Meditations
The second century AD marked the height of the Roman Empire. After a long period of internal turmoil and unrest, Rome settled into a period of relative peace and prosperity. The first five emperors of this period are called the Five Good Emperors, and the last of these five was Marcus Aurelius.
Aurelius wasn’t only an emperor, but also a philosopher who based his ideas on the traditions of Greek Stoicism, a school of thought that viewed self-control and calmness as a way of overcoming negative emotions.
Aurelius’s philosophy led to his gaining the title of philosopher king. So what were his ideas? This book explores what made Aurelius one of the great Stoic philosophers, and why his thoughts have influenced writers like John Steinbeck and political leaders like former US President Bill Clinton (who regards this as his favorite book).
Key insights:
Logos is a concept that encompasses and orders the entire universe.
Death is inevitable and should not be feared.
Life is too short to waste your time complaining.
Logic is essential – emotions can kill our reasoning and cause us unnecessary harm.
The only pain you can truly suffer is the pain you inflict upon yourself.
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