Andrew Fiala Livres

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Our life is what our thoughts make it The extraordinary writings of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180), the only Roman emperor to have also been a stoic philosopher, have for centuries been praised for their wisdom, insight and guidance by leaders and great thinkers alike. Never intended for publication, Meditations are the personal notes born from a man who studied his unique position of power as emperor while trying to uphold inner balance in the chaotic world around him. Boldly challenging many of our biggest questions, Aurelius wrestles with the divided self, considering the complexities of human nature, rationality and moral virtue, affirming its place as one of the most timeless, significant works of philosophy to date.

Amidst a backdrop of power struggles and societal unrest, the narrative explores the alarming parallels between fictional political drama and the current state of the United States. It reflects on the nation's founding ideals of freedom and contrasts them with the rise of authoritarianism, blind loyalty, and the consequences of these dynamics on the populace. This thought-provoking examination challenges readers to confront the realities of modern governance and the implications for democracy.

Can war be justified? Pacifists answer that it cannot; they oppose war and advocate for nonviolent alternatives to war. But defenders of just war theory argue that in some circumstances, when the effectiveness of nonviolence is limited, wars can be justified.