Richard armitages performance saves it from audio purgatory, as his energy and clarity and evermellifluous voice help. This unabridged version is narrated by a number of volunteer narrators at and is available on mp3 download. To provide a full understanding of aurelius s seminal work, this edition includes explanatory notes, a general index, an index of quotations, an index of names, and an introduction by diskin clay putting the work in its biographical, historical, and literary context, a chronology of marcus aurelius s life and career. Meditations audiobook marcus aurelius, diskin clay. It is possible that large portions of the work were written at sirmium, where he spent much time planning military campaigns from 170 to 180. In many important ways, the reflections of marcus aurelius 121180 crystallize the philosophical wisdom of the grecoroman world. These memos survive and continue to inspire others to this day. The meditations of emperor marcus aurelius full audiobook greatestaudiobooks v2 marcus aurelius 121 180, translated by george chrystal 1880 1944 the meditations is divided into 12. Plus, youll get an additional audiobook per month after trial. It is possible that large portions of the work were written at sirmium, where he spent much time plann. Written by marcus aurelius, audiobook narrated by alan munro. Written in greek by an intellectual roman emperor without any intention of publication, the meditations of marcus aurelius offer a wide range of fascinating spiritual reflections and exercises developed as marcus aurelius struggled to understand himself and make sense of his world. Marcus aurelius 121180 ce was one of the few true philosopherkings in history. Sep 07, 2016 meditations is a series of personal writings by marcus aurelius, roman emperor from 161 to 180 ad, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on stoic philosophy.
He wrote the 12 books of the meditations as a source for his own guidance and selfimprovement. In how to think like a roman emperor, psychotherapist donald robertson weaves stories of marcus life from the roman histories together with explanations of stoicism its philosophy. Marcus aurelius wrote meditations in greek while on campaign between 170 and 180, as a source for his own guidance and selfimprovement. The meditations of marcus aurelius audiobook marcus. The transition from paganism to christianity, comprising marcus aurelius. By marcus aurelius the meditations of marcus aurelius unabridged audio cd. This reflection also tends to the removal of the desire of empty fame, that it is no longer in thy power to have lived the whole of thy life, or at least thy life from thy youth upwards, like a philosopher. He likely heard many stories about him, which he presents in this first book.
Im not new to stoicism in any way, and if my memory. Meditations of marcus aurelius introduction marcus aurelius meditations tr. Dialogue with trypho first apology by marcus aurelius, lucian, justin martyr, walter pater and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I am reminded of a quote from the meditations, dig within. Orlando crazy things i choose to purchase game night nation halloween hang podcast lets stand group. Marcus aurelius ruled the roman empire from ad 161180. Listen to meditations of marcus aurelius by marcus. This classic work of stoic philosophy by the roman emperor marcus aurelius has been a source of guidance and selfimprovement for thousands of years. Marcianus was probably lucius volusius maecianus, a jurist who also tutored aurelius in law. Meditations is a collection of journal entries he wrote to himself and in this note, well explore some big ideas of his stoic.
Some of it was written while he was positioned at aquincum on campaign in pannonia, because internal. Marcus aurelius was a roman emperor and philosopher who wrote meditations. The meditations of marcus aurelius audiobook, by marcus aurelius. He was destined to be a leader, having been born into a prominent family one related by blood and marriage to rulers and bankers. I love the history of marcus aurelius, i find it fascinating that he was not just a warrior but a thinker, a politian, a king, a father, and a philosopher. Meditations audiobook by marcus aurelius, george long. 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 121180 ce. Meditations of marcus aurelius unabridged on apple books.
Its amazing to me that while jocko has probably read meditations, he likely didnt take good directly from it, but has simply arrived at an identical thought himself nearly 2000 years later. The meditations the meditations of marcus aurelius by marcus aurelius available from rakuten kobo. The meditations by marcus aurelius audiobook read by librivox volunteers genre. This audiobook is the most affordable version of meditations by marcus aurelius that also has high quality, masterfully engineered audio. And indeed, if we seek platos philosopherking in the flesh we could hardly do better than marcus, the ruler of the roman empire for almost two decades and author of the. This audio consists of a series of personal writings by marcus aurelius, roman emperor 161180. It feels like marcus aurelius is delivering the message.
The meditations of marcus aurelius audiobook listen. The meditations of marcus aurelius full audiobook youtube. Nov 06, 2017 these thoughtprovoking writings of marcus aurelius roman emperor 161180 ce are a hallmark of stoic philosophy. Meditations by marcus aurelius and john day audiobook. When i was young, i thought all the answers to my questions existed outside of me, but it was marcus aurelius and others that taught me to look within. 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. Meditations is the philosophical diary of marcus aurelius, the last of the five good emperors. Written in greek by the only roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, marcus aurelius s meditations offers a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled. At age fifteen, he was adopted by emperor antoninus pius, putting him in the line of succession.
Spanning from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation. May 16, 2014 i cant remember who initially led me towards meditations by marcus aurelius, but ever since that first reference, i have stumble upon many, who recommended it. Marcus aurelius wrote the 12 books of the meditations in greek as a source for his own guidance and selfimprovement. Marcus aurelius, duncan steen, george long translator, duncan steen translator, naxos audiobooks. The meditations of marcus aurelius audiobook by marcus. This book provides support and personal comfort and is a captivating read. The book was not written with the intent to be published.
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Meditations is a series of personal writings by marcus aurelius, roman emperor from 161 to 180 ad, recording his private. Roman emperor marcus aurelius wrote his meditations as a means of guidance and selfimprovement almost 2000 years ago. Nonfiction, philosophy marcus aurelius 121 ce180 ce, was roman emperor from 161 to 180. Meditations is a series of personal writings by marcus aurelius, roman emperor from 161 to 180 ad, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on stoic philosophy. Meditations marcus aurelius audiobook and ebook all you. Meditations of marcus aurelius antoninus originally translated by meric casaubon about this edition marcus aurelius antoninus augustus was emperor of rome from 161 to his death, the last of the five good emperors. Marcus aurelius is said to have been fond of quoting platos dictum, and those who have written about him have rarely been able to resist applying it to marcus himself. By marcus aurelius the meditations of marcus aurelius. We use a computerassisted dynamicleveling process to ensure audio stays within. We use a computerassisted dynamicleveling process to ensure audio stays within an optimal listening range. Reading meditations makes you realize how similar the struggles of life are, regardless of stature. It is unlikely that marcus aurelius ever intended the writings to be published and the work has no official. These writings take the form of quotations varying in length from one sentence to long paragraphs. Listen to meditations of marcus aurelius audiobook by marcus aurelius.
I love how i can still find inspiration in his teachings and has he chose to live his life. This audio consists of a series of personal writings by marcus aurelius, roman emperor 161. Jan 27, 2019 the thoughts of the emperor marcus aurelius antoninus, as translated by george long, 1862. This audio consists of a series of personal writings by marcus aurelius, roman emperor 161180 ad, setting forth his ideas on stoic philosophy. Marcus aurelius was one of the most important stoic philosophers.
This unabridged version is narrated by a number of volunteer narrators at and is. Marcus aurelius was the roman emperor from 161 to 180 ad, and during that time, he kept several collections of journals that contained. Listen to meditations audiobook by marcus aurelius. Naturallaw and enlightenmentclassics the collected works and correspondenceof francis. The meditations of marcus aurelius by marcus aurelius and. The communings with himself of marcus aurelius antoninus, translated by c. He writes about the vicissitudes of his own life and explores how to live wisely and virtuously in an unpredictable world. Meditations of marcus aurelius audible audio edition. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. In these writings, aurelius sets forth his ideas on a wide array of personal development principles, including the power of integrity, the pros and cons of love, insights on harnessing your concentration, and tons of other knowledge bombs pulled from the stoic way of. Marcus aurelius was the roman emperor from 161 to 180 and a major stoic philosopher. His life and philosophy have endured over the centuries in his volume, the meditations of marcus aurelius.
Penguin audio of meditations of marcus aurelius this audiobook is evidently based on a modern edition of this work and it would be nice to know who created it. His meditations, written in moments snatched from military campaigns and the rigors of politics, reveal a mind of exceptional clarity and originality, and a spirit attuned to both the particulars of human destiny and the vast patterns which. Ta eis heauton, literally things to ones self is a series of personal writings by marcus aurelius, roman emperor from 161 to 180 ad, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on stoic philosophy. Aug 01, 2017 if youre reading marcus aurelius meditations for the first time and youre looking for a readable translation, ryan holiday recommends the gregory hays translation for its readability, and it is quite readable. A major theme of meditations is the importance of analyzing ones judgment of self and others, and the development of a cosmic perspective. Meditations of marcus aurelius, first edition abebooks. Originally written in greek between 170 and 180, marcus wrote this. Buy meditations penguin classics book online at low prices. This little book was written as a diary to himself while emperor fighting a war out on the boarder of the roman empire and today this book is known to us as the meditations. If so, why have i not been forced to read this from a young age.
But if you are looking to better come to terms with marcus aurelius, the best translation is the one that best handles key technical. The meditations of marcus aurelius has been translated and retold dozens of times, you can find a ton of these books on amazon, but i have to say i really enjoyed this book better than the others. Apr 14, 2017 the meditations by marcus aurelius audiobook read by librivox volunteers genre. Covering issues such as duty, forgiveness, brotherhood, strength in adversity and the best way to approach life and death, the meditations have inspired thinkers. English the meditationsof the emperor marcus aurelius antoninus translated by francis hutcheson and james moor. 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. Meditations by marcus aurelius free at loyal books. Roman emperor marcus aurelius was the final famous stoic philosopher of the ancient world. Marcus aurelius wrote these books in highly educated koine greek as a source for. Meditations unabridged by marcus aurelius on spotify. Marcus aurelius shows how to navigate through lifes obstacles, whether thats dealing with harmful rumors, rude people, loss of loved ones etc. It offers a noteworthy chain of challenging situations which are a reflection on spirituality and enumerate the struggle to understand oneself and ones.
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I encourage all young people to read this, as well as emersons essay selfreliance and thoreaus walden. Meditations of marcus aurelius audiobook by marcus. Aurelius uses statements to emphasize faith in god and how to lead a good life in the face of temptation. Meditations, ta eis heauton, literally thoughtswritings addressed to himself is a series of personal writings by marcus aurelius, roman emperor 161180 ce. He was nephew, soninlaw, and adoptive son of antonius pius. Meditations of marcus aurelius audiobook by marcus aurelius. Meditations of marcus aurelius by marcus aurelius, paul. Ive listened to a bunch of meditations audio books. This is quite possibly the most insightful, existential book ive ever read. Emperor aurelius has given us wisdom in its purest form. The meditations, his personal journal, survives as one of the most loved selfhelp and spiritual classics of all time. Meditations is a series of writings on stoic philosophy written by the former emperor of rome, marcus aurelius.
Amazon prime didnt exist then and to qualify for free shipping, i had to purchase a few other books at the same time. Librivox free audiobook chapel 1995 1996 insomnia radio. It is possible that large portions of the work were written at sirmium, where he spent much time planning military campaigns from 170 to. Annius verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from numa, second king of rome. All these things happen to them by reason of their ignorance of what is good and evil. Meditations of marcus aurelius, the marcus aurelius, walter covell on.
The meditations are a set of personal reflections by marcus aurelius. First, do we all recognize that the author of this text, marcus aurelius, was a roman emperor. Meditations by marcus aurelius and ron welch audiobook. Meditations by marcus aurelius full audiobook greatest audiobooks special offer. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Marcus aurelius was emperor of rome from 161 ad until 180 ad, and is remembered as the last of the five good emperors. Roman emperor marcus aurelius wrote his meditations as a means of guidance and. Marcus aurelius was a stoic, a person who accepted things as they came.