Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy.Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Greek as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. It is unlikely that Marcus Aurelius ever intended the writings to be published and the work has no official title, so "Meditations" is one of several titles commonly assigned to the collectio...

Batı felsefesinin tek filozof-imparatoru Marcus Aurelius, günümüzde hem politikacı hem de düşünür kimliğiyle adından söz ettiren Roma hükümdarlarından biridir. Savaşlarla geçen yaşamı boyunca hayranlıkla felsefe metinleri okumuş, Germen kavimleriyle savaştığı sırada cephede yazdığı Kendime Düşünceler’le dünya felsefe tarihine önemi yadsınamaz bir eser kazandırmıştır. Bugün hâlâ Stoacı felsefenin en önemli metinlerinden biri olarak okunan Kendime Düşünceler, Stoacı düşüncenin modern dünyaca...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Timeless insights into what it takes to lead a meaningful life—still profoundly relevant nearly two thousand years later.Now featuring a brand-new foreword from Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Obstacle Is the Way!“Meditations offers a glimpse into [Marcus Aurelius’s] mind, his habits, and his approach to life. . . . I think any reader would find something use...

Meditaties is een reeks persoonlijke geschriften van Marcus Aurelius, de Romeinse keizer van 161 tot 180 n.Chr., waarin hij zijn persoonlijke aantekeningen en ideeën over de stoïcijnse filosofie vastlegt.Marcus Aurelius schreef de twaalf meditatieboeken in het Koine-Grieks als bron voor zijn eigen begeleiding en zelfverbetering. Het is mogelijk dat grote delen van het werk in Sirmium zijn geschreven, waar hij veel tijd besteedde aan het plannen van militaire campagnes van 170 tot 18...

MEDITATIONS (Medieval Greek: Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν Ta eis heauton, literally "to himself") is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy.Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Koine Greek as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. It is possible that large portions of the work were written at Sirmium, where he spent much time planning military...

"Hükümdarlar filozof, filozoflar hükümdar olsaydı, kentlerin yüzü ışırdı." Marcus Aurelius'un adı anıldığında insan kaçınılmaz olarak Platon'un bu ünlü sözünü anımsıyor... Düşünceler, Marcus aurelius'un Epiktetos ve Stoa felsefesinin düşüncelerinden etkilenerek, evren; us; usa uygun yaşamak; yaşam; ölüm; her şeyin sürekli değişim içinde olması; ün, mal mülk gibi dünyasal değerlerin geçiciliği; insanların kukla gibi içgüdüleri tarafından oynatılması üstüne gün gün kaleme aldığı nükteli notl...

'Their icy blasts are refreshing and restorative. They tell you the worst. And having heard the worst, you feel less bad' Blake MorrisonWritten 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 ...

Wisdom from one of the greatest philosophical minds in all of Roman historyDivided into twelve books, these meditations chronicle Aurelius's personal quest for self-improvement. This enduring text from one of history's greatest warriors and leaders has been compared to St. Augustine's Confessions for its timelessness, clarity, and candor. These writings, composed between 161 and 180 CE, set forth Aurelius's Stoic philosophy and stress the importance of acti...

Dive into the timeless wisdom of "Meditations: A New Translation" by Marcus Aurelius, a profound work that has guided readers for centuries. Explore the personal reflections and philosophical insights of Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor and stoic philosopher. This new translation brings fresh clarity and relevance to his meditations, offering valuable lessons on resilience, inner peace, and the art of living. Admired by scholars and spiritual seekers alike, "Meditations" remai...

Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus never intended his collection of personal writings to be published, but it has become the foremost work of Stoic philosophy and advice to survive from ancient times.Described by President Bill Clinton as his favorite book and carried by Secretary of Defense and Marine Corps General James Mattis on deployments throughout his career, the Meditations provides a unique insight on life and leadership from the most powerful man in the worl...

"Do not act as if thou wert going to live ten thousand years. Death hangs over thee. While thou livest, while it is in thy power, be good."Originally a set of personal writings intended to explore Aurelius' own thoughts and ideas relating to Stoic philosophy, this second-century text has become a fundamental work introducing modern readers to Stoicism. As a core to his philosophy for living a good life, he encourages rationality, clear-mindedness, strong ethical principles, self-an...

Marcus Aurelius (121 – 180 AD) was Roman Emperor from 161 to 180, and is considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers. What today we call the "Meditations" take the form of a personal notebook, which wasn’t intended for publication. Aurelius called them “Writings To Myself.” They were written in Greek, although his native tongue was Latin, and were probably composed while he was on military campaigns in central Europe, c. AD 171-175. He died, most likely from the plague...