Written in Greek, without any intention of publication, by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Ranging from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation, they cover such diverse topics as the nature of moral virtue, human rationality, divine providence, and Marcus' own emotions. But while the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation and encouragement, in developing his beliefs Marcus Aurelius also created one of the greatest of all works of a timeless collection of extended meditations and short aphorisms that has been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers and readers through the centuries.
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von Marcus Aurelius (Emperor of Rome)
Written in Greek, without any intention of publication, by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Ranging from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation, they cover such diverse topics as the nature of moral virtue, human rationality, divine providence, and Marcus' own emotions. But while the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation and encouragement, in developing his beliefs Marcus Aurelius also created one of the greatest of all works of a timeless collection of extended meditations and short aphorisms that has been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers and readers through the centuries.
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Rezension von KarandiInteressanter Einblick in einen Menschen der vor 2000 Jahren gelebt hat Ich muss sagen, ich hab das Buch weniger als Ratgeber gelesen als vielmehr aus Interesse in die Gedanken eines Menschen zu blicken, der vor fast 2000 Jahren gelebt hat und dazu noch römischer Kaiser war. Einige seiner Gedanken zeigen, dass die Welt sich in manchen Aspekten doch auch in 2000 Jahren noch nicht verändert hat. Und man erkennt sich manchmal sogar in den Sorgen und Nöten eines Kaisers wieder. Das finde ich recht erfrischend. Bin auf jeden Fall froh, dieses Buch gelesen zu haben. Es ist nicht gerade groß und man kann es praktisch an einem gemütlichen Abend durchlesen.