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Meditations by Marcus Aurelius offers a window into ancient wisdom that still speaks to modern lives. This enduring collection of personal reflections guides readers through virtue, resilience, and mindful leadership, blending philosophy with practical insight. Intended for adults and curious readers who want a steadier, more purposeful approach to daily life, the tone is calm, contemplative, and uplifting—encouraging dignity, humility, and steady action even in uncertain times.
Written as concise, intimate entries, Meditations unfolds in short passages that feel like a private conversation with the self. Each reflection pairs a situation with a principle—focus on what you can control, accept what you cannot, act with virtue, treat others with fairness. The book’s structure lends itself to daily reading or thoughtful bursts of study, making the ancient ideas clear and practical for today.
Gregory Hays's translation breathes new life into Marcus Aurelius’s thoughts, delivering a straightforward, accessible style that resonates with statesmen, students, and everyday readers alike. The experience is not just philosophical reading; it’s a guide to living. You’ll encounter key concepts such as virtue as the highest good, rational calm in the face of adversity, the value of self-discipline, and the idea that we are citizens of a common humanity. The pages invite reflection, offer bite-sized lessons, and reward patient, repeated engagement.
After finishing Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, readers gain a practical toolkit for life: a calmer mind, steadier actions, and a renewed sense of purpose grounded in virtue. It invites you to think differently, act more thoughtfully, and approach every day with humility and resolve—leaving a lasting impression that wisdom, even in ancient words, can guide modern living.
Product Details
Author
Marcus Aurelius
Publisher
W&N
Number of Pages
208
Language
English
SKU
BK0432417
ISBN
9781474620949
Dimensions
9.4 x 1.8 x 15 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 499
₹ 424
15% Off
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Was Born To An Upper-Class Roman Family In A.D. 121 And Was Later Adopted By The Future Emperor Antoninus Pius, Whom He Succeeded In 161. His Reign Was Marked By A Successful Campaign Against Parthia, But Was Overshadowed In Later Years By Plague, An Abortive Revolt In The Eastern Provinces, And The Deaths Of Friends And Family, Including His Co-Emperor Lucius Verus. A Student Of Philosophy From His Earliest Youth, He Was Especially Influenced By The First-Century Stoic Thinker Epictetus. His Later Reputation Rests On His Meditations, Written During His Later Years And Never Meant For Formal Publication. He Died In 180, While Campaigning Against The Barbarian Tribes On Romes Northern Frontier. Marcus Cornelius Fronto (C. 100 Late 160S), Roman Grammarian, Rhetorician And Advocate, Was Born At Cirta In Numidia. He Also Was Suffect Consul Of 142. Bio From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Marcus Aurelius (121-180 Ad). He Was A Roman Emperor Who Ruled From 161 Ad To 180 Ad And Is Known For His Stoic Philosophy And His Book Meditations Which Is A Collection Of His Personal Reflections On Life And His Philosophy. He Was Educated In Philosophy, Rhetoric, And Literature By Some Of The Best Teachers Of His Time Including The Famous Fronto. The Writings Of Epictetus, A Famous Stoic Philosopher Greatly Influenced Him. His Main Ideology Of Life Was To Live A Virtuous Life And He Emphasized The Importance Of Reason, Self-Discipline, And Moral Responsibility.