| Book Details |
| Author |
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| Genre |
Philosophy |
| Publication Date |
6/2/1992 |
| Format |
Hardcover (212
x
133
mm)
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| Publisher |
Everyman's Library |
| Language |
English |
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| Plot |
The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (a.d. 121—180) embodied in his person that deeply cherished, ideal figure of antiquity, the philosopher-king. His Meditations are not only one of the most important expressions of the Stoic philosophy of his time but also an enduringly inspiring guide to living a good and just life. Written in moments snatched from military campaigns and the rigors of politics, these ethical and spiritual reflections reveal a mind of exceptional clarity and originality, and a spirit attuned to both the particulars of human destiny and the vast patterns that underlie it.
A. S. L. Farquharson (1871—1942) spent a lifetime on his edition of the Meditations, which is one of the outstanding twentieth-century achievements of classical scholarship. All the notes to the Farquharson translation, amplifying the twelve books of the Meditations, are included in this volume. |
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| Product Details |
| ISBN |
0679412719 |
| Cover Price |
$18.00 |
| Nr of Pages |
272 |
| First Edition |
No |
| Rare |
No |
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| Credits |
| Translator |
S. L. Farquharson |
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