Meditaciones - (Pensamiento Ilustrado) by Marco Aurelio (Hardcover)

About the Book

In one of the world's most famous and influential books, Meditations, Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (A.D. 121-180) describes the stoic precepts he used to cope with his life as a warrior and ruler of an empire. Aurelius offers his reflections on the search for inner peace and ethical certainty in a chaotic world, and gives modern readers a practical and inspirational guide to the challenges of everyday life.

Book Synopsis

El emperador y filósofo romano Marco Aurelio destacó por su serenidad, su modestia y su búsqueda de la verdad, a la vez que fue un césar brillante en el campo de batalla. Solo escribió una obra: Meditaciones, uno de los mejores libros de filosofía y ética de la historia. Se trata de un compendio de sabiduría y reflexión para afrontar los tiempos adversos. Sus principios estoicos siguen estando vigentes en la actualidad: cómo mantener la integridad, cómo ser tolerante, cómo conservar la calma, cómo vivir en armonía el presente, actuando sobre lo que depende de uno y aceptando lo que no. En definitiva, una obra maestra para comprender mejor nuestra alma.

Emperor Marcus Aurelius was a Roman philosopher that was known for his serenity, modesty, and quest for truth, while also being a brilliant leader on the battlefield. He left but one written work: Meditaciones, which continues to be one of the best insights into philosophy and ethics of all time. It's a compendium of wisdom and contemplation that aims to guide those on turbulent paths. The stoic principles of his work continue to be relevant for those that seek to: keep their integrity, learn tolerance, stay calm, live in present harmony, and accept what can and cannot be changed. This work is, without a doubt, a welcome guide to understanding our own souls.

About the Author

Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor and philosopher.