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Meditations: (illustrated) (Paperback)

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This book is a Unique edition to Meditations, a public domain book because it contains 10 unique illustrations found nowhere else except on Amazon to create a better reader experience

The Meditations is divided into 12 books that chronicle different periods of Marcus' life. Each book is not in chronological order and it was written for no one but himself. The style of writing that permeates the text is one that is simplified, straightforward, and perhaps reflecting Marcus' Stoic perspective on the text. Marcus' style is not viewed as anything regal or belonging to royalty, but rather a man among other men which allows the reader to relate to his wisdom.

His Stoic ideas often involve avoiding indulgence in sensory affections, a skill which will free a man from the pains and pleasures of the material world. He claims that the only way a man can be harmed by others is to allow his reaction to overpower him. An order or logos permeates existence. Rationality and clear-mindedness allow one to live in harmony with the logos. This allows one to rise above faulty perceptions of "good" and "bad".


Product Details
ISBN: 9781081697389
ISBN-10: 1081697385
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication Date: July 20th, 2019
Pages: 140
Language: English