Meditations (Koine Greek: Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν, romanized: Ta eis heauton, lit. ''Things Unto Himself'') is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161–180 CE, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy.
The Conversation: Guide to the Classics: how Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations can help us in a time of pandemic
Guide to the Classics: how Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations can help us in a time of pandemic
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a timeless collection of philosophical reflections written during his reign as a Roman emperor. Rooted in stoic thought, the book offers practical wisdom for ...
Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus was the model philosopher-king. Though his rule was troubled by war and conflict, he remained a thoughtful and even-handed ruler. Meditations is a ...
Despite a lustrous popular image burnished by the 2000 film “Gladiator,” Marcus Aurelius is, to scholars, a controversial figure. Some see his “Meditations,” his collection of precepts for ...
Marcus Aurelius was no stranger to pandemics. For 16 years of his reign as Roman Emperor (161-180 CE), the empire was ravaged by the Antonine plague, which took five million lives. It was during this ...
National Geographic news: What were Marcus Aurelius' rules for life? His self-help classic has the answers
The second-century A.D. world of Emperor Marcus Aurelius was in shambles. A great plague ravaged western Europe, as he embarked on a long and bloody war against the Germanic tribes along the Danube ...
What were Marcus Aurelius' rules for life? His self-help classic has the answers