{"product_id":"9788412672954","title":"MEDITATIONS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMEDITATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of Marcus Aurelius’s \u003ci\u003eMeditations\u003c\/i\u003e, accompanied by fragments from the ancient Stoics, offers the reader a direct window into the practical philosophy of power and introspection. Written during a military campaign and at the height of the Roman Empire, these brief texts constitute a personal and rigorous examination of human nature and the art of living. The work, translated and edited by Gonzalo Torné, stands out for its incisive style and relevance, providing tools for Stoic reflection that are highly useful for the contemporary individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work consists of a series of personal notes that Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, wrote for himself. Far from being a systematic treatise, the book is an exercise in self-examination and mental discipline. The author uses the principles of Stoicism to analyze how to face adversity, manage emotions, and maintain virtue amidst the responsibilities of power. Through aphorisms and reflections, he explores themes such as the transience of time, the interconnectedness of all things, and the importance of reason as a guide. This edition enriches the reading by including fragments from Zeno and other ancient Stoics, offering the philosophical context that underpins the emperor's meditations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStoic philosophy applied to practical life and leadership.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntrospection and self-knowledge as tools for personal improvement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAcceptance of nature and destiny as part of a rational order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eManaging passions and cultivating serenity in the face of adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReflection on mortality and the value of the present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for readers interested in classical philosophy, Stoicism, and personal development from an intellectual perspective. It is especially relevant for those seeking a guide for ethical reflection in contexts of high responsibility or stress, as well as for those who appreciate aphoristic literature and the thought of ancient Rome. It is also of great value to philosophy students and people who wish to explore foundational texts of Western thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn updated and accessible translation of a fundamental work of Stoicism, accompanied by previously unpublished fragments from the ancient Stoics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA set of practical principles for cultivating resilience, mental discipline, and equanimity in everyday life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective on the thought of an emperor who used philosophy as a tool for governance and self-management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA fragmentary reading format that allows for paused and deep reflection, ideal for consultation and study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marcus Aurelius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hermida Editores, S.L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Literary essays, Philosophy, Readings, selections and biblical meditations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e El Jardín de Epicuro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 212\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 387 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003ci\u003eMeditations\u003c\/i\u003e is distinguished by its philological rigor and careful presentation, which integrates the main text with fragments from the ancient Stoics to offer an enriching historical and philosophical context. Gonzalo Torné's translation succeeds in conveying the plasticity and strength of the original, making the work accessible without losing its depth. It is a publication that will interest both students of Stoicism and general readers in search of a reflective and timeless reading on the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HERMIDA EDITORES S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407137202523,"sku":"9788412672954","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841267295.jpg?v=1781847698","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412672954","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}