The view of man and world in the Roman stoicism on the example of "Meditations" of Marcus Aurelius Cover Image

Wizja człowieka i świata w ujęciu rzymskiego stoicyzmu na przykładzie „Rozmyślań” Marka Aureliusza
The view of man and world in the Roman stoicism on the example of "Meditations" of Marcus Aurelius

Author(s): Tomasz Marek
Subject(s): Philosophy, Ethics / Practical Philosophy
Published by: Stowarzyszenie Mage.pl
Keywords: view of man; view of world

Summary/Abstract: The issue of the most relevant components of the Roman stoicism is the subject of the article. These elements are shown by the means of a deep analysis of one of the most important works from this part of philosophy – “Meditations” of Marcus Aurelius. At the beginning of this work, Author points out shortly the history of the emperor’s life, which had a great impact on his philosophical point of view. Subsequently, the publication concentrates on particular opinions included in the “Meditations” by indicating the relations between the emperor on the throne and the man’s life elements. The article also points out Marcus Aurelius’s position concerning the metaphysical issues like death or religion. The conclusions of the article indicate the most important theses of emperor’s philosophy.

  • Issue Year: 1/2015
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 76-88
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish
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