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How to Be a Stoic
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Artikel-Nr:
9780241475263
Veröffentl:
2020
Erscheinungsdatum:
24.09.2020
Seiten:
120
Autor:
Robert Dobbin
Gewicht:
85 g
Format:
180x113x13 mm
Serie:
Penguin Great Ideas
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was born to an upper-class Roman family in A.D. 121 and was later adopted by the future emperor Antoninus Pius, whom he succeeded in 161. His reign was marked by a successful campaign against Parthia, but was overshadowed in later years by plague, an abortive revolt in the eastern provinces, and the deaths of friends and family, including his co-emperor Lucius Verus. A student of philosophy from his earliest youth, he was especially influenced by the first-century Stoic thinker Epictetus. His later reputation rests on his Meditations, written during his later years and never meant for formal publication. He died in 180, while campaigning against the barbarian tribes on Rome's northern frontier.
'Don't hope that events will turn out the way you want, welcome events in whichever way they happen'
How can we cope when life's events seem beyond our control? These words of consolation and inspiration from the three great Stoic philosophers - Epictetus, Seneca and Marcus Aurelius - offer ancient wisdom on how to face life's adversities and live well in the world.
One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, from anarchists to stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists.
GREAT IDEAS SERIES HAS SOLD OVER 4 MILLION COPIES: Great Ideas series has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide, with over 55 titles in our Penguin Classics US catalog.BACKLIST OPPORTUNITIES: New titles to the series create an opportunity to sell strong backlist titles such as Why I Write by George Orwell and On the Shortness of Life by Seneca.FRESH SELECTION OF THINKERS: First selection of Great Ideas in over a decade showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, including stoics, feminists, anarchists and Zen Buddhists.BOOK DESIGN: As part of the long history of celebrated Penguin book design, Great Ideas bold typographic cover designs have been highly praised, winning prizes such as the D&AD award, and contribute to the collectible appeal of the series.