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# Meditations (Modern Library)

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Review: Love it - Sometimes desertcart bundles multiple translations under one product listing, so this is the Gregory Hays translation. Overall I give the translation 5/5 just from the perspective of being well-written and free of errors. This is my first reading so I can't speak to "accuracy" per se, but overall the flow of the prose gives me a lot of assurance that it's a faithful translation. This translation comes with a large opening section detailing Marcus Aurelius' life and the geopolitical and social factors surrounding the work, as well as the history we know of how the work survived and was transmitted. This background is great because the Meditations were in part Marcus' personal diary. Many lines were only meant as personal reminders - a sort of philosophical to-do list - and some lines are still such non-sequiturs that scholars can't place them. Overall though, the Meditations is sort of a philosophical play book. Marcus is essentially coaching himself - how to act, what to think about, how to carry yourself. It makes for an incredibly actionable philosophical work. Overall, it's precisely the fact that Meditations was never meant to be read which makes it such good reading! This isn't a thorough treatise trying to explain why stoicism is the best philosophy, it's more of a step-by-step guide for how to live and breathe this philosophy. Famously, this work constantly mentions death. Marcus Aurelius constantly reminded himself that he was mortal, and that he could die at any time. He clearly expresses that this belief helps him act honorably at all moments. If you believe you could die today, Aurelius believed you'd be much more likely to express yourself fully and to avoid saying anything which was dishonest or which would cause you to feel regret later. This doesn't mean he ignored the future - preparing for a good life tomorrow, including diet and exercise, has benefits today as well as tomorrow. Meditations is rarely dry. It's quick, aphoristic "to-do list" style means varied points are given one after another. If you don't get something from one paragraph, the next might still be very important to you. It's similar to Nietzsche in that regard. Unlike Nietzsche however, this book goes strongly against ego. Aurelius doesn't say he is a genius, but that he is a human like any other. Overall this is a fairly unique work in terms of major philosophical books. Because this book wasn't meant to be published, it's one of the most brutally honest and effective works out there, especially because this ethos meshes with stoicism. One stoic principle might be, "write everything down - but write honestly, as though it will never get published". Aurelius accidentally accomplished that in strong fashion, and the philosophical world is all the better for it.
Review: Inspiring and Motivating Read, Beautiful Hardcover - This book exceeded my expectations. The hardcover is well made and feels high quality with no damages from shipping, and the content itself is motivating, inspiring, and helpful for living a better life. Marcus Aurelius truly is a great stoic philosopher and leader which you can tell from his experiences and notes to himself. I’m very happy with this purchase and would highly recommend it.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #6,854 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in Spiritualism #7 in Ancient Greek & Roman Philosophy #25 in Philosophy of Ethics & Morality |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (9,530) |
| Dimensions  | 5.63 x 0.79 x 8.35 inches |
| Edition  | First Edition |
| ISBN-10  | 0679642609 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0679642602 |
| Item Weight  | 12.2 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 272 pages |
| Publication date  | May 14, 2002 |
| Publisher  | Modern Library |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love it
*by P***L on September 19, 2019*

Sometimes Amazon bundles multiple translations under one product listing, so this is the Gregory Hays translation. Overall I give the translation 5/5 just from the perspective of being well-written and free of errors. This is my first reading so I can't speak to "accuracy" per se, but overall the flow of the prose gives me a lot of assurance that it's a faithful translation. This translation comes with a large opening section detailing Marcus Aurelius' life and the geopolitical and social factors surrounding the work, as well as the history we know of how the work survived and was transmitted. This background is great because the Meditations were in part Marcus' personal diary. Many lines were only meant as personal reminders - a sort of philosophical to-do list - and some lines are still such non-sequiturs that scholars can't place them. Overall though, the Meditations is sort of a philosophical play book. Marcus is essentially coaching himself - how to act, what to think about, how to carry yourself. It makes for an incredibly actionable philosophical work. Overall, it's precisely the fact that Meditations was never meant to be read which makes it such good reading! This isn't a thorough treatise trying to explain why stoicism is the best philosophy, it's more of a step-by-step guide for how to live and breathe this philosophy. Famously, this work constantly mentions death. Marcus Aurelius constantly reminded himself that he was mortal, and that he could die at any time. He clearly expresses that this belief helps him act honorably at all moments. If you believe you could die today, Aurelius believed you'd be much more likely to express yourself fully and to avoid saying anything which was dishonest or which would cause you to feel regret later. This doesn't mean he ignored the future - preparing for a good life tomorrow, including diet and exercise, has benefits today as well as tomorrow. Meditations is rarely dry. It's quick, aphoristic "to-do list" style means varied points are given one after another. If you don't get something from one paragraph, the next might still be very important to you. It's similar to Nietzsche in that regard. Unlike Nietzsche however, this book goes strongly against ego. Aurelius doesn't say he is a genius, but that he is a human like any other. Overall this is a fairly unique work in terms of major philosophical books. Because this book wasn't meant to be published, it's one of the most brutally honest and effective works out there, especially because this ethos meshes with stoicism. One stoic principle might be, "write everything down - but write honestly, as though it will never get published". Aurelius accidentally accomplished that in strong fashion, and the philosophical world is all the better for it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inspiring and Motivating Read, Beautiful Hardcover
*by K***O on January 7, 2026*

This book exceeded my expectations. The hardcover is well made and feels high quality with no damages from shipping, and the content itself is motivating, inspiring, and helpful for living a better life. Marcus Aurelius truly is a great stoic philosopher and leader which you can tell from his experiences and notes to himself. I’m very happy with this purchase and would highly recommend it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enlightening
*by K***R on September 26, 2024*

So very wise words from the ancient past. I saved a few passages to reread. The translation is very modern and easy too understand. I am kind of on the fence about it, in some ways it is almost too modern. Maybe taking away some of the weight of the words. Some themes are repetitive, Biden coming down to the fact we are all going to die so it doesn’t matter.

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