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Close Readings: Marcus Aurelius

The LRB Podcast

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Marcus Aurelius: Philosophy and Power

This chapter examines Marcus Aurelius's reflections on humanity through his meditations, exploring the tension between his duties as a military ruler and his philosophical ideals. It also delves into the implications of translation, his symbolic imagery of disconnection, and the impact of his legacy, particularly in contrast to his son Commodus and modern interpretations of his teachings.

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