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Our life is what our thoughts make it.

The remarkable writings of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180), the only Roman emperor who was also a Stoic philosopher, have been praised over the centuries for the wisdom, insight, and guidance they offer to leaders and great thinkers. The Meditations are the personal notes of a man who studied his unique position of power as an emperor while simultaneously striving to maintain inner balance in the chaotic world around him.

Courageously questioning many of our greatest inquiries, Aurelius grapples with the divided self, examining the complexities of human nature, rationality, and moral virtue, affirming its position as one of the most timeless and significant works of philosophy to date.

Pages: 176, Dimensions: 11.1x11.1cm