Republic
Plato, G.M.A. Grube, C.D.C. Reeve
Plato’s crowning dialogue on the nature of justice, the ideal state ruled by philosopher-kings, the theory of Forms, and the famous Allegory of the Cave.
Read Time: ~5.1 hr
Meditations
by Marcus Aurelius (180)
About this book
Written in Greek by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe.
Setting / LocationRoman Empire & Danube Frontier
Story EraAncient Rome (c. 161–180 AD)
Protagonist / CoreMarcus Aurelius (Roman Emperor & Philosopher)
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