Meditations: A New Translation
This is a life-changing collection of philosophical and spiritual thoughts from Marcus Aurelius, the former Roman Emperor. Meditations: A New Translation is based on Stoicism, a practical philosophy that encourages you to always keep your mortality in mind, to see things as they are, to reflect thoughtfully, focus on what people can control, and practice virtues such as generosity, honesty, and self-control.
Few ancient works have had the same impact as Marcus Aurelius' Meditations, written during his reign as Emperor of Rome (A.D. 161–180). It is one of the greatest works of spiritual and ethical reflection ever written, a series of spiritual exercises filled with wisdom, practical guidance, and profound understanding of human behavior. Marcus's insights and advice—on topics ranging from living in the world to dealing 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 his straightforward intimacy. The Meditations are as relevant today as they were two thousand years ago for anyone who struggles to reconcile the demands of leadership with a concern for personal integrity and spiritual well-being.
Marcus's thoughts speak with new immediacy in Gregory Hays' new translation, the first in 35 years. Hays vividly conveys the spareness and compression of the original Greek text in fresh and unencumbered English. Marcus' insights have never been presented so directly and powerfully before.
This edition makes it possible to fully rediscover the thoughts of one of the most enlightened and intelligent leaders of any era, 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.
You will learn about the following topics:
- How to Consider People
- Working with a goal
- The pressing need to act quickly
- The worth of improved perception
- The road is the impediment.
- How to behave in accordance with your values
Author: Marcus Aurelius
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