A translation of one of the most important texts of Western philosophy Few ancient works have been as influential as the MEDITATIONS of Marcus Aurelius A series of spiritual exercises filled with wisdom practical guidance & profound understanding of human behaviour it remains one of the greatest works of spiritual & ethical reflection ever written Marcus's insights & advice
- on everything from living in the world to coping with adversity & interacting with others
- have made the MEDITATIONS required reading for statesmen & philosophers alike while generations of ordinary readers have responded to the straightforward intimacy of his style In Gregory Hays's new translation
- the first in thirty-five years
- Marcus's thoughts speak with a new immediacy In fresh & unencumbered English Hays vividly conveys the spareness & compression of the original Greek text Never before have Marcus's insights been so directly & powerfully presented



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' Do not act as if you had ten thousand years to live while you have life in you while you still can make yourself good' The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) is a private notebook of philosophical reflections written by a Roman emperor probably on military campaign in Germany In short highly charged comments Marcus draws on Stoic philosophy to confront challenges that he felt acutely but which are also shared by all human beings
- the looming presence of death making sense of one's social role & projects the moral significance of the universe They bring us closer to the personality of the emperor who is often disillusioned with his own status & with human activities in general; they are both an historical document & a remarkable spiritual diary This translation by Robin Hard brings out the eloquence & universality of Marcus' thoughts The introduction & notes by Christopher Gill place the Meditations firmly in the ancient philosophical context A selection of Marcus' correspondence with his tutor Fronto broadens the picture of the emperor as a person & thinker ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more
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The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (AD 121-180) embodied in his person that ideal figure of antiquity the philosopher-king His Meditations reveal a mind of exceptional clarity & originality & a spirit attuned to the particulars of human destiny 256 pages Aurelius Marcus ...

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Originally written only for his personal consumption Marcus Aurelius's Meditations has become a key text in the understanding of Roman Stoic philosophy This Penguin Classics edition is translated with notes by Martin Hammond & an introduction by Diskin Clay Written in Greek by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a wide range of fascinating spiritual reflections & exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself & make sense of the universe Spanning from doubt & despair to conviction & exaltation they cover such diverse topics as the question of virtue human rationality the nature of the gods & Aurelius's own emotions But while the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation in developing his beliefs Marcus also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy a series of wise & practical aphorisms that have been consulted & admired by statesmen thinkers & ordinary readers for almost two thousand years Martin Hammond's new translation fully expresses the intimacy & eloquence of the original work with detailed notes elucidating the text This edition also

Includes:: an introduction by Diskin Clay exploring the nature & development of the Meditations a chronology further reading & full indexes Marcus Aelius Aurelius Antoninus (121-80) was adopted by the emperor Antoninus Pius & succeeded him in 161 (as joint emperor with adoptive brother Lucius Verus) He ruled alone from 169 & spent much of his reign in putting down various rebellions & was a persecutor of Christians His fame rest above all on his Meditations a series of reflections strongly influenced by Epictetus which represent a Stoic outlook on life He was succeeded by his natural son thus ending the period of the adoptive emperors If you enjoyed Meditations you might like Seneca's Letters from a Stoic also available in Penguin Classics

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In this volume Louise L Hay shares her philosophy of life on a multitude of subjects from addictions to fears to spiritual laws & everything in between Her insights offer meditations & practical knowledge to apply to your day-to-day life " This is a book of ideas to spark your own creative thinking process It will give you an opportunity to see other ways to approach your experiences Begin anywhere in this book Open it at will The message will be perfect for you at that moment It may confirm what you already believe or it may challenge you It is all part of the growth process" Louise L Hay ...

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This fully updated 6th edition has had a complete facelift & is now published in full colour in a new format Throughout the work has been updated & in places expanded It now

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