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Meditations is Marcus Aurelius’s private collection of Stoic reflections on character, discipline, leadership, mortality, and how to meet difficult circumstances with steadiness. This clearance copy is the Scribner trade paperback edition translated by David V. Hicks and C. Scot Hicks.

Why Read It

This is a compact classic for readers who want philosophy that feels practical rather than abstract. It is especially useful for anyone drawn to resilience, self-command, and short passages that can be revisited over time.

What's Inside

A fresh translation of the Roman emperor’s personal notes, written as exercises for himself rather than as a polished public argument.

About the Author

Marcus Aurelius ruled the Roman Empire from 161 to 180 CE and is remembered as one of the major Roman Stoic thinkers. His Meditations survived as a record of private philosophical practice.

Details

• Format: trade paperback book
• Page count: 160 pages
• Author: Marcus Aurelius
• Translators: David V. Hicks and C. Scot Hicks
• Publisher: Scribner
• ISBN: 9781668050804