Meditaciones
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Meditations is a collection of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor who reigned from 161 to 180 AD. The book is a collection of thoughts and reflections on life, death, morality, and the nature of the universe. Aurelius was a follower of Stoicism, a philosophy that emphasizes the importance of living in accordance with nature and reason. Meditations is divided into 12 books, each of which contains a series of short, numbered paragraphs. The paragraphs are not arranged in any particular order, and they can be read in any sequence. Aurelius's writings are full of wisdom and insight, and they offer a valuable guide to living a good life. Some of the key themes in Meditations include: * The importance of living in accordance with nature * The importance of reason and logic * The importance of self-control * The importance of compassion and forgiveness * The importance of accepting death Meditations is a classic work of philosophy that has been read and admired by people for centuries. It is a valuable guide to living a good life, and it is a book that can be read and reread many times.Book Details
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Marcus Aurelius
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Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 and a Stoic philosopher. He was the last of the rulers known as the Five Good Emperors (a term coined some 13 centuries later by Niccol&ogra...
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