SH39: Marcus Aurelius - How to do the Work of a Human Being
How should you live as a human being?
How do you deal with other people?
How do you get out of bed in the morning instead of staying in your blankets?
When did corn come to Europe?
People have been asking these questions for millennia, and a few have come up with some good answers.
Marcus Aurelius (121 – 180 AD) was a Stoic Philosopher and Emperor of Rome. He wrote down his thoughts on the big questions in his journal. He never intended it to be published, the book was his reminder to live life according to the right principles. After his death, people liked it enough to make copies of it and keep it around.
In this episode, the humans discuss Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations. Covering the most important lessons they learned and clearing up the confusing parts.
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Standard Humans is hosted by Aidan Dennehy and Evan.
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius