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The Inner Citadel: The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
The Inner Citadel The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Author:Pierre Hadot, Marcus Aurelius Meditations The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius are treasured today—as they have been over the centuries—as an inexhaustible source of wisdom. And as one of the three most important expressions of Stoicism, this is an essential text for everyone interested in ancient religion and philosophy. Pierre Hadot, eminent historian of ancient thought, her... more »e uncovers new levels of meaning in the Roman emperor's Meditations and expands our understanding of its underlying philosophy. This spirited and engaging study offers a fresh picture of the fascinating philosopher-emperor, a fuller understanding of the tradition and doctrines of Stoicism, and rich insight into the culture of the Roman empire in the second century. "[Marcus Aurelius] spent most of his life in troubling times, campaigning against the barbarians, dealing with conspiracy at home…Yet the most powerful man in the world still managed to live the life of a Stoic, and to record his reflections on how we should live. Those meditations…became one of the best-loved books of antiquity…This study—by a leading authority on Marcus—provides background matter and analysis of the main themes in the Meditations, as well as fresh translations of many of the sayings." —Washington Post Book World« less