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Marcus Aurelius
The Stoic Emperor
Series: Ancient Lives
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Experience the world of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and the tremendous challenges he faced and overcame with the help of Stoic philosophy. [Robertson] thoughtfully and readably captures the essence of this great man and his great life. It's a must-read for any aspiring Stoic. —Ryan Holiday,...
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Experience the world of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and the tremendous challenges he faced and overcame with the help of Stoic philosophy.
[Robertson] thoughtfully and readably captures the essence of this great man and his great life. It's a must-read for any aspiring Stoic. —Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Daily Stoic
This novel biography brings Marcus Aurelius (121–180 CE) to life for a new generation of readers by exploring the emperor's fascinating psychological journey. Donald J. Robertson examines Marcus's relationships with key figures in his life, such as his mother, Domitia Lucilla, and the emperor Hadrian, as well as his Stoic tutors. He draws extensively on Marcus's own Meditations and correspondence, and he examines the emperor's actions as detailed in the Augustan History and other ancient texts.
Marcus Aurelius struggled to reconcile his philosophy and moral values with the political pressures he faced as emperor at the height of Roman power. Robertson examines Marcus's attitude toward slavery and the moral dilemma posed by capturing enemies in warfare; his attitude toward women; the role of Stoicism in shaping his response to the threat of civil war; the treatment of Christians under his rule; and the naming of his notorious son Commodus as his successor.
Throughout, the Meditations is used to shed light on the mind of the emperor—his character, values, and motives—as Robertson skillfully weaves together Marcus's inner journey as a philosopher with the outer events of his life as a Roman emperor.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780300280142
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 October 2024
Country: United States
Imprint: Yale University Press
Illustration: 1 b-w illus.
Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 248
About the Author
Donald J. Robertson, a cognitive-behavior psychotherapist and writer, is a founding member of the organization Modern Stoicism and the president and founder of the Plato’s Academy Centre nonprofit. He is the author of How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World and How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. He lives in Canada and Greece.
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