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#480 | Marcus Aurelius | The Philosopher Emperor

Jun 13, 202417 min
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Episode description

 


Meet Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor who combined power with philosophy.

 

In this episode, we'll learn about his famous work, "Meditations", and explore five key ideas that still resonate today.

 
  • Introduction to Marcus Aurelius
  • Importance of his book "Meditations"
  • Control what you can, ignore what you can't
  • Live according to nature and rationality
  • Continuous self-reflection and self-examination
  • Embrace and welcome fate
  • Awareness of impermanence and mortality
  • Authenticity and practical advice
  • Aurelius' personal struggles and resilience
  • Modern resurgence of Stoicism and its relevance today

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/marcus-aurelius

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