Meditations: The Philosophy Classic (Capstone Classics)

Explore the timeless wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor known as “The Philosopher,” in this deluxe special edition of Meditations. Written as a series of personal journals between 169 and 180 AD, this work offers an unprecedented look into the spiritual exercises that guided one of history's most powerful men through a reign marked by military conflict and devastating plague.

As the last of the “Five Good Emperors” and a leader of Stoicism, Aurelius's private reflections were never intended for publication. They served as his personal guidance for self-improvement, focusing on resilience, virtue, and ethical living. Stoicism, a philosophy foundational to modern self-help and psychotherapy, is deeply explored across the twelve books chronicling his life and ideas.

• Presents the timeless wisdom of Emperor Marcus Aurelius and his Stoic philosophy.
• Contains valuable insights on resilience, moderation, and emotional control.
• Discusses how to live “in agreement with nature” and abide by strong ethical principles.
• Deluxe special edition from the bestselling Capstone Classics Series.
• Includes new research on Marcus Aurelius's life and times.

• Author: Aurelius, Marcus
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Language: English
• Publication Date: December 19, 2019
• Pages: 192 pages
• Dimensions: 127 x 193 x 20mm (5 x 7.6 x 0.79 inches)
• Weight: 1.05 kg (1050g)
• ISBN-10: 0857088467
• ISBN-13: 978-0857088468

Discover the private reflections jotted down by Marcus Aurelius in military tents, offering lessons and perspectives just as relevant today as they were two millennia ago.