| Author |
Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, 121-180 |
| Editor |
Gleichen-Russwurm, Alexander, Freiherr von, 1865-1947 |
| Title |
Selbstbetrachtungen
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"Selbstbetrachtungen" by Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius is a philosophical work written in the 2nd century AD. The text serves as a collection of personal reflections and moral insights of the Stoic philosopher and ruler, offering guidance on how to live a virtuous and meaningful life. Through introspective writing, Marcus Aurelius emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, duty, and the contemplation of nature and the human condition. At the start of the work, the author outlines the influences of his family and teachers, detailing the foundations of his philosophical beliefs and virtues. He reflects on lessons he learned from notable figures in his life, such as his mentors, and alludes to the challenges he faced as emperor, including personal losses and societal turmoil. The opening lays the groundwork for a deeper exploration of topics like ethics, human connection, the passage of time, and the nature of happiness, framing his thoughts within the broader Stoic tradition that values reason and acceptance of fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
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| Subject |
Stoics
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| Subject |
Ethics
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| Subject |
Life
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15028 |
| Release Date |
Feb 12, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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