The "Meditations" of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius are a readable exposition of the system of metaphysics known as stoicism. Stoics maintained that by putting aside great passions, unjust thoughts and indulgence, man could acquire virtue and live at one with nature. The Meditations were composed in periods of inaction during the wars which Marcus hated but was compelled to fight.
| ISBN: | 9781853264863 |
| Publication date: | 5th September 1997 |
| Author: | Marcus Aurelius |
| Publisher: | Wordsworth Editions an imprint of Wordsworth Editions Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 224 pages |
| Series: | Classics of World Literature |
| Genres: |
Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy |
The "Meditations" of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius are a readable exposition of the system of metaphysics known as stoicism. Stoics maintained that by putting aside great passions, unjust thoughts and indulgence, man could acquire virtue and live at one with nature.
Meditations features in the following genres: Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy
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Meditations was written by Marcus Aurelius and published by Wordsworth Editions an imprint of Wordsworth Editions Ltd
Meditations has 224 pages
Yes it is part of Classics of World Literature series
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