by Pierre Hadot · Ediciones Alpha Decay S.A · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788492837472
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In this essay, Pierre Hadot explores how Marcus Aurelius's 'Meditations' are inscribed in the tradition of spiritual exercises, from the Greek philosophers to Foucault. He analyzes the 'Meditations' as the work of a man of action seeking serenity as a condition for effectiveness. Hadot examines the applications of Aurelius's ideas on governance in modern society, where the city is a symbol of the ruler's soul and his spiritual practice. The book argues that true philosophy is not just about addressing abstract problems, but about improving our way of life.
Pierre Hadot was a French philosopher and historian of philosophy specializing in ancient philosophy, particularly Neoplatonism, Epicureanism and Stoicism.
