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Audiokniha Antická knihovna obsahuje čtené úryvky klasických děl antiky od autorů jako Platón, Démokritos, Aristotelés nebo Seneca.

Rímska ríša sa na vrchole svojho rozmachu dostávala do čoraz búrlivejších pomerov, keď bola napádaná rôznymi kmeňmi spoza vonkajších hraníc ríše a zároveň v jej vnútri vznikali rozpory medzi samotnými Rimanmi. Marcus Aurelius sa stal cisárom práve v takýchto pohnutých časoch. Väčšiu časť svojej vlády bol nútený prežiť medzi vojskom v odľahlých častiach ríše v bojoch za zachovanie jej celistvosti a v snahe usporiadať pomery po často vznikajúcich rozbrojoch. Životné skúsenosti počas mnohých takto prežitých rokov mu umožnili, aby si v neskoršom čase svojho života vytvoril ucelený pohľad na ľudské bytie a strasti s ním spojené. Je známy ako cisár, ktorý sa výrazne zaujímal o filozofiu, o poznanie ľudskej duše, pričom bol silným zástancom stoicizmu. Marca Aurelia preslávila jednak jeho výnimočná schopnosť udržiavať i počas problematických pomerov celistvosť ríše a riešiť zložité problémy, a tiež jeho filozofické dielo Myšlienky k sebe samému. Dielo napísal v posledných rokoch svojho života a začal ho písať na území Kvádov pri Hrone, teda na území dnešného Slovenska. V Myšlienkach zhŕňa svoje životné skúsenosti a s umiernenosťou sa ponára do úvah o podstate sveta a o jeho princípoch. Okrem vlastných názorov uvádza i množstvo myšlienok iných autorov, čo svedčí o jeho mimoriadne vysokej vzdelanosti. Myšlienky Marca Aurelia sú veľmi pôsobivé a je z nich zrejmé, že ich autor bol znamenitý muž, ktorý sa obdivuhodným spôsobom dokázal zamýšľať nad ľudskou existenciou. Publikáciu dopĺňa úvodná štúdia Miloslava Okála Život a dielo Marca Aurelia.

The writings of Marcus Aurelius on Stoic philosophy.

Originally written only for his personal consumption, Marcus Aurelius' Meditations has become a key text in the understanding of Roman Stoic philosophy. This Penguin Classics edition is translated with notes by Martin Hammond and an introduction by Diskin Clay. Written in Greek by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a wide range of fascinating spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Spanning from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation, they cover such diverse topics as the question of virtue, human rationality, the nature of the gods and Aurelius' own emotions. But while the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation, in developing his beliefs Marcus also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy: a series of wise and practical aphorisms that have been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers and ordinary readers for almost two thousand years. Martin Hammond's new translation fully expresses the intimacy and eloquence of the original work, with detailed notes elucidating the text. This edition also includes an introduction by Diskin Clay, exploring the nature and development of the Meditations, a chronology, further reading and full indexes. Marcus Aelius Aurelius Antoninus (121-80) was adopted by the emperor Antoninus Pius and succeeded him in 161, (as joint emperor with adoptive brother Lucius Verus). He ruled alone from 169, and spent much of his reign in putting down various rebellions, and was a persecutor of Christians. His fame rest, above all, on his Meditations, a series of reflections, strongly influenced by Epictetus, which represent a Stoic outlook on life. He was succeeded by his natural son, thus ending the period of the adoptive emperors. If you enjoyed Meditations, you might like Seneca's Letters from a Stoic, also available in Penguin Classics.

Audiobook Meditations written by Marcus Aurelius. One of the most significant books ever written by a head of State, the Meditations are a collection of philosophical thoughts by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius (121–180 ce). Covering issues such as duty, forgiveness, brotherhood, strength in adversity and the best way to approach life and death, the Meditations have inspired thinkers, poets and politicians since their first publication more than 500 years ago.

Marcus Aurelius, a császár és filozófus, az ókori Róma egyik legelőkelőbb családjában született. Hadrianus császár udvarában nevelkedett, s időszámításunk után 161-ben került a világbirodalom élére. Uralkodása a germán törzsek elleni szakadatlan háborúskodásban telt el. De a csaták közti rövid éjszakai pihenőkön a sztoikus bölcselet meggondolkodtató, szép sorait vetette papírra. Olvassunk csak bele:„Abban senki sem akadályozhat meg, hogy természeted törvénye szerint élj, s a közös természet törvénye ellenére semmi sem érhet.”Császár volt, vagy filozófus? Mindenekelőtt ember, aki mindnyájunkhoz tud szólni a múltból.

'Their icy blasts are refreshing and restorative. They tell you the worst. And having heard the worst, you feel less bad' Blake Morrison Written in Greek by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. While the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation and encouragement, Marcus Aurelius also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy: a timeless collection that has been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers and readers throughout the centuries. Translated with notes by MARTIN HAMMOND with an Introduction by DISKIN CLAY