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Meditations
Gilded Pocket Edition€ 8,95 -
Encheiridion
The Manual for Living€ 6,95 -
Meditations
Meditations is a singular work of philosophical self-examination: a series of private notes in which Marcus Aurelius tests his mind against fear, anger, vanity, grief, and the instability of power. Written in Greek and never intended as a polished treatise, it possesses a compressed, aphoristic style shaped by Stoic discipline and the moral vocabulary of Epictetus. Its literary context is that of ancient ethical practice, where writing served not ornament but spiritual exercise, training the soul toward reason, justice, and acceptance of nature. Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor from 161 to 180 CE, wrote these reflections while burdened by war, plague, political obligation, and personal loss. His position makes the book extraordinary: it is not the speculation of a detached philosopher, but the inward labor of a ruler seeking integrity amid immense responsibility. His Stoicism is therefore practical, austere, and urgent. This book is essential for readers interested in philosophy, classical literature, leadership, or the art of living. Meditations offers no easy consolation, but it provides a rigorous companion for anyone seeking clarity, humility, and moral steadiness in uncertain circumstances.
€ 9,10 -
Meditations
"Meditations" is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from second century, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy. Marcus Aurelius wrote the Meditations as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. The Meditations is divided into 12 books that chronicle different periods of Marcus' life. A central theme to Meditations is the importance of analyzing one's judgment of self and others and the development of a cosmic perspective. The style of writing that permeates the text is one that is simplified, straightforward, and perhaps reflecting Marcus' Stoic perspective on the text.
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Enchiridion and Selections from the Discourses of Epictetus
Epictetus was an ancient Greek philosopher who lived between 55 and 135 AD and taught the philosophy of stoicism. Stoicism is the school of philosophy that teaches one to detach oneself from ones emotions so that truth may be derived from ones reason. To the stoic this detachment allows the natural law of the universe to reveal itself and harmony with the world can be achieved. This philosophy is exemplified in the "Enchiridion", which serves as a manual for the everyday practice of this philosophy. A more detailed examination of the philosophy of stoicism can be found within the discourses of Epictetus, of which a representative selection is presented here in this volume translated by George Long.
€ 9,00