire; had he fulfilled the plan of pushing the imperial frontiers to the Elbe, which seems to have been in his mind, much more might have been accomplished. But death cut short his designs."
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Download or read book Meditations written by Marcus Aurelius and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-04 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD. He recorded his private notes and contemplations as well as the ideas on Stoic philosophy. It is unlikely that Marcus Aurelius ever intended the writings to be published. These writings take the form of quotations varying in length from one sentence to long paragraphs. Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Koine Greek as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement.A list of famous people who have embraced or admired the philosophy starts from presidents and ends with profesional athletes and musicians. The 42nd president of the United States Bill Clinton described Meditations as one of the most influential texts of his life after the Bible. Tim Ferriss -- The author, podcast host and angel investor, has been one of the best known and strongest proponents of Stoicism. The present text is translated by George Long. An English classical scholar, one of the founders (1830), and for twenty years an officer, of the Royal Geographical Society. An active member of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, for which he edited the quarterly Journal of Education (1831-1835) as well as many of its text-books. The editor of the Penny Cyclopaedia and of Knight's Political Dictionary. Also, a member of the Society for Central Education instituted in London in 1837.This book is re-edited and enhanced with hand-drawn illustrations by R. Bigfield to make the experience of reading of this ancient text more enjoyable and pleasant for a contemporary reader.
Download or read book The Meditations written by Marcus Aurelius and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-09 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (26 April 121 - 17 March 180 AD) was Roman Emperor from 161 to 180, the last of the so-called Five Good Emperors. He was a practitioner of Stoicism, and his untitled writing, commonly known as the Meditations, is the most significant source of the modern understanding of ancient Stoic philosophy.There is no doubt that the Emperor's Reflections - or his Meditations, as they are generally named - are a genuine work. In the first book he speaks of himself, his family, and his teachers; and in other books he mentions himself. It was the doctrine of Marcus Aurelius that most of the ills of life come to us from our own imagination, that it was not in the power of others seriously to interfere with the calm, temperate life of an individual, and that when a fellow being did anything to us that seemed unjust he was acting in ignorance, and that instead of stirring up anger within us it should stir our pity for him. Oftentimes by careful self-examination we should find that the fault was more our own than that of our fellow, and our sufferings were rather from our own opinions than from anything real. The circle of man's knowledge is very limited, and the largest circles do not wholly include the smallest. They are intersecting and the segment common to any two is very small. Whatever lies outside this space does not exist for both. Hence arise innumerable contests. The man having the largest intelligence ought to be very generous to the other. Being thankful that he has been blessed in so many ways, he should do all in his power to enlighten his less favored fellow, rather than be angry with him on account of his misfortune.This edition of The Meditations includes:- Translation by Jeremy Collier.- Introduction and Notes by Alice Zimmern.
Download or read book Meditations written by Marcus Aurelius and published by . This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marcus Aurelius wrote 'Meditations' around 170 - 180, whilst on a campaign in central Europe, most probably in what is now Serbia, Hungary and Austria. The 12 books that make up 'Meditations' were not written as an exercise in explaining his philosophy but rather as a personal notebook for self-improvement and study.
