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- ISBN 9781399821483
- Weight: 300g
- Dimensions: 200 x 132mm
- Publication Date: 28 Aug 2025
- Publisher: John Murray Press
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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Find clarity, resilience and purpose - without getting lost in the text.
Marcus Aurelius' Meditations is a timeless Stoic classic, widely considered one of the most important texts in Western philosophy - but it isn't always easy to grasp.
This concise edition makes it crystal clear, distilling its most powerful ideas into short, accessible quotes, paired with clear commentary from bestselling author Gill Hasson, so you don't just read it - you understand it.
Calibrated to deliver the key, timeless, perspective-shifting insights rapidly and directly, it will open the door to a world of wisdom and help you learn the best lessons from one of the greatest texts in human history.
Read in moments. Understand for life.
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Marcus Aurelius (121-180 CE) was a Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher renowned for his wisdom, integrity, and dedication to virtue. As one of the last "Five Good Emperors," he governed during a time of political and military challenges, demonstrating remarkable leadership and resilience. His private writings, later compiled as Meditations, reveal a deeply reflective mind striving to live ethically and thoughtfully. Revered as one of history's great thinkers, Aurelius' philosophy emphasizes self-discipline, mindfulness, and living in harmony with nature, offering timeless guidance for those seeking clarity and purpose in life.
Gill Hasson has 20 years' experience teaching and writing on a range of issues to do with personal and professional development, mental health and wellbeing. She is the author of more than 22 books; the bestselling Mindfulness, Mindfulness Pocketbook, Emotional Intelligence, Positive Thinking, the Sunday Times bestseller How to Deal with Difficult People, plus other books on the subjects of resilience, communication skills and assertiveness.
