Stoicism · 121 — 180 CE
Marcus Aurelius
An empire within.
Rome · Roman Empire
Reading guides
A thread to guide your reading.
Original introductions to enter the works, discover their central questions and take the reflection further.
Begin with what is yours to choose
A way into Books II, IV and VIII: distinguish the event, the judgment and the response.
MeditationsJustice beyond the self
Read Books V, VI and IX to see why self-command is not enough.
MeditationsTime, change and what matters
A path through Books III, X and XII about no longer postponing life.
MeditationsThe twelve books of Meditations
You can also explore our original book-by-book journey, with its clearly labelled adaptations.