Marcus Aurelius

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Despite its enduring popularity, Marcus Aurelius’s *Meditations* is often dismissed as an eclectic collection of thoughts or superficial advice. In this fresh study, John Sellars challenges this perception, positioning *Meditations* firmly within the Stoic philosophical tradition. Sellars meticulously demonstrates Marcus Aurelius's deep engagement with Stoic logic, physics, and ethics, refuting claims of merely practical application or absence of philosophical argument. He reveals Marcus as a committed and systematic Stoic thinker, driven by the desire to live a good life. This volume offers a crucial re-evaluation for scholars and students of Classics and Philosophy.