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Look Within. Within Is The Fountain Of Good, And It Will Ever Bubble Up, If You Will Ever Dig.'Meditations Instructs And Inspires Through Its Calm And Unblinking Reckoning With The Elemental Difficulties Of Human Life, And Its Emphasis On Virtue Rather Than Pleasure As The Key To Inner Peace.Presented Here In A Specially Modernized Version Of The Classic George Long Translation, One Of The World'S Most Famous And Influential Books, Meditations, By The Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 121180), Outlines A Philosophy Of Commitment To Virtue Above Pleasure And Tranquility Above Happiness.Ascending To The Imperial Throne In A.D. 161, Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 121180) Found His Reign Beset By Natural Disasters And War. In The Wake Of These Challenges, He Set Down A Series Of Private Reflections, Incorporating The Stoic Precepts He Used To Cope With His Life As A Warrior And Administrator Of An Empire.This Eloquent And Moving Work Draws And Enriches The Tradition Of Stoicism, Which Stressed The Search For Inner Peace And Ethical Certainty In An Apparently Chaotic World. Serenity Was To Be Achieved By Emulating In One'S Personal Conduct The Underlying Orderliness And Lawfulness Of Nature. And In The Face Of Inevitable Pain, Loss, And Deaththe Suffering At The Core Of Lifeaurelius Counsels Stoic Detachment From The Things That Are Beyond One'S Control And A Focus On One'S Own Will And Perception.This Updated And Revised Edition Of The Classic George Long Translation Is Easily Accessible To Contemporary Readers. It Not Only Provides A Fascinating Glimpse Into The Mind And Personality Of A Highly Principled Roman Of The Second Century, But Also Offers Today'S Readers A Practical And Inspirational Guide To The Challenges Of Everyday Life.'Consider That Everything Is Opinion, And Opinion Is In Your Power. Take Away Then, When You Choose, Your Opinion, And Like A Mariner Who Has Rounded The Headland, You Will Find Calm, Everything Stable, And A Waveless Bay.'Shop Dover For An Incredible Variety Of Classic Nonfiction. We Offer Lowpriced Collections Of Speeches, Histories, Biographies, Quotations, Philosophies, Essays, Important Documents, And More.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Meditations by Marcus Aurelius? A: The main theme of Meditations revolves around Stoicism, emphasizing the importance of virtue over pleasure and the pursuit of inner peace amidst life's challenges.
- Q: Who is the author of Meditations? A: The author of Meditations is Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor who lived from A.D. 121 to 180.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition of Meditations have? A: This edition of Meditations is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in Meditations (Dover Thrift Editions)? A: Meditations contains 112 pages.
- Q: When was this edition of Meditations published? A: This edition of Meditations was published on July 11, 1997.
- Q: Is this edition of Meditations suitable for modern readers? A: Yes, this updated and revised edition of Meditations is designed to be easily accessible to contemporary readers.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from Meditations? A: Readers can expect to learn about Stoic philosophy, personal conduct, and achieving serenity in the face of life's difficulties.
- Q: Does Meditations include the original translation by George Long? A: Yes, this edition presents a specially modernized version of the classic George Long translation.
- Q: What category does Meditations fall under? A: Meditations is categorized under Personal Transformation.
- Q: Is Meditations a good resource for anyone interested in philosophy? A: Yes, Meditations is considered a foundational text in philosophy, particularly for those interested in Stoicism and personal ethics.