✍︎ About the Author · Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 CE and is remembered both as a ruler and as one of the best-known figures associated with Stoic philosophy. Born in 121 CE, he was educated in literature, rhetoric and philosophy before eventually becoming emperor. During a reign marked by war, disease and political responsibilities, Marcus continued to practise the principles of Stoicism. His private writings, later collected as Meditations, have become one of the most widely read works of ancient philosophy and continue to influence readers seeking clarity, resilience and self-discipline.
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Meditations
by Marcus Aurelius
Meditations is a remarkable collection of personal reflections written by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. Never intended for publication, these private notes reveal a ruler repeatedly reminding himself how to live with discipline, patience, humility and reason. Drawing on Stoic philosophy, Marcus reflects on the temporary nature of life, the importance of controlling one’s responses and the need to act according to principle rather than emotion or external approval. His observations are practical, direct and deeply personal. Written nearly two thousand years ago, Meditations continues to speak to modern readers because its questions remain familiar: how should we respond to difficulty, ambition, criticism, loss and uncertainty? Its calm and thoughtful approach has made it one of the most enduring works of philosophy and self-reflection.
- Genre
- Philosophy / Stoicism / Self-Reflection
- Series
- Nu Voice Paperback Classics
- Binding
- Paperback
- Pages
- 188
- ISBN
- 978-81-688351-2-2
- Combo eligible
- Yes
✍︎ About the Author · Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 CE and is remembered both as a ruler and as one of the best-known figures associated with Stoic philosophy. Born in 121 CE, he was educated in literature, rhetoric and philosophy before eventually becoming emperor. During a reign marked by war, disease and political responsibilities, Marcus continued to practise the principles of Stoicism. His private writings, later collected as Meditations, have become one of the most widely read works of ancient philosophy and continue to influence readers seeking clarity, resilience and self-discipline.