Aurelius, Marcus

Meditations (Penguin Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780140449334
author:: Aurelius, Marcus
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2006
Pages:: 304
Dimensions:: 12.7 x 1.78 x 19.81 centimetres
Genre:: Ancient Greek & Roman philosophy
Condition:: New
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Meditations is a profound collection of reflections on human life and death, offering timeless wisdom on how to live a better life. Written by the Roman emperor, this work of philosophy has inspired countless readers for almost two thousand years.

Composed as a personal guide to understanding himself and the universe, the Meditations cover a wide range of topics, from the nature of virtue and human rationality to the values of leadership and the role of the gods. This edition includes explanatory notes, a general index, an index of quotations, an index of names, and an introduction by Diskin Clay, providing a full understanding of the work's biographical, historical, and literary context.

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