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The Golden Book of Marcus Aurelius

The Golden Book of Marcus Aurelius

Casaubon, Meric

Paperback

PhilosophyLetters & EssaysAncient Rome

ISBN10: 1162632828
ISBN13: 9781162632827
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 204
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.43 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Golden Book of Marcus Aurelius is a philosophical work written by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius in the 2nd century AD. This book is considered one of the most important works of Stoic philosophy and provides insights into the emperor's personal beliefs and values. The book is divided into twelve chapters, each of which contains a series of meditations and reflections on a variety of topics, including the nature of the universe, the importance of self-discipline, and the role of reason in human life. This particular edition of the Golden Book is translated by Meric Casaubon, a 17th-century scholar who sought to make the work more accessible to modern readers. In addition to the translation, the book includes an introduction that provides historical context for the work and explains its significance in the history of philosophy. Overall, The Golden Book of Marcus Aurelius is a timeless work that offers valuable insights into the human condition and the pursuit of a meaningful life.1906. The Golden Book of Marcus Aurelius is comprised of notes written to himself during his many years of military campaigns. Contents include 12 books of his musings and stoic philosophical thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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