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One measure, perhaps, of a book's worth, is its intergenerational pliancy: do new readers acquire it and interpret it afresh down through the ages? The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, translated and introduced by Gregory Hays, by that standard, is very worthwhile, indeed. Hays suggests that its most recent incarnation--as a self-help book--is not only valid, but may be close to the author's intent. The book, which Hays calls, fondly, a "haphazard set of notes," is indicative of the role of philosophy among the ancients in that it is "expected to provide a 'design for living.'" And it does, both aphoristically ("Think of yourself as dead. You have lived your life. Now take what's left and live it properly.") and rhetorically ("What is it in ourselves that we should prize?"). Whether these, and other entries ("Enough of this wretched, whining monkey life.") sound life-changing or like entries in a teenager's diary is up to the individual reader, as it should be. Hays's introduction, which sketches the life of Marcus Aurelius (emperor of Rome A.D. 161-180) as well as the basic tenets of stoicism, is accessible and jaunty. --H. O'Billovich
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Marcus Aurelius, the emperor-philosopher, ruled the immense Roman Empire from 161 untill 180. He is the last representative of the Stoa. In this book, also known by the name "Diaries of M.A.", written between 170 and 180 in his army camp, he reflects about his ideals and his doubts. In his meditations one can (constantly) very well distinguish the ideas of a living human being, a man ... ruled by the universe of the divine providence, where all men live as fellow citizens of the gods. With far more warmth than one may expect from a stoic, Marcus Aurelius emphasizes the social "duties" and the feelings of solidarity that originate of them.
Another ever-recurring motive is the personal liberty, freedom of the individual. This is quite normal because ALL DEPENDS on our judgments (in the sense of 'impression') of the circumstances. Very often WE SUFFER FAR MORE OF OUR JUDGMENT of something or of a situation that we consider "terrible", THAN OF THE SUBJECT ITSELF !! For example a poor constitution (of the body) and other adversities cannot/could NOT HAVE influence our own inner compass...
Top of the shelf literature, STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to ALL OF YOU!!
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Should be right next to the Bible next to your bed. A great and timeless and extraordinary book. The Penguin Classics's edition is not only the best edition but the only edition you should read. I try to read parts of a couple of chapters every night. Marcus Aurelius deserves the Pulitzer Prize.
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The style is direct and unpretentious. The message is simple but extraordinarily powerful: life is short, the past and the future are inaccessible, pain and pleasure have no meaning, but inside each one of us there is a ruling faculty that is touched only by itself. Only that which makes us better capable of confronting our condition with resolution and courage can be said to be good, and only that which makes us worse and more unsatisfied can be said to be bad. The only thing that is of any importance is our own private quest for perfection, which no external power can ever destroy. Marcus Aurelius delivers many insightful and inspirational observations about human nature and the human condition, and he makes an excellent rational argument for seeking the good and for acting modestly and continently. I cannot think or a more satifying and moving work, and it is all the more poignant because it was written by a man who wielded almost absolute power and lived surrounded by the luxury, yet managed to keep things in perspective and to occupy himself only with what truly matters. One sentence captures perfectly the spirit of his writings: "Where a man can live, there he can also live well." An extraordinary testimony of wisdom and fortitude.
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Veröffentlicht am 4. Juni 2000 von "edplymouth"
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Should be right next to the Bible next to your bed. A great and timeless and extraordinary book. The Penguin Classics's edition is not only the best edition but the only edition... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 18. März 2000 von "whoami3"
President Bill Clinton's Favorite Book
Should be right next to the Bible next to your bed. A great and timeless and extraordinary book. The Penguin Classics's edition is not only the best edition but the only edition... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 18. März 2000 von "whoami3"
President Bill Clinton's Favorite Book
Should be right next to the Bible next to your bed. A great and timeless and extraordinary book. The Penguin Classics's edition is not only the best edition but the only edition... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 18. März 2000 von "whoami3"
President Bill Clinton's Favorite Book
Should be right next to the Bible next to your bed. A great and timeless and extraordinary book. The Penguin Classics's edition is not only the best edition but the only edition... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 18. März 2000 von "whoami3"
President Bill Clinton's Favorite Book
Should be right next to the Bible next to your bed. A great and timeless and extraordinary book. The Penguin Classics's edition is not only the best edition but the only edition... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 18. März 2000 von "whoami3"
A timeless meditation book for anyone
Here is a great book of meditations for both believers and atheists. Marcus Aurelius was emperor of Rome with an unfaithful wife, a worthless son, and the duties of leading an army... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 17. November 1999 veröffentlicht
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