How to Think Like a Roman Emperor How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

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Publisher Description

"This book is a wonderful introduction to one of history's greatest figures: Marcus Aurelius. His life and this book are a clear guide for those facing adversity, seeking tranquility and pursuing excellence." — Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way and The Daily Stoic

The life-changing principles of Stoicism taught through the story of its most famous proponent.

Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius was the final famous Stoic philosopher of the ancient world. The Meditations, his personal journal, survives to this day as one of the most loved self-help and spiritual classics of all time. In How to Think Like a Roman Emperor, psychotherapist Donald Robertson weaves stories of Marcus’s life from the Roman histories together with explanations of Stoicism—its philosophy and its psychology—to enlighten today’s listeners. He discusses Stoic techniques for coping with everyday problems, from irrational fears and bad habits to anger, pain, and illness.

How to Think Like a Roman Emperor takes listeners on a transformative journey along with Marcus, following his progress from a young noble at the court of Hadrian—taken under the wing of some of the finest philosophers of his day—through to his reign as emperor of Rome at the height of its power. Robertson shows how Marcus used philosophical doctrines and therapeutic practices to build emotional resilience and endure tremendous adversity, and guides listeners through applying the same methods to their own lives.

Combining remarkable stories from Marcus’s life with insights from modern psychology and the enduring wisdom of his philosophy, How to Think Like a Roman Emperor puts a human face on Stoicism and offers a timeless and essential guide to handling the ethical and psychological challenges we face today.

GENRE
Nonfiction
NARRATOR
DJR
Donald J. Robertson
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
08:30
hr min
RELEASED
2019
April 2
PUBLISHER
Macmillan Audio
SIZE
424.6
MB

Customer Reviews

Bankseu ,

Fundamental, instructive; storytelling at its finest

Donald Robertson masterfully weaves the principles of classical Stoicism into the historical lives of Marcus Aurelius and those around him, and the situations in his life where application of Stoic principles were brought to bear. His patient, unhurried reading - inspires careful consideration of Marcus’s life and how he lived it with care towards virtue and the goodness of man. A wonderful work, one that will live on as a fresh spring bringing forth life-giving waters in the dark forest of our consciousness, I highly recommend this to everyone - especially someone looking for inspiration on how to live life.

Look for more of Robertson’s work! I, for one, will be first in line to obtain all of his next works.

ChangeMachine ,

Inspiring Book

A great lesson in stoic philosophy. I love the history lesson as a bonus. Great narration, although the editing is a bit too rushed. Needs a little more breathing room.

RichardHLeslie ,

I would give more than 5 stars if I could

This is one of the most important books I’ve ever read.

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