Meditations

By Marcus Aurelius

Book Overview

"Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius offers profound insights into Stoic philosophy, serving as a timeless guide to self-improvement and ethical living. Penned by the Roman Emperor himself, this collection of personal reflections explores fundamental questions about life, death, and the pursuit of wisdom. Aurelius grapples with universal challenges, providing practical advice on managing emotions, facing adversity with resilience, and living in accordance with nature.

A cornerstone of ancient philosophy, "Meditations" provides a framework for cultivating inner peace and finding meaning in a chaotic world. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to inspire readers to embrace virtue, practice self-discipline, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their place in the cosmos. This meticulously prepared print edition invites you to engage with Aurelius's timeless wisdom and discover its relevance to your own life. A must-read for anyone seeking guidance on how to live a more fulfilling and meaningful existence.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1023083310
• ISBN13: 9781023083317
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

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Bought this as a gift for my son but it looks like it has been water damaged, not what I would call "good" condition.

Best book I’ve read!

This book helped change my perspective on life. Helped me to find a more positive mindset and allows me to fight everyday struggles more easily. If the most powerful man in the world battled his inner demons and won, I can too!

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2000 year old wisdom at your fingertips

I couldn't help chuckling and nodding my head continually while reading Marcus' Meditations. His thoughts and life principles can be seen as repetitious through out Meditations (the books within it pretty much cover the same territory over and over, but actually cement his views firmly within your mind)yet they will give you great pause and reflection upon your own life. I can't think of any better primer for living in today's crazed, money-obsessed, celebrity-driven and unbelievably shallow world. He is a Stoic by definition, of course, but the man really knew the world and Man all too well and he would find no surprise in the opinionated, self-righteous nature of the 21st century. It's a short book, but is best read slowly and savored intellectually. I couldn't help but feel that all the Tony Robbins, Eckhard Tolles, Wayne Dyers, Deepok Chopras and Dr's Phils of our silly world pale next to his simple, yet solid principles and to some degree their books are derivitive of Aurelius' work. Highly recommended! I never reread books - there are too many wanting my time, but I will do so with this one. In truth it's a startling honest and insightful book of how to run your life and should be stuck in your backpack or suitcase for those times when you lose your patience with people, grow disillusioned and world-weary, or just want to travel back through time and communicate with a man that actually ran the entire Western World for a while, a man who took never took himself or the trappings of the world all that seriously.

A timeless meditation book for anyone

Here is a great book of meditations for both believers and atheists. Marcus Aurelius was emperor of Rome with an unfaithful wife, a worthless son, and the duties of leading an army for 13 years in what is now Germany. Trying to cheer and console himself in the middle of a desolate area, he wrote down what he remembered of the Stoic philosophy which he had studied. His thoughts are inspiring and provoking. This is the book you want with you when life becomes tough. As Marcus' view of god is a pantheistic one, anyone can profit from his thoughts, whether atheist or believer. A book to read ever few years. Highly recommended.