Meditations by Marcus Aurelius: A modern reinterpretation of the Stoic classic that will change the way you think. - Softcover

Bianchi, Alessandro

9798291240052: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius: A modern reinterpretation of the Stoic classic that will change the way you think.

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798291240052

Verlag: Independently published, 2025

Alle Exemplare dieser ISBN-Ausgabe

0 Gebraucht

1 Neu

Von EUR 26,77

🎁 TREAT YOURSELF — THE PERFECT GIFT

Marcus Aurelius writes in order to meditate on himself, to practice Stoic philosophy, and to strengthen his inner discipline. As a daily moral guide, the Meditations are not a systematic work, but rather a sequence of internal notes addressing key Stoic themes such as the impermanence of all things, duty, virtue, acceptance of fate, and disdain for passions and fleeting pleasures.

The work is divided into twelve books, though this division does not originate with the author, but was introduced by later copyists. The text has survived in a very limited number of manuscripts dating back to the Middle Ages. The most important of these is the Codex Vaticanus Graecus 1950, dated to the 14th century and preserved in the Vatican Apostolic Library.

This volume is a modern reworking of the ancient Greek translation carried out by the Italian philosopher Angelo Crespi.

Reading Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations today is not just a cultural exercise — it is a true act of mental care. This ancient work, written nearly two thousand years ago, offers concrete and profound tools for facing modern life.

🌿 1. Inner calm in a chaotic world
We live in an age of constant distractions, stimuli, and anxiety. Marcus Aurelius invites us to silence, reflection, and focus on what we can control.
“Do not let the disturbance of others steal your peace.”

🧭 2. Moral clarity and direction
In a world full of choices and ambiguity, Meditations reminds us that to live well means to act according to virtue: justice, courage, temperance, and wisdom.
“The good of a human being is to act in accordance with his rational nature.”

🔥 3. Strength in the face of difficulty
Stoic philosophy helps build resilience. It does not deny suffering but teaches us to face it with dignity and clarity.
“Nothing happens that nature has not equipped you to endure.”

🪞 4. Self-knowledge
Marcus Aurelius teaches us to look inward, honestly, every day. To examine our thoughts, intentions, and actions — a practice of self-education and personal responsibility.
“The life of each person is what their thoughts make of it.”

🌌 5. Connection with nature and the whole
The philosopher-emperor reminds us that we are part of the cosmos, not at its center. Regaining this perspective helps us put problems into context and live with greater balance.
“Everything is harmony, even what seems like disorder.”

In short, reading Meditations today is like receiving advice from a lucid, serene, and profound mind — one that learned to govern an empire by first learning to govern itself.
It is not a book of easy consolations, but a source of solid tools to live better, with greater awareness, courage, and peace.

🎁 TREAT YOURSELF — THE PERFECT GIFT

Because you deserve something special. Buy now!

Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.