George Long Bücher

Epictetus, a Greek stoic and freed slave, ran a thriving philosophy school in Nicropolis in the early second century AD. His animated discussions were celebrated for their rhetorical wizardry and were written down by Arrian, his most famous pupil. Together with the Enchiridion, a manual of his main ideas, and the fragments collected here, The Discourses argue that happiness lies in learning to perceive exactly what is in our power to change and what is not, and in embracing our fate to live in harmony with god and nature. In this personal, practical guide to the ethics of stoicism and moral self-improvement, Epictetus tackles questions of freedom and imprisonment, illness and fear, family, friendship and love, and leaves an intriguing document of daily life in the classical world.

Die eindringliche Anleitung zum glücklichen Leben im stoischen Sinn, die immer wieder an die engen Grenzen des in unserer Macht Stehenden erinnert, hat über die Jahrhunderte hinweg bis in die Gegenwart hinein ihre Wirkung als „Trostbüchlein“ behalten.

Von zeitlos klassischem Rang ist die Besinnung auf das richtige Handeln und das gute Leben, die der römische Kaiser Marc Aurel (121-180 n. Chr.) in seinen nahezu zweitausend Jahre alten Aufzeichnungen, den 'Selbstgesprächen', festgehalten hat. Sie dokumentieren die ständigen Selbstermahnungen des Herrschers, seine Bemühung, das Leben verantwortungsvoll und im Bewußtsein der conditio humana zu gestalten, und sein Mißtrauen gegenüber sich selbst, ob er den eigenen Grundsätzen auch genügt. Diese Grundsätze fußen auf der Überlieferung antiker Philosophie, zugleich sind sie voraussetzungslos zugänglich, weil sie die Grundfragen menschlicher Existenz erörtern. Sie sprechen eine Sprache der Suche, die ohne spekulative Ambition oder persönliche Ruhmsucht unternommen wird. Diese Suche wird seit Jahrhunderten als Zeugnis von Weisheit und als Wegweiser für ein gutes Leben geschätzt.

Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans, commonly called Parallel Lives or Plutarch's Lives, is a series of biographies of famous men, arranged in tandem to illuminate their common moral virtues or failings. The surviving Parallel Lives, contain twenty-three pairs of biographies, each pair consisting of one Greek and one Roman, as well as four unpaired, single lives. It is a work of considerable importance, not only as a source of information about the individuals biographized, but also about the times in which they lived.

The hardcover edition of Meditations presents the profound insights and philosophical spirit of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, skillfully translated by George Long. This work delves into themes of stoicism, self-reflection, and the human condition, offering timeless wisdom that remains relevant today. The translation captures the essence of Aurelius's thoughts, inviting readers to explore his meditative reflections on life, virtue, and resilience.

The edition of Meditations highlights the profound philosophy and introspective spirit of Marcus Aurelius, offering readers a deep insight into the thoughts of the Roman Emperor. Translated by George Long, this version captures the essence of Aurelius's reflections on life, virtue, and the human experience, making it accessible for contemporary audiences.

This volume presents a faithful reprint of the original 1891 edition of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus's reflections. It offers insights into the Stoic philosophy of the Roman Emperor, emphasizing themes such as self-discipline, virtue, and the nature of the human experience. Readers can explore Aurelius's personal thoughts, which remain relevant and thought-provoking, providing guidance on how to navigate life's challenges with wisdom and resilience.