Needleman, Jacob
ESSENTIAL MARCUS AURELIUS (Tarcher Cornerstone Editions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781585426171
- author:
- Needleman, Jacob
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- J P Tarcher/Penguin Putnam
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 127mm X 10mm
- Genre:
- Mind, Body & Spirit
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Essential Marcus Aurelius by Jacob Needleman and John Piazza is a translation of the private meditations of Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius. Written in 161-170 CE, these thoughts offer penetrating clarity on what constitutes a good life. The Tarcher Cornerstone Edition presents a reliable and relevant translation that retains the depth of Marcus's perspective. The translator team has carefully selected and rendered passages that clarify Marcus's role within the great religious and ethical traditions of human history. This universal voice is recognizable to those who search for meaning in contemporary life, whether from Christian, Buddhist, or other cultural backgrounds. The result is a work that bridges centuries and cultures, offering insights into the nature of existence and the path to living a virtuous life. This edition provides a faithful rendering of Marcus's thoughts, making it an accessible and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in philosophy and spirituality.
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