Ancient Philosophy for Modern Wisdom - Practical Wisdom from a Great Philosopher.
Of all the ancient wisdom, that of the Emperor of Rome from 161-180 CE, Marcus Aurelius, must be amongst the most profound. His meditations, written as spiritual exercises for himself, went on to influence countless readers for centuries afterwards. Today, these meditations have lost none of their power or relevance.
In this new interpretation the Emperor's time-honoured reflections on life, death and happiness are brought to life once again. Through this selection of meditations, we contemplate such themes as self-improvement and the nature of the mind; the difficulties of living a virtuous life; how to deal with our emotions, from anger to greed to courage; the beauty of nature and the nature of the mind.
We all seek a reason for living, an understanding of our role. Marcus Aurelius can assist us with this question, and he does so with great beauty, insight and warmth.
