Marcus Aurelius: A Guide for the Perplexed Contributor(s): Stephens, William O. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1441125612 ISBN-13: 9781441125613 Publisher: Continuum OUR PRICE: $128.70 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical - Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical |
Dewey: 188 |
LCCN: 2011017882 |
Series: Guides for the Perplexed |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.7" W x 8.7" (0.83 lbs) 208 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book is a clear and concise introduction to the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. His one major surviving work, often titled 'meditations' but literally translated simply as 'to himself', is a series of short, sometimes enigmatic reflections divided seemingly arbitrarily into twelve books and apparently written only to be read by him. For these reasons Marcus is a particularly difficult thinker to understand. His musings, framed as 'notes to self' or 'memoranda', are the exhortations of an earnest, conscientious Stoic burdened with the onerous responsibilities of ruling an entire, enormous empire. |
Contributor Bio(s): Stephens, William O.: - William O. Stephens is a Professor of Philosophy and of Classical & Near Eastern Studies at Creighton University, Nebraska, USA. |