A Penguin Great Ideas edition of Stoic philosophy in wise and practical aphorisms that have inspired Bill Clinton Ryan Holiday Anna Kendrick and many more. Few ancient works have been as influential as the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius philosopher and emperor of Rome A.D. 161180. A series of spiritual exercises filled with wisdom practical guidance and profound understanding of human behavior it remains one of the greatest works of spiritual and ethical reflection ever written. Marcuss insights and adviceon everything from living in the world to coping with adversity and interacting with othershave made the Meditations required reading for statesmen and philosophers alike while generations of ordinary readers have responded to the straightforward intimacy of his style. For anyone who struggles to reconcile the demands of leadership with a concern for personal integrity and spiritual wellbeing the Meditations remains as relevant now as it was two thousand years ago. Throughout history some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselvesand each other. They have inspired debate dissent war and revolution. They have enlightened outraged provoked and comforted. They have enriched livesand destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers pioneers radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. Penguins Great Ideas series features twelve groundbreaking works by some of historys most prodigious thinkers and each volume is beautifully packaged with a unique typedrive design that highlights the bookmakers art. Offering great literature in great packages at great prices this series is ideal for those readers who want to explore and savor the Great Ideas that have shaped the world. show more