Stoicism from the Top | Meditations (Marcus Aurelius) BOOK REVIEW

Welcome back to Mere Mortals book reviews! Today, we're diving into Stoicism from the top with Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations." I'll share my thoughts and some interesting insights from the Penguin Classics edition. If you're new to Stoicism or curious about the Roman Emperor's personal reflections, this one's for you!

(00:00) - Introduction and Overview

(00:33) - Context and Historical Background

(01:44) - The Purpose of "Meditations"

(02:29) - Marcus Aurelius' Commitment to Stoicism

(03:26) - Structure of the Penguin Classics Edition

(04:51) - Notes and Annotations in the Book

(05:35) - Personal Reflections and Journaling

(07:03) - Timeless Wisdom and Relevance

(08:31) - Marcus Aurelius' Writing Style

(10:01) - Private Journal and Unique Perspective

(11:17) - Reading Recommendations and Final Thoughts

(12:30) - Closing Remarks and Viewer Engagement

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