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This book is an introduction to the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. His one major surviving work, often titled 'meditations' but literally translated as 'to himself', is a series of short, reflections divided into twelve books and written only to be read by him. His thoughts are burdened with the responsibilities of ruling an entire empire. The author explores Marcus Aurelius' upbringing, family relations, rise to the throne, military campaigns,...

Portrays the lives of four influential philosophers and describes that their lives were lived in a quiet and reasonable manner.

This program focuses on Marcus Aurelius, a figure known to history both as a Roman emperor and a proponent of Stoic philosophy.