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1. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius | |
Paperback: 172
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(2009-02-02)
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Worst book production ever
Good Reading When You're Tired of the Bible
CONFUSED over the 2002 edition by Hays
meditations
NOT THE EDITION PROMISED IN THE AMAZON REVIEW SUMMARY |
2. Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius by Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius | |
Paperback: 98
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(2010-03-07)
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3. The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained by Russell McNeil | |
Paperback: 288
Pages
(2007-09-30)
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Editorial Review Product Description With facing-page commentary that explains the texts for you, Russell McNeil, PhD, guides you through key passages from Aurelius's Meditations, comprised of the emperor's collected personal journal entries, to uncover the startlingly modern relevance his words have today. From devotion to family and duty to country, to a near-prophetic view of the natural world that aligns with modern physics, Aurelius's words speak as potently today as they did two millennia ago. Now you can discover the tenderness, intelligence and honesty of Aurelius's writings with no previous background in philosophy or the classics. This SkyLight Illuminations edition offers insightful and engaging commentary that explains the historical background of Stoicism, as well as the ways this ancient philosophical system can offer psychological and spiritual insight into your contemporary life. You will be encouraged to explore and challenge Aurelius's ideas of what makes a fulfilling life--and in so doing you may discover new ways of perceiving happiness. Customer Reviews (4)
Not just a markup
Marcus Aurelius -- Poster Boy for the Communist Manifesto?
Timely Meditations
An awesomebook! |
4. The Essential Marcus Aurelius (Tarcher Cornerstone Editions) by Jacob Needleman, John Piazza | |
Paperback: 144
Pages
(2008-01-10)
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forever good
The Essential Marcus Aurelius
Universal significance
Ancient wisdom for modern goodness
Marcus Aurelius offers his wisdom, so take it |
5. The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus by Marcus Aurelius Antonius, George Long | |
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(2009-11-30)
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Daily Dose of Philosophy |
6. Marcus Aurelius: A Life by Frank McLynn | |
Hardcover: 720
Pages
(2009-08-11)
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Editorial Review Product Description But Marcus Aurelius was much more than a philosopher. As emperor he stabilized the empire, issued numerous reform edicts, and defended the borders with success. His life itself represented the fulfillment of Plato’s famous dictum that mankind will prosper only when philosophers are rulers and rulers philosophers. Frank McLynn’s Marcus Aurelius, based on all available original sources, is the definitive and most vivid biography to date of this monumental historical figure. Customer Reviews (16)
Excellent book on the "best-ever Roman emperor"
Uneven Reading Experience
A detailed--and solid--biography of the philosopher-emperor
~Waste of Time~
A life, and so much more. And a doorstop, too! |
7. The Emperor's Handbook: A New Translation of The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius | |
Hardcover: 160
Pages
(2002-11-05)
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Editorial Review Product Description BEAR IN MIND THAT THE IF IT IS GOOD TO SAY OR DO ARE MY GUIDING PRINCIPLES Essayist Matthew Arnold described the man who wrote these words as "the most beautiful figure in history." Possibly so, but he was certainly more than that. Marcus Aurelius ruled the Roman Empire at its height, yet he remained untainted by the incalculable wealth and absolute power that had corrupted many of his predecessors. Marcus knew the secret of how to live the good life amid trying and often catastrophic circumstances, of how to find happiness and peace when surrounded by misery and turmoil, and of how to choose the harder right over the easier wrong without apparent regard for self-interest. The historian Michael Grant praises Marcus's book as "the best ever written by a major ruler," and Josiah Bunting, superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute, calls it "the essential book on character, leadership, duty." Never intended for publication, the Meditations contains the practical and inspiring wisdom by which this remarkable emperor lived the life not of a saintly recluse, but of a general, administrator, legislator, spouse, parent, and judge besieged on all sides. The Emperor's Handbook offers a vivid and fresh translation of this important piece of ancient literature. It brings Marcus's words to life and shows his wisdom to be as relevant today as it was in the second century. This book belongs on the desk and in the briefcase of every business executive, political leader, and military officer. It speaks to the soul of anyone who has ever exercised authority or faced adversity or believed in a better day. Customer Reviews (26)
Great book
This book should change your life!
The Best English Translation
Great
Ancient wisdom |
8. The meditations of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus by Marcus Aurelius | |
Paperback: 128
Pages
(2009-08-08)
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This is an OCR edition with typos.
Classic thoughts |
9. Meditations - a Little Flesh, a Little Breath, and a Reason to Rule All - That is Myself by Marcus Aurelius ( Maxwell Staniforth - Translation ) | |
Paperback: 176
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(2004)
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Readable snippets of wisdom
a superlative translation
Wow...
A bright, glittering treasure
2000 year old wisdom at your fingertips |
10. Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus by Marcus Aurelius Antoninus | |
Paperback: 140
Pages
(2009-03-26)
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11. The Apology, Phaedo and Crito of Plato; The Golden Sayings of Epictetus, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (Harvard Classics series) by Plato, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius | |
Hardcover: 345
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12. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius | |
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(2009-10-04)
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Memoirs of an Amazing Leader
I found his meditations fascinating |
13. Marcus Aurelius (Loeb Classical Library) by Marcus Aurelius | |
Hardcover: 448
Pages
(1916-01-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description Marcus Aurelius (121–180 CE), Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, born at Rome, received training under his guardian and uncle emperor Antoninus Pius (reigned 138–161), who adopted him. He was converted to Stoicism and henceforward studied and practised philosophy and law. A gentle man, he lived in agreement and collaboration with Antoninus Pius. He married Pius's daughter and succeeded him as emperor in March 161, sharing some of the burdens with Lucius Verus. Marcus's reign soon saw fearful national disasters from flood, earthquakes, epidemics, threatened revolt (in Britain), a Parthian war, and pressure of barbarians north of the Alps. From 169 onwards he had to struggle hard against the German Quadi, Marcomani, Vandals, and others until success came in 174. In 175 (when Faustina died) he pacified affairs in Asia after a revolt by Avidius. War with Germans was renewed during which he caught some disease and died by the Danube in March 180. The famous Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (not his title; he simply calls them 'The matters addressed to himself') represents reflections written in periods of solitude during the emperor's military campaigns. Originally intended for his private guidance and self-admonition, the Meditations has endured as a potent expression of Stoic belief. It is a central text for students of Stoicism as well as a unique personal guide to the moral life. Customer Reviews (5)
Like reading the King James Bible
can't recommend the Greek or English for NT Greek learners
Great Book, Ridiculous Translation
The Philosopher, the Emperor, and the Good Life Marcus Aurelius was the Emperor of Rome from 161--180 A.D.During the years he was absent from Rome leading wars against barbarian invaders, he set down his own thoughts during his moments of repose.His thoughts were appropriately titled "To Himself"; although they have come down to us under the more usual title of "Meditations".Marcus Aurelius never intended the publication of this work.As C.R. Haines states at the outset of his introduction to his edition:"It is not known how this small but priceless book of private devotional memoranda came to be preserved for posterity.But the writer that in it puts away all desire for after-fame has by means of it attained to imperishable remembrance." I think it is important in the reading of this book to remember that it is Marcus Aurelius communing with himself in his position of Emperor.The reader will need to understand the book as an exercise in self-reflection to allow the book to work on his or her own capacity for self-reflection. The book is in short, repetitive paragraphs and should not, with the exception of the opening chapter, be read as a discursive, continuous argument.Because Marcus Aurelius did not intend his reflections for publication, the language sometimes is crabbed and consise and needs effort to read.This assists in thinking through with the Emperor to the heart of what he has to say. Marcus Aurelius teaches a philosophy that is usually described as stoicism which teaches control of the emotions and the subjection of the passions to what he describes as reason.For Marcus Aurelius the reason in each person is part of the overriding reason that pervades the cosmos.Marcus Aurelius teaches restraint, thought, modesty, friendliness and love to all, humility, a counsel against the quest for fame, and bravery and acceptance in the face of sorrow, pain and death. He teaches the need to perform the duties of one's position in life, without regret or complaint or ambition, as Marcus Aurelius himself, as it happened, was called upon to perform the duties of Roman Emperor. His teaching is eclectic and relies on Plato and Heraclitus in particular in addition to his stoic mentors, specifically the Greek slave Epictetus. I read this book when young and it has been many years before I have returned to it.It is a good book to read in small The Loeb edition of this much-translated work is valuable because of its small size, the perceptive introduction by Haines and most importantly because it includes the original Greek on facing pages.This may seem unnecessary to the many people who would benefit from reading Marcus Aurelius who do not know Greek.I find it valuable to see and to read the original text in a language which, likewise, I studied briefly many years ago. This is a great and lasting book.Wherever you may be in life, you will enjoy it and benefit from it.
A handbook to transform consciousness |
14. HARVARD CLASSICS: The Apology, Phaedo and Crito of Plato, the Golden sayings of Epictetus, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius by Charles (edited by) Eliot | |
Hardcover:
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15. Marcus Aurelius: A Biography by Anthony Richard Birley | |
Hardcover: 320
Pages
(1999)
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There's NO Reason to Read This Book....
well written biography
A history book that reads like a novel |
16. The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius by Charles Thomas Cruttwell | |
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(2009-10-04)
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17. Marcus Aurelius: A Life by Frank McLynn | |
Paperback: 720
Pages
(2010-08-10)
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18. Meditations by Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius | |
Paperback: 248
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(2010-03-06)
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Great book |
19. The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Antonius by Marcus Aurelius | |
Paperback: 120
Pages
(2010-04-16)
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20. The Spiritual Teachings of Marcus Aurelius by Mark Forstater | |
Paperback: 288
Pages
(2001-06-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description Written as a personal diary for spiritual development, Marcus Aurelius's "meditations" were not meant for publication nor posterity, yet the Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher has provided inspiration and guidance for more than eighteen centuries. Now, after nearly two thousand years, Mark Forster has adapted the ideas and principles relevant to the Roman world of the second century and has made them accessible to the twenty-first-century reader. The lack of arrogance or self-pity in his ruminations offers proofthat Aurelius passed Lincoln's test of character with flyingcolors. Furthermore, the best way to test a person's writing is togive it time. Once again, Aurelius aced the test. For example,contemporary world leaders would do well to heed his advice under theheading "Talking and Being": "Stop talking about what the good personshould be, and just be that person." Most of these quotes aresimilarly brief as he extols the virtues of working hard, not actingimpulsively, and living in communion with the natural world. Like Thich NhatHanh and Kahlil Gilbran, Marcus Aurelius is an accessible writerof lasting spiritual integrity. --Gail Hudson Customer Reviews (8)
Wonderful Little Book
Not Bad
Waste of Money
An uninformed, trivial cash-in on the self-help market Forstater says, in the third paragraph of the preface, "Marcus Aurelius wrote a book of "spiritualexercises" for himself that was in effect the first self-help book ever written."This demonstrates that he never studied Epictetus's Encheiridion; the title itself meaning "ready at hand" or "handbook" in contemporary speech. This disappointing book is written in two parts. Part One, as said, is a trivial glance at the history and meaning of the Stoa.Part Two consists of some selections from the adequate, Victorian era translation by George Long.These selections have been transliterated into colloquial American with Forstarter's own subjective, subject titles and no references to the original work, such as "Med. XII.1." Save your money and download the G. Long translation from the net or buy the C. R. Haines translation from Harvard (Loeb Classical Library,) or even the Penguin edition.
A superb reading of a superb text |
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