Audiobooks by Marcus Aurelius

50+ Classic collection. Political science: The Art of War, The Republic, The Athenian Constitution,

Political science is the scientific study of politics. It is a social science dealing with systems of governance and power, and the analysis of political activities, political thought, political behavior, and associated constitutions and laws. Contents: Sun Tzu. The Art of War Lao Tzu. Tao Te Ching Plato. The Republic Aristotle. The Athenian Constitution Marcus Aurelius. Meditations Niccolo Machiavelli. The Prince Thomas More. Utopia Tommaso Campanella. The City of the Sun Francis Bacon. The New Atlantis Thomas Paine. Common Sense Richard Henry Lee. Lee Resolution Thomas Jefferson. Declaration of Independence James Madison. - Virginia Plan - Constitution of the United States - Bill of Rights - Northwest Ordinance George Washington. President George Washington's First Inaugural Speech Great Historical Documents of the United States: - Federal Judiciary Act - Marbury v. Madison - Articles of Confederation - Treaty of Alliance with France - Treaty of Paris John Stuart Mil. Utilitarianism Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. The Communist Manifesto Vladimir Lenin: - The State and Revolution - The Three Sources and Three Component Parts of Marxism - Vladimir Lenin To the Citizens of Russia! - Vladimir Lenin To Workers, Soldiers, and Peasants! - Report on Peace - Report on Land - Decree on Abolishment of Capital Punishment - Decree on Transfer of Power to the Soviets - Decree on Establishment of the Workers' and Peasants' Government - Decree on Elections for the Constituent Assembly - Decree on Suppression of Hostile Newspapers - Decree on Transfer of Food Control to Municipalities - Decree on an Eight-Hour Working Day - Decree on the Right to Issue Laws - Resolution on the Right of Sovnarkom to Issue Decrees - Decree on Social Insurance - Declaration of the Rights of the People of Russia - Decree on Organization of Volost Land Committees - Decree on Transfer of Power and the Means of Production to the Toilers - Decree Proclaiming Advertising a State Monopoly - Decree Abolishing Classes and Civil Ranks - Decree on Workers' Control - Resolution on Relation of the Central Executive Committee to the Sovnarkom - Decree on the Right to Call for Re-Elections - Decree on Establishment of the Extraordinary Commission to Fight Counter-Revolution - V. I. Lenin Note To F. E. Dzerzhinsky with a Draft of A Decree On Fighting Counter-Revolutionaries And Saboteurs Rosa Luxemburg. Reform or Revolution Peter Kropotkin. The Conquest of Bread Emma Goldman. Anarchism: What It Really Stands For Leon Trotsky. Fascism: What It Is and How to Fight It

Emma Goldman, Francis Bacon, John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, Lao Tzu, Leon Trotsky, Marcus Aurelius, Niccolo Machiavelli, Peter Kropotkin, Plato, Rosa Luxemburg, Sun Tzu, Thomas More, Thomas Paine, Tommaso Campanella, Vladimir Lenin (Author), Alfred Costa, Andrew Roberts, Douglass Scott, Jamey Lewis, Joe Phoenix, Jowanna Lewis, Kenneth Elliot, Mark Bowen, Peter Coates, Richard Williams (Narrator)

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The Philosophy Collection: Meditations; Beyond Good and Evil; The Art of War; The Republic; & More

This collection, read by Audie award-winning narrators, includes unabridged recordings of 11 of the most renowned, widely-read, and essential philosophical works from Ancient Greece and Asia to 19th century America, including: - Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius - The Book of Five Rings, by Miyamoto Musashi - Self Reliance, by Ralph Waldo Emerson - Beyond Good and Evil, by Friedrich Nietzsche - Fear and Trembling, by Søren Kierkegaard - The Art of War, by Sun Tzu - The Enchiridion & Discourses, by Epictetus - The Analects of Confucius, by Confucius - The Republic, by Plato - On the Nature of Things, by Lucretius - Letters from a Stoic, by Seneca This audiobook is fully indexed. Once downloaded, each book and chapter will be listed so you can easily navigate to the individual section.

Confucius, Epictetus, Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, Lucretius, Marcus Aurelius, Miyamoto Musashi, Plato, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Seneca, Sun Tzu, Søren Kierkegaard (Author), Malk Williams, Peter Noble (Narrator)

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Meditations

Written in Greek by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. While the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation and encouragement, Aurelius also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy: a timeless collection that has been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers, and readers throughout the centuries.

Marcus Aurelius (Author), Peter Noble (Narrator)

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Meditations

'Meditations' is a series of personal writings by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. It is a collection of philosophical reflections and insights that provide a glimpse into the Stoic philosophy practiced by Marcus Aurelius. The work is considered one of the greatest works of philosophy and has been widely read and studied for its timeless wisdom.

Marcus Aurelius (Author), Jason Smith (Narrator)

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The MEDITATIONS of Marcus Aurelius

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 and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Spanning from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation, they cover such diverse topics as the question of virtue, human rationality, the nature of the gods and the values of leadership. 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 and practical aphorisms that have been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers and ordinary readers for almost two thousand years.

Marcus Aurelius (Author), Graham Dunlop (Narrator)

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[Turkish] - Düsünceler

Dünya klasiklerinin ölümsüz bir basyapiti! Marcus Aurelius’un “Düsünceler” adli sesli kitabini dinlemenizi memnuniyetle teklif ediyoruz! Bugün dünya zor zamanlardan geçiyor ve hepimiz çogu zaman istikrardan, kendimize ve gelecegimize güvenmekten yoksun kaliyoruz. Marcus Aurelius’un eseri, hayatin zorluklariyla nasil basa çikilacagini ögrenmek, özdenetim gelistirmek ve gerçekligi oldugu gibi kabul edip ona ragmen degil, ona uygun yasamak isteyenler için mükemmel bir rehber olacaktir. Marcus Aurelius, geç dönem Stoaciligin temsilcisi olan ve tarihe “tahttaki filozof” olarak geçen bir Roma imparatoruydu. Hüküm sürdügü dönem antik çag tarihinin altin çagi olarak kabul edilir. Bu kitap aforistik düsüncelerden olusan bir derlemedir. “Düsünceler”de Roma imparatoru hayat ve onun nasil yasanmasi gerektigi üzerine düsünüyor. Insanin ölüme, söhrete, paraya, seylere olan sevgisine ve zevklere karsi tutumuna çok dikkat ediyor. Kitapta ayrica dünyayla, kendiyle, etrafindaki insanlarla ve kaderle uyum konularina da deginiyor. Marcus Aurelius’un kaderi kabullenme ve alçakgönüllülük dolu fikirleri, bu kitabi yalnizca antik Roma edebiyatinin en büyük anitlarindan biri degil, ayni zamanda dünya felsefesi ve kültürünün de bir hazinesi haline getirmistir. Bu kitap paha biçilmez bir yasam bilgeligi kaynagidir. Iste Marcus Aurelius’un bizimle paylastigi zekice düsüncelerden sadece bazilari: • Hayatta yalnizca yasamsal olanla yetinmeliyiz. • Her ise sevgiyle yaklasmali ve her isi kaliteli yapmaliyiz. • Bizler evrende sadece kum taneleriyiz, hayatlarimiz ebediyete kiyasla kisa ve önemsiz, bu yüzden ölüm konusunda sakin olmaliyiz. • Dis olaylari etkileyemeyiz. Yalnizca onlara verdigimiz tepkiyi kontrol edebiliriz. Bu nedenle, etkileyemeyecegimiz seyler hakkinda endiselenmemeliyiz. Original title: Meditations

Marcus Aurelius (Author), Burak Pulat (Narrator)

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[German] - Selbstbetrachtungen - [Meditations of Marcus Aurelius] (Ungekürztes)

Selbstbetrachtungen von Marcus Aurelius [Meditations of Marcus Aurelius] - des römischen Kaisers Mark Aurel sind die letzte bedeutende Hinterlassenschaft aus der philosophischen Schule der jüngeren Stoa. Sie werden zur Weltliteratur gezählt. Entstanden sind sie am Ende von Mark Aurels Herrschaft in Feldlagern an der Nordgrenze des Römischen Reiches. In einer Vielzahl persönlicher Beobachtungen aphoristischen Zuschnitts entfaltet der Kaiser dabei sein Weltbild im Selbstdialog. Maßgebliche Richtschnur für das eigene Denken und Handeln waren ihm die Einordnung in und die Übereinstimmung mit der 'Allnatur'. Vernunftleitung und Gemeinwohlorientierung gehören zu den in zahlreichen Wendungen variierten Konstanten der Selbstbetrachtungen, zu denen Mark Aurel auch die Rückwirkungen seines Amtes auf die eigene Person antrieben: 'Verkaisere nicht!' Seit dem Erscheinen einer ersten gedruckten Ausgabe in der zweiten Hälfte des 16. Jahrhunderts haben Mark Aurel und sein Werk hohe Wertschätzung und Vorbildcharakter erlangt. Allein in Deutschland reicht die Anhängerschaft des Verfassers der Selbstbetrachtungen unter den Herrschenden bzw. Regierungsverantwortlichen von Friedrich II. bis zu Helmut Schmidt. Entstehungszusammenhänge Die Neigung zur Philosophie soll sich bei Marcus Annius Verus schon früh bemerkbar gemacht haben. Von klein auf wurde ihm Ernsthaftigkeit nachgesagt. Kaiser Hadrian, mit dem er entfernt verwandt war und der ihn später in die Regelung seiner Nachfolge einbezog, nannte ihn 'verissimus' - den Wahrhaftigsten. Im Alter von 12 Jahren verordnete er sich nach dem Vorbild der Kyniker statt des bequemen Betts ein hartes Nachtlager auf dem Boden und kleidete sich nach Art der Philosophen mit einem kurzen Umhang. Unter seinen Lehrern hebt er im ersten Buch der Selbstbetrachtungen besonders jene dankbar hervor, die ihn in die Philosophie einführten und ihn dazu brachten, gemäß philosophischen Leitsätzen zu denken und zu handeln. Der Stoiker Rusticus etwa habe ihn gelehrt, dass er stets an der Bildung und Besserung des eigenen Charakters zu arbeiten habe, dass er nicht leere Theorien aufstellen oder Reden um des Beifalls willen halten sollte und dass er sich vor den Leuten nicht als bedeutender Asket oder Wohltäter aufspielen sollte. Von Apollonios aus Chalkis habe er frei zu denken gelernt und sich unbeirrbar von der Vernunft leiten zu lassen; weder Schmerzen noch der Tod von Angehörigen sollten die eigene Seele aus dem Gleichgewicht bringen können. Andere seiner Lehrer nennt Mark Aurel als Vorbilder für politische Orientierung, Gerechtigkeitsliebe und klaglose Pflichterfüllung.

Marcus Aurelius (Author), Reyes Morgan (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Meditaciones (Íntegra)

Meditaciones de Marcus Aurelius - Las Meditaciones, Pensamientos o A sí mismo (Tà eis heautón, literalmente 'cosas para sí mismo') del emperador romano Marco Aurelio es una obra literaria constituida por una serie de reflexiones de este filósofo, aparentemente fuera del tiempo y sin cronología. Fue originalmente redactada en griego entre los años 170 y 180. La obra, en doce tomos, es única en su género, y parece recorrer los últimos años de la vida interior de este emperador. Contenido Los libros desde el II al XII contienen meditaciones sobre la condición humana, la vida, la muerte, el universo, la creación, la moralidad, la fortuna, los valores en los que las personas deben inspirarse. Marco Aurelio parece encerrarse en sí mismo con una meditación melancólica, aceptando el peso del imperio como un triste deber. Retoma las posiciones estoicas con un acento sobre el sentido de impotencia del hombre ante Dios, y de la superficialidad de las representaciones humanas. Parece adecuarse a las razones supremas que gobiernan el mundo, en cuanto sabio y filósofo, aun cuando tiende en este escrito a huir del mundo y de la materialidad de la vida. Ante el 'no sentido' del mundo y de sus realidades caducas, la única vía que queda al sabio es el volver sobre sí mismo que da significado a su propia existencia individual. Como para Séneca, para Marco Aurelio el alma es distinta y separada del cuerpo pero está compuesta del alma propiamente tal, entendida como espíritu, pneuma, soplo vital y el intelecto, la sede de la actividad espiritual. En su rol de emperador, cumple estoicamente su deber en cuanto político, pero siente la inutilidad y la falta de sentido de acciones que no cambiarán la irracionalidad que entorpece todo lo humano. Datación Algunos autores modernos consideran que el primero de estos libros, escrito en Granua (el actual río Hron de Eslovaquia) constituye una especie de testamento interior, donde Marco Aurelio recuerda a todas las personas importantes de su vida en forma autobiográfica, quizás datable hacia el año 179, poco antes de su muerte. El libro II, escrito en Carnuntum, también supuestamente de datación tardía, podría haber sido escrito en el año 178 y, cosa más importante, representa el hilo conductor para una posible interpretación cronológica de la obra. En este caso sería demasiado fácil, aunque posible, pensar en una cronología en la que el primero de los libros es datable en el 179 y el último en el 168, poco después de la muerte del amigo y maestro Marco Cornelio Frontón. La unidad auténtica de la obra, que a juicio de algunos estudiosos aparece como una especie de conjunto de pensamientos, sin aparente concatenación entre las numerosas reflexiones, se encuentra en la actitud espiritual del autor al observar la vida y las cosas terrenas, en una visión más amplia, fuera del tiempo, fuera de los eventos contemporáneos que lo circundaban.

Marcus Aurelius (Author), Aabe Rumen, Carlos Lombardi, Carmen Linan, Elliott Cooper, Milton Fox (Narrator)

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Meditations: A New Translation

Nearly two thousand years after it was written, Meditations remains profoundly relevant for anyone seeking to lead a meaningful life. Few ancient works have been as influential as the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, philosopher and emperor of Rome (A.D. 161-180). A series of spiritual exercises filled with wisdom, practical guidance, and profound understanding of human behavior, it remains one of the greatest works of spiritual and ethical reflection ever written. Marcus's insights and advice-on everything from living in the world to coping with adversity and interacting with others-have made the Meditations required reading for statesmen and philosophers alike, while generations of ordinary readers have responded to the straightforward intimacy of his style. For anyone who struggles to reconcile the demands of leadership with a concern for personal integrity and spiritual well-being, the Meditations remains as relevant now as it was two thousand years ago. In Gregory Hays's new translation-the first in thirty-five years-Marcus's thoughts speak with a new immediacy. In fresh and unencumbered English, Hays vividly conveys the spareness and compression of the original Greek text. Never before have Marcus's insights been so directly and powerfully presented. With an Introduction that outlines Marcus's life and career, the essentials of Stoic doctrine, the style and construction of the Meditations, and the work's ongoing influence, this edition makes it possible to fully rediscover the thoughts of one of the most enlightened and intelligent leaders of any era.

Marcus Aurelius (Author), Roger Davis (Narrator)

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Meditations

Marcus Aurelius (Author), Brendan Ciannamea (Narrator)

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The Meditations

'The Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius, is one of the greatest philosophical works of all time. And what better way to experience this masterpiece than through the audio book version? Narrated by skilled voice actors, this audio book will take you on a journey through the thoughts and musings of one of history's greatest minds. As you listen, you'll discover valuable insights and wisdom on how to find inner peace and happiness in the midst of chaos. Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor, wrote 'The Meditations' as a personal journal to reflect on his own life and to help him cope with the challenges he faced. But his words are just as relevant today as they were nearly 2,000 years ago. Through his timeless wisdom, you'll learn how to navigate the trials and tribulations of life, find meaning and purpose, and cultivate a deep sense of inner peace.

Marcus Aurelius (Author), Various (Narrator)

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Meditations

The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius are a series of personal writings that were created as a form of self-improvement. The purpose was to help Marcus reflect on his own thoughts and actions, in order to grow and become a better person. The writings are a collection of aphorisms, which are brief and insightful statements about life. They offer advice on how to deal with difficult situations, as well as guidance on how to be a good person. Read in English, unabridged.

Marcus Aurelius (Author), George Easton (Narrator)

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