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A COMPANION TO MARCUS AURELIUS

Considered the last of the "Five Good Emperors," Marcus Aurelius ruled the Roman Empire from ad 161 until his death in 180 - yet his influence on philosophy continues to resonate in the modern age through his Meditations. A Companion to Marcus Aurelius presents the first comprehensive collection of essays to explore all essential facets relating to contemporary Marcus Aurelius studies. Featuring contributions from top international scholars in relevant fields, initial readings provide an overview of source material by addressing such topics as manuscript transmission, historical written sources, archaeological evidence, artifacts, and coins. Readings continue with state-of-the-art discussions of various aspects of Marcus Aurelius - his personal biography; political, cultural, and intellectual background; and aspects of his role as emperor, reformer of administration, military leader, and lawgiver. His Meditations are analyzed in detail, including the form of the book, his way of writing, and the various aspects of his philosophy. The final series of readings addresses evolving aspects of his reception. A Companion to Marcus Aurelius offers important new insights on a figure of late antiquity whose unique voice has withstood the centuries to influence contemporary life.

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Title A Companion to Marcus Aurelius
Author Marcel Van Ackeren (Editor)
Binding Hardcover
Edition number 1st
Edition 1
Pages 584
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Wiley-Blackwell, Chichester
Date 2012-04-30
ISBN 9781405192859 / 1405192852
Weight 2.33 lbs (1.06 kg)
Dimensions 9.8 x 6.9 x 1.3 in (24.89 x 17.53 x 3.30 cm)
Themes
- Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Cultural Region: Italy
Library of Congress subjects Emperors - Rome, Marcus Aurelius
Library of Congress Catalog Number 2011040483
Dewey Decimal Code 937.070

About the author

THE EDITOR

Marcel van Ackeren is Associated Professor/Senior Research Fellow in the Philosophy Department at the University of Cologne. He is the author of Das Wissen vom Guten. Bedeutung und Kontinuitt des Tugendwissens in den Dialogen Platons (2003), Heraklit (2005), Understanding Ancient Philosophy (edited with Jrn Mller, 2006), The Political Identity of the West. Platonism in the Dialogue of Cultures (edited with Orrin F. Summerell, 2006), Die Philosophie Marc Aurels, 2 vols. (2011), and Meditations and Representations. Marcus Aurelius in Interdisciplinary Light (edited with Jan Opsomer, 2012).