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This site presents the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius in a structured, accessible format. Explore the wisdom of stoic philosophy, chapter by chapter, with thematic tags and historical context.

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Marcus Aurelius' Meditations is a series of personal reflections and philosophical musings, written during his reign as Roman Emperor (161–180 CE). Grounded in Stoic philosophy, it offers timeless insights into self-discipline, resilience, duty, and the pursuit of virtue.

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Inspiration from YouTube: Marcus Aurelius' Meditations

Historical context from Wikipedia: Meditations

Original text from MIT Classics: Meditations

Key translations and studies:

Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, translated by Gregory Hays (Modern Library, 2002)

Robin Hard, Marcus Aurelius: Meditations (Oxford World's Classics, 2011)

Pierre Hadot, The Inner Citadel: The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (Harvard University Press, 1998)