{"product_id":"meditations-by-marcus-aurelius-9781454962038","title":"Meditations","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe classic collection of writings by second-century Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius is one of the foundational texts of Stoic philosophy—and remains an evergreen bestseller centuries later, now freshly repackaged for the Union Square \u0026amp; Co. Signature Clothbound Editions line.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA compendium of ruminations and reflections by the second-century Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, a staunch adherent to Stoic philosophy. It is a spiritual journal of the author's philosophical exercises and a chronicle of the paradox of the philosopher-king, who must enforce the law and administer justice while looking beyond politics to the cosmic vantage point from which the tribulations of politics come to seem trivial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeditations\u003c\/em\u003e invites the reader into the mind of a ruler whose thoughts transcend his worldly responsibilities, offering timeless wisdom that continues to resonate with audiences today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47521458028780,"sku":"9781454962038","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/89c6c6908bf67fb2b2a3d381105e9129.jpg?v=1776126781","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/meditations-by-marcus-aurelius-9781454962038","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}