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Meet Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor who combined power with philosophy.
In this episode, we'll learn about his famous work, "Meditations", and explore five key ideas that still resonate today.
- Introduction to Marcus Aurelius
- Importance of his book "Meditations"
- Control what you can, ignore what you can't
- Live according to nature and rationality
- Continuous self-reflection and self-examination
- Embrace and welcome fate
- Awareness of impermanence and mortality
- Authenticity and practical advice
- Aurelius' personal struggles and resilience
- Modern resurgence of Stoicism and its relevance today
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/marcus-aurelius
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