Stoic Classic Collection: Marcus Aurelius's Meditations, Epictetus's Enchiridion, Seneca's On The Shortness of Life

by Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Seneca

Three Books In One!
In one, beautifully laid-out volume, three of the timeless classics of stoic wisdom and self-improvement. Included in this

Genres: Philosophy, Classics

211 pages, Paperback

Published March 6, 2021

About the author

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (often referred to as "the wise") was Emperor of the Roman Empire from 161 to his death in 180. He was the last of the "Five Good Emperors", and is also considered one of the more important Stoic philosophers. His two decades as emperor were marked by near continual warfare. He was faced with a series of invasions from German tribes, and by conflicts with the Parthian Empire in the east. His reign also had to deal with an internal revolt in the east, led by Avidius Cassius.

Marcus Aurelius' work Meditations, written in Greek while on campaign between 170 and 180, is still revered as a literary monument to a government of service and duty and has been praised for its "exquisite accent and its infinite tenderness."

Reviews

[Me · Rating 5 out of 5]

Since I stumbled upon MA and the Stoic boys, my life has changed.

[Willie Barkley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full of timeless wisdom from three of the greatest minds in history. Not only worth reading once but return to it over and over as one needs advise or clarity for life’s burdens.

[Chris Hogan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have mixed feelings about the Shakespearian English for the Meditations. On one hand I think I had to actively think more about what I was reading and do on the fly translating in my head to modern English to figure out what was really being said, on the other hand I was doing a lot of translating in my head which was a little distracting. I will probably pick up a newer translation of the Meditations or Audio book. The Enchiridion was much easier on my little brain and a pleasant read. I can definitely see how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy evolved from this philosophy.