William O. Stephens Marcus Aurelius review, recensie en informatie over de inhoud van het boek over de Romeinse koning en filosoof. Op 1 oktober 2025 verschijnt bij Reaktion Books het nieuwe boek over Marcus Aurelius. Het boek is geschreven door de Amerikaanse filosoof William O. Stephens. Er is geen Nederlandse vertaling van het boek verkrijgbaar.
William O. Stephens Marcus Aurelius review en recensie
- “This is a rich and well-balanced account of the life and times of one of the most fascinating figures of ancient Rome. Stephens presents Marcus Aurelius in all his human imperfection as he navigates the challenges of war, plague, insurrection, bereavement, and social unrest. A fascinating read for anyone interested in Roman history or Stoic philosophy.” (John Sellars, Reader in the History of Philosophy, Royal Holloway, University of London)
Marcus Aurelius
Philosopher-King
- Auteur: William O. Stephens (Verenigde Staten)
- Soort boek: biografie, filosofieboek
- Taal: Engels
- Uitgever: Reaktion Books
- Reeks: Great Lives of the Ancient World
- Verschijnt: 1 oktober 2025
- Omvang: 232 pagina’s
- Uitgave: gebonden boek / ebook
- Prijs: £ 15,95
- Boek bestellen bij: Amazon / Bol / Libris
Flaptekst boek over de Romeinse filosoof-koning Marcus Aurelius
The gripping life, times, thought and legacy of Stoic emperor Marcus Aurelius.
This book guides us through the fascinating life and writings of Marcus Aurelius, the only Roman emperor celebrated for centuries for his decency and earnest Stoic philosophy. Philosopher William O. Stephens explores Marcus’ reluctant rise to power, his marriage and his efforts to mould his son into a successor. He examines Marcus’ Stoic tenets as he describes the struggles of dealing with a fifteen-year pandemic, the betrayal of a trusted general, social upheaval centred on a new ‘superstition’ – Christianity – and how Marcus’ determination to stabilize the empire’s borders met with strife, broken treaties and protracted wars. This gripping narrative of Marcus’ life, times and thought, as well as his complex legacy, will appeal to all those interested in Roman history as well as to aspiring Stoics.
William O. Stephens is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Creighton University. His books include Epictetus’s Encheiridion: A New Translation and Guide to Stoic Ethics (with Scott Aikin, 2023) and Marcus Aurelius: A Guide for the Perplexed (2012).
