Meditations Contributor(s): Aurelius, Marcus (Author) |
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ISBN: 9389440793 ISBN-13: 9789389440799 Publisher: General Press OUR PRICE: $12.34 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical - Literary Collections | Ancient, Classical & Medieval - Science | Philosophy & Social Aspects |
Lexile Measure: 1150 |
Physical Information: 0.48" H x 5.25" W x 8" (0.53 lbs) 208 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: With ancient wisdom that is as relevant in modern times as it was then, 'Meditations' is one of the greatest works of Greek and philosophical literature. Written in Greek by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication, this book gives an insight into the inner life and philosophy of the last of the 'Five Good Emperors, ' Marcus Aurelius. It cover such diverse topics as the question of virtue, human rationality, the nature of the gods and the values of leadership. These writings take the form of quotations varying in length from one sentence to long paragraphs |