Meditations (English German Edition Illustrated) Selbstbetrachtungen (Englisch Deutsch Ausgabe Illustriert) |
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Author:
| Aurelius, Marcus |
Translator:
| Long, George Wittstock, Albert |
Illustrator:
| Roerich, Nicholas |
ISBN: | 978-1-63537-886-3 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2018 |
Publisher: | TALESFLY LLC
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $.99 |
Book Description:
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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. Depending on the English translation, Marcus' style is not viewed as anything regal or belonging to royalty, but rather a man among other men, which allows the...
More DescriptionThe 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. Depending on the English translation, 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. Die Selbstbetrachtungen des römischen Kaisers Mark Aurel sind die letzte bedeutende Hinterlassenschaft aus der philosophischen Schule der jüngeren Stoa. Maßgebliche Richtschnur für das eigene Denken und Handeln waren ihm die Einordnung in und die Übereinstimmung mit der ¿Allnatur". Vernunftleitung und Gemeinwohlorientierung gehören zu den in zahlreichen Wendungen variierten Konstanten der Selbstbetrachtungen, zu denen Mark Aurel auch die Rückwirkungen seines Amtes auf die eigene Person antrieben: ¿Verkaisere nicht!"