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Memento Mori

What the Romans Can Tell Us About Old Age and Death
By Peter Jones
Series: Classic Civilisations
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Peter Jones's Memento Mori delves into the philosophical and psychological dimensions of mortality and how the awareness of death can influence how we live our lives. The book presents a collection of insights from various thinkers throughout history, offering a thought-provoking reflection on the concept of death. Through engaging discussions, it encourages readers to contemplate their own existence and the way they prioritise their time and relationships.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by philosophical explorations of mortality and the human psyche. This thought-provoking work delves into existential questions, prompting readers to reflect on the nature of life and death. It offers a profound journey into psychological insights and philosophical musings, ideal for those seeking deep intellectual engagement.

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Memento Mori

A revealing and entertaining guide to how the Romans confronted their own mortality and the problems of old age, from the author of Veni, Vidi, Vici.

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In this revealing and entertaining guide to how the Romans confronted their own mortality, Peter Jones shows us that all the problems associated with old age and death that so transfix us today were already dealt with by our ancient ancestors two thousand years ago.

Romans inhabited a world where man, knowing nothing about hygiene let alone disease, had no defences against nature. Death was everywhere. Half of all Roman children were dead by the age of five. Only eight per cent of the population made it over sixty. One bizarre result was that half the population consisted of teenagers.

From the elites' philosophical take on the brevity of life to the epitaphs left by butchers, bakers, and buffoons, Memento Mori (Remember you die) shows how the Romans faced up to this world and attempted to take the sting out of death.

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Memento Mori by Peter Jones is praised for blending erudition with accessibility, offering an engaging and enlightening exploration of Roman perspectives on mortality. Reviewers appreciate its ability to entertain while educating, making ancient attitudes relevant and understandable to modern readers. It is noted for being both enjoyable and informative, offering a compelling glimpse into Roman life.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786494825

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Atlantic Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

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Ancient & Classical History Education & Reference Non-Fiction Peter Jones Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: Classic Civilisations

About the Author

Peter Jones was educated at Cambridge University and taught Classics at Cambridge and at Newcastle University, before retiring in 1997. He has written a regular column, 'Ancient & Modern', in the Spectator for many years and is the author of various books on the Classics, including the bestselling Learn Latin and Learn Ancient Greek, as well as Reading Virgil's Aeneid I and II, Vote for Caesar, Veni, Vidi, Vici, Eureka! and Quid Pro Quo.

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