The Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Biography of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius; Study of His Philosophy & Meditations by Marcus AureliusBy George Lang, Marcus Aurelius
Length7h 4m
About this audiobook
The Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius gathers the enduring moral and metaphysical reflections associated with one of antiquity's most compelling Stoic voices. Centered on discipline, impermanence, duty, rational self-command, and the ethical life within a changing cosmos, the volume ranges across aphoristic meditation, philosophical exhortation, and intimate spiritual exercise. Its standout passages on mortality, public responsibility, and inward freedom situate the work within the broader classical tradition while retaining a strikingly modern urgency. Bringing together the imperial authorship of Marcus Aurelius and the mediating scholarship of George Lang, the collection links Roman Stoicism to later traditions of moral philosophy, humanistic education, and practical ethics. Marcus's reflections emerge from the pressures of rule, war, illness, and civic obligation, while Lang's framing helps present these ancient meditations as part of a living intellectual inheritance. Together, they illuminate Stoicism not as abstraction but as a disciplined art of living. This volume is recommended for readers seeking a concise yet profound encounter with classical philosophy. It offers students, scholars, and general readers a rare opportunity to explore personal introspection, political responsibility, and universal ethics within a single work, fostering dialogue between ancient wisdom and contemporary moral life.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenrePhilosophy, Literary Classics
Length7 hrs 4 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 19, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius (Annotated)
2BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS.
3THE PHILOSOPHY OF MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS.
4THE THOUGHTS OF MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS.
5I.
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6II.
7III.
8IV.
9V.
10VI.
11VII.
12VIII.
13IX.
14X.
15XI.
16XII.
17INDEXES.
18INDEX OF TERMS.
19GENERAL INDEX.
20Memorable Quotes
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