Even a casual study of history reveals that drugs have been a part of human society since pretty much forever. Surprisingly (unsurprisingly?), much of the course of history has been shaped by drug use of one sort or another. Reading about the 5 examples below, it’s not hard to wonder how the world would be different if […]
Our life is what our thoughts make it
The extraordinary writings of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180), the only Roman emperor to have also been a stoic philosopher, have for centuries been praised for their wisdom, insight and guidance by leaders and great thinkers alike. Never intended for publication, Meditations are the personal notes born from a man who studied his unique position of power as emperor while trying to uphold inner balance in the chaotic world around him.
Boldly challenging many of our biggest questions, Aurelius wrestles with the divided self, considering the complexities of human nature, rationality and moral virtue, affirming its place as one of the most timeless, significant works of philosophy to date.
Our life is what our thoughts make it
The extraordinary writings of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180), the only Roman emperor to have also been a stoic philosopher, have for centuries been praised for their wisdom, insight and guidance by leaders and great thinkers alike. Never intended for publication, Meditations are the personal notes born from a man who studied his unique position of power as emperor while trying to uphold inner balance in the chaotic world around him.
Boldly challenging many of our biggest questions, Aurelius wrestles with the divided self, considering the complexities of human nature, rationality and moral virtue, affirming its place as one of the most timeless, significant works of philosophy to date.
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Meditations (Collins Classics)
256Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780008425029 |
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Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
Publication date: | 01/12/2021 |
Series: | Collins Classics Series |
Pages: | 256 |
Sales rank: | 882,402 |
Product dimensions: | 4.37(w) x 7.01(h) x (d) |