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Donald Robertson on Marcus Aurelius and Understanding Stoicism

The Daily Stoic

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Contemplating Mortality: Lessons from Marcus Aurelius

In this chapter, the discussion centers on Marcus Aurelius's thoughts regarding the inevitability of death and the brevity of life. It explores how his experiences during the Antonine Plague shaped his Stoic philosophy, providing insights that remain valuable for finding meaning in contemporary life.

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