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The Meditations. By Marcus Aurelius. Written 167 A.C.E. Translated by George Long. The Meditations has been divided into the following sections: Download: A 238k text-only version is available for download. The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, part of the Internet Classics Archive.
Meditations (Koinē Greek: Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν, romanized:Ta eis heauton, lit. 'things to one's self') is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from AD 161 to 180, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy. Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Koine Greek [ 1 ] as ...
Trained in Stoic philosophy, Marcus Aurelius stopped almost every night to practice a series of spiritual exercises—reminders designed to make him humble, patient, empathetic, generous, and strong in the face of whatever he was dealing with. It is imminently readable and perfectly accessible.
A series of spiritual exercises filled with wisdom, practical guidance, and profound understanding of human behavior, Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations remains one of the greatest works of spiritual and ethical reflection ever written.
Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from AD 161 to 180, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy. The Meditations is divided into 12 books that chronicle different periods of Aurelius' life.
The Meditations were reprinted in Glasgow by Robert and Andrew Foulis in 1749 (2nd ed.), 1752 (3rd ed.), and 1764 (4th ed.). Another “4th ed.” was printed in Dublin
The opening of "Meditations" introduces the background of Marcus Aurelius, detailing his upbringing, education, and philosophical influences. It highlights his deep respect for family and mentors who shaped his character, instilling values such as gentleness, temperance, and duty.
Meditations, work by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (121–180 ce; ruled 161–180 ce) consisting of Stoicism-inspired philosophical reflections, probably written during the early 170s, while Marcus was leading a series of military campaigns against Germanic tribes along the Danube River in central.
The meditations of Marcus Aurelius by Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, 121-180; Collier, Jeremy, 1650-1726; Zimmern, Alice, 1855-1939
A series of spiritual exercises filled with wisdom, practical guidance, and profound understanding of human behavior, Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations remains one of the greatest works of spiritual and ethical reflection ever written.