Epictetus and Marcus AureliusEpictetus and Marcus Aurelius have very similar Stoic beliefs that can be seen in their works, The Enchiridion and The Meditations. Some of the values and ideas are not identical but work together to achieve one greater idea. The values help to focus on what really matters ... Read More
The Enchiridion and The MeditationsTwo of the most influential Stoic philosophers of all time are Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus. They are both authors as well. Marcus Aurelius wrote Meditations, and Epictetus wrote The Enchiridion, which means the manual. In this case, the manual is a guide to life and how ... Read More
Walker Percy, an affluent member in southern society during the early 20th century said in his memoir, "There is left to each of us, no matter how far defeat pierces, the unassailable wintry kingdom of Marcus Aurelius, which some more gently call the Kingdom of Heaven. However it be called, ... Read More
A good friend of mine approached me about two weeks ago while I was reading Marcus Aurelius Meditations in the cafeteria and he asked me how I was enjoying the read. I explained to him that I was enjoying the text and was learning a lot from it. He then ... Read More
Marcus AureliusEven today, Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is read by every class from kings to common people. The book is a universal classic, meaning it can be related to at any time, by anyone. The philosophies included in his book have spanned the centuries, and Meditations remains to be one ... Read More
Marcus Aurelius and Stoic PhilosophyStoicism is a belief that the universe, despite its appearances, is completely rational and guided by fate. Within it, individuals can, by conforming themselves to divine reason, find their proper place, learn to accept whatever happens with a strong and tranquil mind, and fulfill their obligations ... Read More
Marcus AureliusEven today, Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is read by every class from kings to common people. The book is a universal classic, meaning it can be related to at any time, by anyone. The philosophies included in his book have spanned the centuries, and Meditations remains to be one ... Read More
Marcus AureliusEven today, Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is read by every class from kings to common people. The book is a universal classic, meaning it can be related to at any time, by anyone. The philosophies included in his book have spanned the centuries, and Meditations remains to be one ... Read More
The historical accuracy of gladiator in some aspects was quite good but in others, quite bad. Even right from the opening scene, the inaccuracies start. First, there was no last great battle with the Germanic tribes on the eve of Marcus Aurelius' death. There was a great daylong battle late ... Read More
Marcus Aurelius Even today, Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is read by every class from kings to common people. The book is a universal classic, meaning it can be related to at any time, by anyone. The philosophies included in his book have spanned the centuries, and Meditations remains to be ... Read More
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus is recognized as one of the greatest emperors in Roman history also being a part among the "Five Good Emperors." Marcus ruled the empire from 161 to 180 AD. (Parks) As a highly intelligent man, he stands out as one of the greatest intellectual rulers in Western ... Read More
Athenagoras of Athens address Marcus Aurelius and his son Commodus, about Christianity and the society, in the late 2nd century AD, in order to persuade them that Christianity and the people whom believed in it were law bidding, caring and righteous people. He wrote several pieces of philosophy in the ... Read More
In 133 BC, the Republic of Rome took control of the Mediterranean Sea. The empire was prosperous and strong, but eventually experienced a downfall. The fall of the Western Roman Empire was caused by internal decay in political and military issues, economics, sociology, and religion. The political and military state ... Read More
Marcus Aurelius' Meditations are not the usual philosophical treatise.It is rather a combination of intellectual and autobiographical entriesthat tell how to operate in every day affairs as well as in life ingeneral. Meditations is more like a diary but one that includes authorsinner thought and feelings rather than external events ... Read More