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Author Robertson, Donald, 1972- author.

Title How to think like a Roman emperor : the stoic philosophy of Marcus Aurelius / Donald Robertson.

Publication Info. New York, N.Y. : St. Martin's Press, 2019.
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Location Call No. Status
 Farmington, Main Library - Adult Department  188 ROB    DUE 04-03-24
 Manchester, Main Library - Non Fiction  188 ROBERTSON    Recently Returned
 Southington Library - Adult  188 ROB    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description viii, 294 pages ; 22 cm
Summary "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, cognitive psychotherapist Donald Robertson weaves the life and philosophy of Marcus Aurelius together seamlessly to provide a compelling modern-day guide to the Stoic wisdom followed by countless individuals throughout the centuries as a path to achieving greater fulfillment and emotional resilience. How to Think Like a Roman Emperor takes readers 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 readers 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"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents The dead emperor (The story of stoicism / What did the stoics believe) -- The most truthful child in Rome (how to speak wisely) -- Contemplating the sage (how to follow your values) -- The choice of Heracles (how to conquer desire) -- Grasping the nettle (how to tolerate pain) -- The inner citadel and war of many nations (how to relinquish fear) -- Temporary madness (how to conquer anger) -- Death and the view from above.
Subject Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, 121-180. Meditations.
Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, 121-180 -- Philosophy.
Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, 121-180. (OCoLC)fst00054205
Meditations (Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome) (OCoLC)fst01364811
Emperors -- Rome -- Biography.
Stoics.
Emperors. (OCoLC)fst00908898
Philosophy. (OCoLC)fst01060777
Stoics. (OCoLC)fst01133750
Rome (Empire) (OCoLC)fst01204885
Genre/Form Biographies.
Biography. (OCoLC)fst01423686
ISBN 9781250196620 hardcover
1250196620 hardcover
9781250196637 electronic book
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