Description
Meditations is a personal diary written by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. It was written primarily as a source of personal guidance and philosophical reflection for the emperor himself, but its lasting impact and widespread popularity have made it one of the great works of Stoic philosophy. The book is divided into twelve books, each consisting of short reflections and musings on various aspects of life, such as death, the meaning of existence, human relationships, and the nature of the universe. Throughout the book, Marcus emphasizes the importance of living a virtuous life, detached from worldly distractions and focused on wisdom, justice, and fortitude. He encourages readers to cultivate a serene state of mind, accepting whatever happens and focusing on what is within one's control. In addition to its philosophical insights, Meditations is also notable for its portrayal of Marcus as a Stoic philosopher-king. It provides a unique glimpse into the mind and values of one of the most powerful leaders in Roman history and reveals the central role that Stoicism played in shaping the emperor's character and worldview. The work continues to be widely read and studied by scholars and general readers alike, and it is considered one of the foundational works of Western philosophy.
Part of the Encyclopaedia Britannica’s Great Books of the Western World set.
Part of the Harvard Classics set.
This book has 73,587 words. This translation by George Long was originally published in 1889.
Production notes: This ebook of Meditations was published by Global Grey in 2019, and updated on the 10th February 2023. The artwork used for the cover is 'Last Words of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius' - by Eugène Delacroix.

Meditations

Antoninus v. 16. Thucydides, iii. 10: ἐν γὰρ τᾤ διαλλάσσοντι τῆς γνώμης καὶ αἱ διαφοραὶ τῶν ἐργων καθίστανται.

Chapter 118 Preface

Index Of Terms

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

Chapter 28

Chapter 29

Chapter 30

Chapter 31

Chapter 32

Chapter 33

Chapter 35

Chapter 36

Chapter 37

Chapter 38

Chapter 39

Chapter 34

Chapter 40

Chapter 41

Chapter 42

Chapter 43

Chapter 44

Chapter 45

Chapter 46

Chapter 47

Chapter 48

Chapter 49

Chapter 50

Chapter 51

Chapter 52

Chapter 53

Chapter 54

Chapter 55

Chapter 56

Chapter 57

Chapter 58

Chapter 59

Chapter 60

Chapter 61

Chapter 62

Chapter 63

Chapter 64

Chapter 65

Chapter 66

Chapter 67

Chapter 68

Chapter 69

Chapter 70

Chapter 71

Chapter 72

Chapter 73

Chapter 74

Chapter 75

Chapter 76

Chapter 77

Chapter 78

Chapter 79

Chapter 80

Chapter 81

Chapter 82

Chapter 83

Chapter 84

Chapter 85

Chapter 86

Chapter 87

Chapter 88

Chapter 89

Chapter 90

Chapter 91

Chapter 92

Chapter 93

Chapter 94

Chapter 95

Chapter 96

Chapter 97

Chapter 98

Chapter 99

Chapter 100

Chapter 101

Chapter 102

Chapter 119

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