#4 in Philosophy
Meditations
- 194
- Pages
- about 3.5 h
- Reading time
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Our view
“Meditations” was never meant as a book: these are a Roman emperor’s private notes to himself, short reminders rather than a built argument. That is their appeal. The Stoic advice on accepting death, letting go of the past and trusting reason as our best tool is plain enough to act on, and some readers say it changed how they live. Best taken slowly, a few entries at a time.
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About the book
Meditations is a collection of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161–180 AD, which record his private notes to himself and his reflections on Stoic philosophy.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.3 across 994 ratings. With that many, the reader vote carries 87% of the weight and the score stays at 8.3 — the Philosophy average of 8.0 barely moves it.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.2 | 145 | 15% |
| Hardcover | 8.4 | 849 | 85% |
Frequently asked
How long is Meditations?
It has 194 pages — longer than 55% of the ranked books in Philosophy.
In this book
Themes this book shares with others — each leads to the best books on it.
If you liked this
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