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 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 campaigns from 170 to 180. Some of it was written while he was positioned at Aquincum ...

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What is Political Science?Within human society, it is customary to distinguish between the following spheres: economic, political, social, and spiritual.The political sphere is important in that it involves and determines the interactions of different political powers. This understanding lies at the foundation of any political analysis of public life.Politics as a specific sector within human society is as old as it is modern. Many famous statesmen and scientists are c...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Francis Hutcheson and James Moor’s 1742 translation of Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations presents the Roman emperor’s private reflections on duty, virtue, and the moral life. This public-domain audiobook, produced by Pietas Quest LLC, offers the classic text as a resource for the private cultivation of pietas — the disciplined fusion of duty and contentment.

Meditations (Medieval Greek: Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν, romanized: Ta eis heauton, literally "things to one's self") 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 Sir...

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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...

This comprehensive presents the complete extant works of Marcus Aurelius relating to Marcus' life and works. Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor from 161 to 180, known as one of the last of the Five Good Emperors, and is also considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers. Contents: Meditations The Speeches of Marcus The Sayings of Marcus

Stoicism is a philosophical school of thought that originated during the early Hellenistic era (circa 300 BC). It flourished throughout the Roman and Greek world until the 3rd century A.D. Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Epictetus, and Emperor Marcus Aurelius were prominent promoters of stoicism. However, Christianity became the religion of the state during the 4th century and stoicism rapidly declined. Over the years, stoicism has experienced some periods of revival, notably during the Renaissance...

10 Masterpieces you have to read before you die is the book that everyone should read to understand themselves and each other. The authors and works for this book were selected, as a result of numerous studies, analysis of the texts over the past 100 years and the demand for readers. It must be read in order to understand the world around us, its history, to recognize the heroes, to understand the winged expressions and jokes that come from these literary works. Reading these books will me...

This e-book brings together important and influential works by celebrated scholars from East to West into a single collection.Sun Tzu The Art of WarConfucius AnalectsLao Tzu Tao Te ChingPlatoEarly: The Apology of Socrates, Charmides, Crito, Euthyphro, Ion, Laches, Lysis, MenexenusMiddle: Republic, The Allegory of the Cave, Symposium, Meno, PhaedoLate: CritiasAristotle PoeticsOn Life and DeathMarcus Aurelius The Meditatio...

This e-book brings together important and influential works by celebrated scholars from East to West into a single collection.Contents:Sun Tzu The Art of WarConfucius AnalectsLao Tzu Tao Te ChingPlatoEarly: The Apology of Socrates, Charmides, Crito, Euthyphro, Ion, Laches, Lysis, MenexenusMiddle: The Republic, The Allegory of the Cave, Symposium, Meno, PhaedoLate: CritiasAristotlePoeticsParva NaturaliaSense...