The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius: New Modern Edition
Jan 2019 · Classics on War and Politics Book 4 · Classics Press
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Marcus Aurelius was the Emperor of Rome from 161 to 180 CE, and is considered the last of the Five Good Emperors. He was a Stoic Philosopher and his work The Meditations (literally things to one’s self) is a set of private notes and thoughts. It is considered to be one of the greatest extant works of stoic philosophy.
Each translation of The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius takes some liberties. Words are added and some removed in order to better reach meaning and understanding. This latest translation and new modern edition is meant to restore some of these missing elements, and provide a clear and accurate presentation of this great classic in English.
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Ari Saptawijaya
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March 23, 2024
This book reminds us to see the world and life just as they are naturally, to employ our reasoning wisely, and to uphold virtues and rationality that nature has bestowed upon us. The title says it all: reading this book is as if you meditate with eyes opened. This is a book that shall be re-read often. A must-read classics, even more important in this era.
Yuri
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August 26, 2024
one of those wonderful books you have to sit with, take your time with, take notes, and spend years studying because of the vast amount of helpful information. This is my first time reading, but I still feel the need to back through it and take my time with it again
Jeffrey N. Pelesauma
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July 18, 2025
It's a thought provoking book to help seek out the purpose for life. A food for thought going forward through life's trials and tribulations journey.
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