A deluxe special edition of the ancient classic written by the Roman Emperor known as The
Philosopher Meditations is a series of personal journals written by Marcus Aurelius Emperor of
Rome from 169 to 180 AD. The last of the Five Good Emperors he was the most powerful and
influential man in the Western world at the time. Marcus was one of the leaders of Stoicism a
philosophy of personal ethics which sought resilience and virtue through personal action and
responsibility. Stoicism viewed as a foundation of modern self-help has inspired many
personal development and psychotherapy approaches through to the present day. Meditations is
perhaps the most important source of our modern understanding of Stoic philosophy. Its twelve
books chronicle different stages of Marcus Aurelius' life and ideas. Although he ruled during
the Pax Romana the age of relative peace and stability throughout the empire his reign was
marked by near-constant military conflict and a devastating plague which killed upwards of five
million people. Aurelius' writings give modern readers an unprecedented look into the spiritual
exercises which helped him through his tumultuous life and strengthened his patience empathy
generosity self-knowledge and emotional health. The private reflections recorded in the
Meditations were never meant to be published rather they were a source for Marcus' own
guidance and self-improvement and jotted down by campfires or in military tents on the Roman
front. The lessons insights and perspectives contained within this remarkable work are just as
relevant today as they were two millennia ago. This volume: * Presents the timeless wisdom of
Emperor Marcus Aurelius and his Stoic philosophy with new research on his life and times *
Contains valuable insights on topics such as resilience moderation and emotional control *
Discusses how to live in agreement with nature and abide by strong ethical principles Part of
the bestselling Capstone Classics Series edited by Tom Butler-Bowdon this attractive
high-quality hardcover volume includes: * An original Introduction by Marcus Aurelius authority
and Stoicism expert Donald Robertson author of How To Think Like A Roman Emperor. * A
modernised up to date version of the classic George Long translation. Meditations: The
Philosophy Classic is a volume which will occupy a prominent place in any library for years to
come.
