
The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
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The timeless wisdom of an ancient Stoic can become a companion
for your own spiritual journey.
Stoicism is often portrayed as a cheerless, stiff-upper-lip philosophy of suffering and doom. Yet as experienced through the thoughtful and penetrating writings of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (121-180 CE), the Stoic approach to life is surprisingly rich, nuanced, clear-eyed and friendly.
With facing-page commentary that explains the texts for you, Russell McNeil, PhD, guides you through key passages from Aurelius's Meditations, comprised of the emperor's collected personal journal entries, to uncover the startlingly modern relevance his words have today. From devotion to family and duty to country, to a near-prophetic view of the natural world that aligns with modern physics, Aurelius's words speak as potently today as they did two millennia ago.
Now you can discover the tenderness, intelligence and honesty of Aurelius's writings with no previous background in philosophy or the classics. This SkyLight Illuminations edition offers insightful and engaging commentary that explains the historical background of Stoicism, as well as the ways this ancient philosophical system can offer psychological and spiritual insight into your contemporary life. You will be encouraged to explore and challenge Aurelius's ideas of what makes a fulfilling life-and in so doing you may discover new ways of perceiving happiness.
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- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1 The Promise of Stoicism
- The Power of Opinion
- Fame and Fortune as False Values
- The Promise of Happiness
- A Contract with Nature
- Time, Motion, Cosmology, and Evolution
- Fate and Destiny
- 2 Stoicism and Virtue
- The Importance of Love and the Meaning of Justice
- Misfortune and Opportunity
- Morality and the Role of Virtue
- Virtuous Role Models
- 3 Stoicism and Vice
- The Nature of Evil and Insignificance of Misfortune
- Never Seek Praise and Never Blame Others
- Stoic Psychology, Alienation, and Free Will
- The Problem with Anger and Discontent
- Stoicism and Mental Health
- Ignoring What Others Think
- Moral Relativism
- 4 Stoicism and the Body
- Mind over Matter
- The Stoic Attitude toward Pleasure
- Rising above Pain
- Aging and Death
- 5 Stoicism and the Mind
- The Supremacy of Reason
- Supreme Beauty
- False Opinion
- 6 The Method of Stoicism
- Living according to Nature
- Accepting Our Fate
- Inquiry and the Practice of Philosophy
- The Life of Virtue
- 7 Stoicism and the Environment
- The Seeds of Logos
- The Sacredness of Nature
- Cosmic Gaia and the Unity of Nature
- Imitating Nature in Our Technologies
- Nature and Climate Change
- 8 The Practice of Stoicism
- Meditation, Prayer, and the Wrestler's Art
- Implications for Work and Business
- A Ten-Step Program in Anger Management
- On Sexuality and Addiction
- On Anxiety and Depression
- On Flattery and Pride
- On Knowing Yourself and "Wolfish" Friendships
- On Misfortune, Death, and Martyrdom
- 9 Society and Government in Stoicism
- Government and Political Duty
- Society and Social Collapse
- War and Terrorism
- Political Activism, Criticism, and Dissent
- Glossary
- Notes
- Suggestions for Further Reading
- About SkyLight Paths
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