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By Marcus Aurelius (Book)823editions publishedbetween1056and2020in15languagesand held by9,794 WorldCat memberlibrariesworldwideA new translation, the first in thirty-five years, of one of the most influential and admired books of the ages, the reflectionsof Marcus Aurelius, Stoic philosopher and emperor of Rome 161-180 A.D., few books have meant as much to as many as MarcusAurelius's Meditations. It remains a life-enhancing work of the basics of Stoic doctrine, Aurelius's life and career, therecurring themes and structure of the work's ongoing influence. By Marcus Aurelius 138editions publishedbetween1742and2018inEnglishand held by1,600 WorldCat memberlibrariesworldwide'Translated from the Greek as a collaborative effort by Francis Hutcheson (1694-1746) and the classicist James Moor (1712-1779),The Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus became a highly influential work in the philosophy of the ScottishEnlightenment. In their translation and notes to the text, Hutcheson and Moor celebrate the Stoic ideal of an orderly universegoverned by a benevolent God. The translation and notes also shed light on Hutcheson's other writings: above all, perhaps,on his conception of 'true religion' as a religion of virtue, benevolence, and public spirit for an enlightened age.' 'Hutchesoncontrasts the divisive sectarianism exhibited by Christians in Scotland and elsewhere with Marcus's recommendations of serenityand resignation to the will of the Creator.

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In light of the warmth of feeling Hutcheson expresses in his remarks, it is notsurprising that he took pains to conceal his role (and Moor's) in the composition of the introductory 'Life of the Emperor'and in the notes.' 'The edition of The Meditations that is reproduced here was published in 1742. It is the first of fiveeditions published by Robert Foulis and is the only Foulis edition of the English translation published during Hutcheson'slifetime. In this new Liberty Fund edition, editors Moore and Silverthorne clarify the respective contributions of Hutchesonand Moor and identify persons and occurrences that appear in the text. The editors also explain Hutcheson and Moor's motivationin undertaking the translation and discuss the challenge Hutcheson faced in translating the technical Stoic vocabulary usedby Marcus.' By Marcus Cornelius Fronto (Book)58editions publishedbetween1919and2007inEnglish and Latinand held by1,418 WorldCat memberlibrariesworldwideThe literary remains of the rhetorician Marcus Cornelius Fronto first came to light in 1815, when Cardinal Mai, then prefectof the Ambrosian Library in Milan, discovered that beneath an account of the Acts of the first Council of Chelcedon in 451had originally been written copy of the correspondence between Fronto and members of the imperial family, including no lessthan three who were to wear the purple.

The letters possess an extraordinary fascination as giving an authentic record ofthe relationship between the foremost teacher of his time and his illustrious student Marcus Aurelius, his chief correspondent.Apart from small-talk (but even that is replete with interest) the principal subject is Latin prose style. Fronto practicesto excess the cultivation of trendy mannerisms, but sees clearly enough the sterility of a slavish imitation of classicalmodels.

By Marcus Aurelius (Book)86editions publishedbetween1692and2018inEnglish and Chineseand held by468 WorldCat memberlibrariesworldwideWritten in Greek without any intention of publication, a book by the 2nd century Roman emperor offers spiritual reflectionsand exercises developed by the author, as a leader who struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe, coveringsuch topics as the question of virtue, human rationality, the nature of the gods, and Aurelius's own emotions. This editionincludes a selection of the correspondence between Marcus Aurelius and his former tutor, the rhetorician Marcus CorneliusFronto. By Marcus Aurelius (Book)3editions publishedin2008inEnglishand held by447 WorldCat memberlibrariesworldwideThe late antique world possessed no voice like that of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (A.D. His meditations on whatconstitutes a good life have withstood the centuries and reach us today with a force that has not diminished.' 'In this remarkablenew translation, philosopher Jacob Needleman and classics scholar John P, Piazza reveal Marcus Aurelius not only in lightof his philosophical ideas, but as a great practitioner who struggled to live according to those ideas.'

'The voice that emergesfrom their translation is a universal one that stands within the stream of the wisdom traditions of every historic faith.While rooted in the Stoic philosophy of Greece and Rome, it is recognizable to students of early Christianity and Buddhism,of the Vedas and the Talmud, and to all who seriously search for meaning in contemporary life.' 'The translators' selectionprocess has also been guided by the intention of making Marcus's thought vividly accessible to the general reader. They framethe translation with concise, relevant introductions that tell who Marcus was and provide a fresh, while historically grounded,way of entering this deeply powerful work. Also included arc a glossary of terms; spare yet helpful notes that do not cloudthe text; and recommendations for further reading. By Marcus Aurelius 38editions publishedbetween1985and2016inEnglishand held by281 WorldCat memberlibrariesworldwide'One most the most significant books ever written by a head of State, the Meditations are a collection of thoughts by theEmperor Marcus Aurelius (121-181 CD). Covering issues such as duty, forgiveness, brotherhood, strength in adversity and thebest way to approach life and death, the Meditations have inspired thinkers, poets and politicians since their first publicationmore than 500 years ago'-Container.