Meditations

De: Marcus Aurelius, George Long - translator, Duncan Steen - translator

Narrado por: Duncan Steen

One of the most significant books ever written by a head of state, the Meditations are a collection of philosophical thoughts by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius (121 - 180 ce). Covering issues such as duty, forgiveness, brotherhood, strength in adversity and the best way to approach life and death, the Meditations have inspired thinkers, poets and politicians since their first publication more than 500 years ago. Today, the book stands as one of the great guides and companions - a cornerstone of Western thought.

Translation by George Long revised by Duncan Steen.

Download the accompanying reference guide.Public Domain (P)2010 Naxos AudioBooks

Realized I was bookmarking the entire book

So I stopped adding bookmarks.
This is my most-played audiobook, and I constantly return back to it. The information contained in this book is incredibly useful, and the narrator is absolutely perfect fit for it.

Great Narration, Great Content

If you could sum up Meditations in three words, what would they be?

Concise, relevant, clear. This book lays out the heart of stoic philosophy and is a guide for living your life as a stoic.

What does Duncan Steen bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Commanding voice and use of language.

Essential

This book is a gift to all who want to better themselves. Good luck friends

Intellectually Rigorous and Brilliant

Listening to this book was like being in a master class taught by one of the foremost minds of the age. Brilliant and insightful. Aurelius's words cut to the bone with clarity and truth. Deep perspectives on life, pursuits of happiness, prosperity, and spirituality. Fascinating man and a brilliant performance by the reader. A+

Fascinating read

Fascinating read. Gives a great insights in to the thoughts of Marcus Aurelius. I always find it fascinating to read older texts, especially when they show that the thoughts and struggles of man are the same now as they were some 2000 years ago.
The narrator is phenomenal, he really makes the text interesting to hear.

The most essencial Stoic book.

Written for himself and never published after way after his death, Meditations is an essencial and down to earth recollection of thoughts dealing with how to live every moment.

Amazing!

Changed my way of thinking! Very good read I would recommend this book to everyone!

Wisdom.

The narration was really clear. I received so much listening to this book. The wisdom here really makes me feel calm.

Great book on philosophy

Lots of references to other philosophers and great original thought. Still applicable today, but some points of reference are old school.

Ancient considerations are relevant today

Ancient considerations seem very similar to our modern considerations. The books were interesting from that perspective. They are not written as one story but as a bundle of lessons for fellow Romans.