MARCUS AURELIUS
At the center of imperial power, he recorded how to govern his own judgment first and turn responsibility into a daily practice.
121–180 CEStoicismRome
Other names and spellings
마르쿠스 아우렐리우스 · 마르쿠스 아우렐리우스 안토니누스 · Marcus Aurelius Antoninus
Core ideas
SELF-GOVERNANCEDUTYSUSPENDED JUDGMENTCOMMUNITYMORTALITY
Works & sources
Meditations
MARCUS AURELIUS, a first reading
Marcus Aurelius recorded reflections on his own judgment and public responsibilities as Roman emperor.
Self-government: what does it mean?
Self-government in the Meditations goes beyond concealing emotion. It involves examining impressions before accepting them and returning to actions that serve justice and the human community.
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