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Meditations

By: Marcus Aurelius,George Long - translator,Duncan Steen - translator
Narrated by: Duncan Steen
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Summary

One of the most significant books ever written by a head of State, the Meditations are a collection of philosophical thoughts by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius (121 - 180 ce). Covering issues such as duty, forgiveness, brotherhood, strength in adversity and the best way to approach life and death, the Meditations have inspired thinkers, poets and politicians since their first publication more than 500 years ago. Today, the book stands as one of the great guides and companions - a cornerstone of Western thought.

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A matter of life and death.

It's amazing to think that Marcus Aurelius was wiser 2000 years ago than most of are today.

I listened to this while I was waiting for news regarding a life threatening disease.

It calmed me.

It helped me realise that whatever happens will be ok.

It is difficult to keep concentrating on the words all of the time but that does not matter because the important things are repeated in many different ways.

It is stoicism in the extreme.

But I like that.

It certainly helps one to keep ones feet on the ground.

And all that coming from a Roman Emperor.

Amazing.

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Important text on self-reflection and improvement

Would you listen to Meditations again? Why?

I would. It is one of those books that you don't just listen to once, or listen to in one sitting. Because the structure of the book is the multiple self-reflections of Aurelius, you can dip in and out. Listen to 3 minutes and you will get something to think about for the next 3 hours. If you are 'seasoning' this book, you are doing it wrong. Reflect on his reflections!

Aurelius constantly stresses the importance of acting in the most stoic way, how to improve yourself and those around you without being dominating nor imposing. The great little gems of knowledge are interspersed with some comments on the science / worldview of the time, which makes it a nice historic account and truly set in its time. Nonetheless, the importance of a stoic attitude to life is still relevant today.

Without a doubt it is one of the important texts in history about being a good human being.

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Classic and timeless

This is a book with timeless ideas and philosophy on how to deal with the ups and downs of life. Marcus Aurelius writes with a wisdom that is more insightful and real than most of today's self-help life coaches.

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An excellent version of a classic

A deserved classic of ancient Stoic wisdom. The book is a high-brow self-help tome. It contains useful guidance for the everyday practice of the virtues magnanimity and equanimity that allow man to be calm and sociable but also independent of the chaos of natural transformation and of social pressure. That, anyway, is the theory. Whether it works for you depends on your capacity to reprogram yourself by accepting the dubious metaphysics and problematic ethics of Stoicism. Fans of Buddhism will find a lot to like here, but critics of quietism may want to rebel. But whatever the flaws of the philosophy, these meditations are an admirably lucid and well-argued presentation of that popuar balsam for the aching soul.

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Great book.

A wisdom that can change your life. I wish i had read this before. worth another listen.

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Philosophy 101

Philosophy at its most candid and best! Great narration - voice perfect for the topic

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Peace in a CD

The material is excellent and the voice is perfect for this Book - not too dramatic, not too droll, no irritations - absolutely perfect - the combination of these great words and this perfect voice can bring you Peace.

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Old world philosophy still relevant...

... to the modern world and the human condition. An excellent reading of the meditations of Marcus Aurelius. Best enjoyed in a quiet room sitting comfortably on a good chair in my opinion in order to get into the appropriate, reflective state of mind.

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wisdom for the spirit

Good book to open the mind into the universe and close it against any narrowness of thinking.

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V good

you might want to pause and consider what is being said, every other sentence. as there is soo much wisdom in this book it can quickly pass you by

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