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Zusatztext Marcus’s Meditations are a source of inspiration and curiosity. Why did Marcus write the book? ... And what is the lasting significance and impact of the text? William O. Stephens’s Marcus Aurelius: A Guide for the Perplexed does an admirable job of answering these questions ... Among the book’s virtues is the fact that it is not a rambling exercise in historical erudition or critique. It is primarily an exegesis of the Meditations. Its other primary virtue is found in Stephens’s passionate prose, which effectively channels the spirit of Marcus and ancient Stoicism. Informationen zum Autor William O. Stephens is a Professor of Philosophy and of Classical & Near Eastern Studies at Creighton University, Nebraska, USA. Klappentext Exploration of the life and philosophical reflections of this complex Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor. Vorwort Exploration of the life and philosophical reflections of this complex Stoic philosopher and Roman emperor. Zusammenfassung Provides an introduction to the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. This is a guide for understanding this Stoic author - the only philosopher who was also an emperor. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. The Man, the Emperor, the Thinker \ 2. The Influence of Heraclitus and Epictetus \ 3. Wholes and Parts \ 4. Time, Transience, and Eternity \ 5. Virtues, Vices, and Junk \ Epilogue: The Soul of a Stoic \ Appendix: Marcus, Maximus, and Stoicism in Gladiator (2000) \ Glossary\ Further Reading \ Index
