Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Annotated & Explained

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Political
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Author: Russell McNeil, George Long ISBN: 9781594733475
Publisher: SkyLight Paths Publishing Publication: September 1, 2007
Imprint: SkyLight Paths Language: English
Author: Russell McNeil, George Long
ISBN: 9781594733475
Publisher: SkyLight Paths Publishing
Publication: September 1, 2007
Imprint: SkyLight Paths
Language: English
The timeless wisdom of an ancient Stoic can become a companion for your own spiritual journey.

Stoicism is often portrayed as a cheerless, stiff-upper-lip philosophy of suffering and doom. Yet as experienced through the thoughtful and penetrating writings of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (121180 CE), the Stoic approach to life is surprisingly rich, nuanced, clear-eyed and friendly.

With facing-page commentary that explains the texts for you, Russell McNeil, PhD, guides you through key passages from Aureliuss Meditations, comprised of the emperors collected personal journal entries, to uncover the startlingly modern relevance his words have today. From devotion to family and duty to country, to a near-prophetic view of the natural world that aligns with modern physics, Aureliuss words speak as potently today as they did two millennia ago.

Now you can discover the tenderness, intelligence and honesty of Aureliuss writings with no previous background in philosophy or the classics. This SkyLight Illuminations edition offers insightful and engaging commentary that explains the historical background of Stoicism, as well as the ways this ancient philosophical system can offer psychological and spiritual insight into your contemporary life. You will be encouraged to explore and challenge Aureliuss ideas of what makes a fulfilling lifeand in so doing you may discover new ways of perceiving happiness.
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The timeless wisdom of an ancient Stoic can become a companion for your own spiritual journey.

Stoicism is often portrayed as a cheerless, stiff-upper-lip philosophy of suffering and doom. Yet as experienced through the thoughtful and penetrating writings of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (121180 CE), the Stoic approach to life is surprisingly rich, nuanced, clear-eyed and friendly.

With facing-page commentary that explains the texts for you, Russell McNeil, PhD, guides you through key passages from Aureliuss Meditations, comprised of the emperors collected personal journal entries, to uncover the startlingly modern relevance his words have today. From devotion to family and duty to country, to a near-prophetic view of the natural world that aligns with modern physics, Aureliuss words speak as potently today as they did two millennia ago.

Now you can discover the tenderness, intelligence and honesty of Aureliuss writings with no previous background in philosophy or the classics. This SkyLight Illuminations edition offers insightful and engaging commentary that explains the historical background of Stoicism, as well as the ways this ancient philosophical system can offer psychological and spiritual insight into your contemporary life. You will be encouraged to explore and challenge Aureliuss ideas of what makes a fulfilling lifeand in so doing you may discover new ways of perceiving happiness.

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