Marcus Aurelius A Guide For The Perplexed
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Marcus Aurelius
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.
Marcus Aurelius: A Guide for the Perplexed
Exploration of the life and philosophical reflections of this complex Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor.
A Guide for the Perplexed
In this book Schumacher asserts that it is the task of philosphy to provide a map of life and knowledge. Questions such as 'How do I conduct my life?' or 'What is the meaning of religion?' are given their proper prominence.