The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: A Great Book of Philosophy

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This particular Philosophical Book has been recognized as one of the greatest works
of art. It is still being revered as a literary monument on government service.
This philosophical book has been praised as having exquisite accent and infinite
tenderness.

The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius contains series of personal writings by the

author. It mainly contains Marcus Aurelius' ideas on Stoic philosophy.

This particular book was written during his campaigns between the years 170 and 180
in Greece. He wrote this for his on personal improvement and served as guidance to
his leadership. Up to this day, his memos survived and are still being revered to
as an inspirational book that everyone should read.

Translated by George Long into English in 1862, this particular book has been
reprinted many times and it is included in Harvard Classics.

Marcus Aurelius Stoic principle inside this book is said to contain denial of
emotion. He stated that this is a skill where a man will remain free from the
pleasures and pains of the material world. He also stated in this book that the
only way a man can be harmed is to allow his reaction to overcome him.

You have to remember that the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius contains no religious
faith. Instead it contains benevolent and logical force that explains that bad
occurrences happen in the universe for the good of many.

The plainness of the book is overwhelming to most people who read and understood
it. The writings of Marcus Aurelius are very different in style. It is said that
the contents was not obscured by consciousness of the presence of listeners.
Although people fail to understand the Stoic philosophy inside the Meditations of
Marcus Aurelius, people who do are moved and inspired.

You have to expect that this is an inspiring book and is considered to be one of
the greatest works of philosophy. If you want to read this book, you are in luck.
Up to this day, this book is still available for reading and for purchase. In fact,
this book is so popular that there are many translated versions of it. You can also
download the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius in the internet for free.