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The meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. Newly translated from the Greek: with notes, and an account of his life. 1764: Volume 2 . Digitized from IA40312811-71 . Previous issue: bim_eighteenth-century_the-meditations-of-the-e_marcus-aurelius-emperor_1764_1 . Next issue: bim_eighteenth-century_an-example-for-the-child_bingham-thomas_1792 .

The meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. Newly translated from the Greek: with notes, and an account of his life. 1749: Volume 1 . Digitized from IA40316207-59 . Next issue: bim_eighteenth-century_the-meditations-of-the-e_marcus-aurelius-emperor_1749_2 .

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The meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. Newly translated from the Greek: with notes, and an account of his life. 1753.. Digitized from IA40313315-76 . Previous issue: bim_eighteenth-century_pious-breathings-being-_1720 . Next issue: bim_eighteenth-century_sermons-on-practical-sub_austin-gilbert_1795 .

The meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. Newly translated from the Greek: with notes, and an account of his life. 1749: Volume 2 . Digitized from IA40316207-59 . Previous issue: bim_eighteenth-century_the-meditations-of-the-e_marcus-aurelius-emperor_1749_1 . Next issue: bim_eighteenth-century_an-essay-concerning-huma_locke-john_1726_1 .

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The meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus. Newly translated from the Greek: with notes, and an account of his life. 1752.. Digitized from IA40310311-87 . Previous issue: bim_eighteenth-century_strictures-on-agricultur_dove-john_1770 . Next issue: bim_eighteenth-century_diocess-of-worcester-ar_church-of-england-dioce_1790 .

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Book Source: Digital Library of India Item 2015.73539 dc.contributor.author: Antoninus Marcus Aurelius dc.date.accessioned: 2015-06-30T13:48:47Z dc.date.available: 2015-06-30T13:48:47Z dc.date.digitalpublicationdate: 0000-00-00 dc.date.citation: 1892 dc.identifier.barcode: 2030020036950 dc.identifier.origpath: /data7/upload/0176/732 dc.identifier.copyno: 1 dc.identifier.uri: http://www.new.dli.ernet.in/handle/2015/73539 dc.description.scanningcentre: RMSC, IIIT-H dc.description.slocation: OSU dc.description.main: 1 dc.description.tagged: 0 dc.description.totalpages: 328 dc.description.vendor: til dc.format.mimetype: application/pdf dc.language.iso: English dc.publisher: A L Burt Publisher dc.rights: Out_of_copyright dc.source.library: Ou dc.subject.classification: Language. Linguistics. Literature dc.title: The Meditations Of The Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

Book Source: Digital Library of India Item 2015.73539 dc.contributor.author: Antoninus Marcus Aurelius dc.date.accessioned: 2015-06-30T13:48:47Z dc.date.available: 2015-06-30T13:48:47Z dc.date.digitalpublicationdate: 0000-00-00 dc.date.citation: 1892 dc.identifier.barcode: 2030020036950 dc.identifier.origpath: /data7/upload/0176/732 dc.identifier.copyno: 1 dc.identifier.uri: http://www.new.dli.ernet.in/handle/2015/73539 dc.description.scanningcentre: RMSC, IIIT-H dc.description.slocation: OSU dc.description.main: 1 dc.description.tagged: 0 dc.description.totalpages: 328 dc.description.vendor: til dc.format.mimetype: application/pdf dc.language.iso: English dc.publisher: A L Burt Publisher dc.rights: Out_of_copyright dc.source.library: Ou dc.subject.classification: Language. Linguistics. Literature dc.title: The Meditations Of The Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

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the meditations of the emperor marcus aurelius antoninus natural law and enlightenment classics Knud Haakonssen General Editor

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Aurelius, Marcus. The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus . Translated by George Long, F. M. Lupton, circa 1898. Philosophical and Contextual Analysis Historical and Political Context The Meditations was written during one of the most challenging periods of Roman imperial history. Marcus Aurelius ruled from 161 to 180 CE, a time marked by border wars against Germanic tribes, internal unrest, and a deadly plague. He served as a philosopher-emperor, trying to uphold moral duty and political stability while leading Rome through crisis. These writings—never intended for publication—were likely composed in military camps as private exercises in ethical reflection. As such, the text offers an unparalleled window into the personal thoughts of a ruler deeply committed to virtue in both public and private life. Epistemology: How Marcus Approaches Knowledge Marcus Aurelius adopts a practical, introspective approach to knowledge. He does not theorize about abstract truths but focuses on how we can understand the world by training our reason and examining our impressions. For him, wisdom begins by questioning surface appearances and identifying the true nature of things. Repeatedly, he urges the reader to “define things clearly” and to “examine each impression” before forming judgment. Knowledge, then, is not a matter of collecting facts but of shaping the soul through clarity, honesty, and rational self-scrutiny. Ontology: What Is Real According to Marcus? The emperor’s view of reality reflects Stoic ontology, in which the universe is one rational, interconnected whole governed by divine Reason or Logos. All individual things—including people—are temporary expressions of this universal nature. Marcus often compares life to flowing water or fire, emphasizing impermanence and the futility of resistance to natural change. His metaphysical outlook teaches that death, decay, and loss are not to be feared—they are natural transitions within a divine order. To live well, one must understand that one’s existence is a part of something far greater and eternal. Ethics: The Foundation of Stoic Moral Philosophy Ethics lies at the heart of The Meditations . For Marcus, the only true good is virtue —living in harmony with nature and reason. He defines virtue in classical Stoic terms: wisdom, justice, courage, and self-control. External circumstances like pain, pleasure, fame, or death are morally indifferent. What matters is how one responds to them. The emperor views life as a series of moral tests, each giving the soul a chance to demonstrate excellence. He reminds himself—and his reader—not to delay in doing good: “Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one.” Logic and Reasoning: The Tools of Self-Mastery Marcus employs a variety of logical strategies to maintain control over his thoughts. He draws on deductive reasoning (from general Stoic truths to specific actions), analogies from nature, and comparisons from everyday life to illustrate moral lessons. His logic is not abstract or academic; it is aimed at calming the mind, correcting errors, and preparing for adversity. He insists that correct reasoning is the pathway to freedom—if one’s thoughts are rightly ordered, no external force can enslave the soul. Rhetoric: Style, Persuasion, and Self-Dialogue Although these writings are private, Marcus’s rhetorical skill shines through. His style is meditative and aphoristic, filled with repetition, parallelism, and vivid metaphor. He often addresses himself directly (“You must remember...”) using the second person as a way to reinforce self-command. He appeals to ethos (moral character), logos (rational argument), and rarely pathos (emotional appeal), in keeping with Stoic discipline. The result is a text that models philosophical self-discipline in both content and form. Implicit Assumptions: What He Takes for Granted Throughout The Meditations , Marcus assumes the rationality and justice of the universe. Even suffering, disease, and betrayal are part of a greater order governed by divine reason. He believes all human beings are members of a universal brotherhood, sharing in the Logos. While Marcus praises reason, he occasionally shows a dismissive attitude toward religious movements he saw as irrational—particularly Christianity, which he may indirectly criticize as superstitious or disruptive to Roman civic order. Relevance Today: How Students Can Apply Stoic Wisdom Modern students will find Marcus’s advice surprisingly applicable. His teachings promote resilience, emotional regulation, and ethical leadership—qualities urgently needed in today’s world. Stoic practices like separating what we can control from what we cannot, avoiding emotional overreaction, and treating others with fairness align closely with cognitive behavioral therapy and modern character education. His emphasis on duty, justice, and clarity of thought makes this text ideal for developing both personal ethics and civic responsibility. Student Prompts and Discussion Ideas Students might explore questions such as: What does Marcus mean by “living in accordance with nature”? or Can one be both powerful and virtuous? For essay practice, AP and IB learners might respond to prompts like: “To what extent does Stoic philosophy offer a guide for leadership in times of crisis?” “Analyze how Marcus Aurelius reconciles personal suffering with his belief in divine reason.” These inquiries develop critical thinking, connect ancient ideas to modern dilemmas, and prepare students for rigorous philosophical writing.

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LibriVox recording of The Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus by Marcus Aurelius. (Translated by George Chrystal.) Read in English by realisticspeakers; George Allen; Gemma L Myers; Kuba Orłowski; yonesantana; AlextheYounger; DrPGould; pyfeman43; Linda Johnson The Meditations is divided into 12 books that chronicle different periods of Marcus' life. Each book is not in chronological order and it was written for no one but himself. The style of writing that permeates the text is one that is simplified, straightforward, and perhaps reflecting Marcus' Stoic perspective on the text. Depending on the English translation, Marcus' style is not viewed as anything regal or belonging to royalty, but rather a man among other men which allows the reader to relate to his wisdom. A central theme to Meditations is the importance of analyzing one's judgment of self and others and the development of a cosmic perspective. As he said "You have the power to strip away many superfluous troubles located wholly in your judgment, and to possess a large room for yourself embracing in thought the whole cosmos, to consider everlasting time, to think of the rapid change in the parts of each thing, of how short it is from birth until dissolution, and how the void before birth and that after dissolution are equally infinite".[3] He advocates finding one's place in the universe and sees that everything came from nature, and so everything shall return to it in due time. Another strong theme is of maintaining focus and to be without distraction all the while maintaining strong ethical principles such as "Being a good man".[4] His Stoic ideas often involve avoiding indulgence in sensory affections, a skill which will free a man from the pains and pleasures of the material world. He claims that the only way a man can be harmed by others is to allow his reaction to overpower him. An order or logos permeates existence. Rationality and clear-mindedness allow one to live in harmony with the logos. This allows one to rise above faulty perceptions of "good" and "bad". - Summary by Wikipedia For further information, including links to online text, reader information, RSS feeds, CD cover or other formats (if available), please go to the LibriVox catalog page for this recording. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit LibriVox.org . M4B Audiobook (132MB)

1Calendar of Sonnets

By Helen Hunt Jackson

Helen Hunt Jackson is probably most famous for her work on behalf of Native Americans’ rights. However, this short volume presents a sonnet for each month of the year, devoted simply and beautifully to the shifting wonder of nature through the seasons. (Summary by Laura Fox)

A non-fictional account of Burke and Wills's 1860 expedition to cross the Australian continent from south to north and then return. Containing many excerpts from the diaries and accounts of the explorers, this book was published the year after the expedition met its disastrous end. More information at Wikipedia: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burke_and_Wills_expedition ">Burke and Wills Expedition</a>. (description written by trioptimum)

3Ramona

By Helen Hunt Jackson

Ramona, a novel written by Helen Hunt Jackson (1884), is the story of a part-Scottish and part-Native American orphan girl growing up and getting married in Southern California, suffering racial discrimination and hardship. Originally serialized in the Christian Union on a weekly basis, the novel became immensely popular. Overall, it has had more than 300 printings, been made into four film versions, and has been performed as an outdoor play annually since 1923. The impact the novel had on the culture and image of Southern California was enormous. Its romanticization of Mexican colonial life gave the region a unique cultural identity and its publication coincided with the arrival of railroad lines to the region, bringing in countless tourists who wanted to see the locations in the novel. (Summary from Wikipedia)

Volume One of the New and Complete Newgate Calendar, covering the years 1700 through 1723, relates stories of British trials, the persons accused and the crimes committed. It is primarily based upon contemporary newspaper and pamphlet accounts of these trials. Where the criminal is particularly well known, such as the highwayman, burglar and escape artist Jack Sheppard, other sources were used as well. The readings used here are selected to illustrate different aspects of the eighteenth century criminal world and the British legal system.(Summary by Roy Shreiber)

5Ramona (version 2)

By Helen Hunt Jackson

Set in Old California in the wake of the Mexican-American War, Ramona is two stories at once. It is the story of the love between a part-Native American orphan girl, Ramona, and Alessandro, a young Indian sheepherder. It is also the story of racial prejudice and the clash between cultures as California changes from a Spanish colony to an American territory. Ramona is the ward of Señora Gonzaga Moreno, who despises the girl for her race but honors the dying wish of the Señora's sister, Ramona's foster-mother, to raise her as her own. Señora Moreno embodies the aloof arrogance of Spanish nobility, hating both the Americans who dispute her claim to her vast rancho, and the Indians, whom she places in the same social class with slaves. Her only semblance of love is reserved for her son Felipe.<br><br> Despite the Señora's machinations, Ramona and Alessandro fall in love, and eventually elope. But their life together is not an easy one, as they roam the Southern California searching for a home. Their many hardships cannot dull their love for one another, but they soon take a toll that changes their lives forever. (Introduction by Christine Dufour)

LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 recordings of The Poet's Forge by Helen Hunt Jackson. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for November 20, 2011.<br><br>Helen Maria Hunt Jackson, born Helen Fiske was a United States writer who became an activist on behalf of improved treatment of Native Americans by the U.S. government. She detailed the adverse effects of government actions in her history A Century of Dishonor (1881). Her novel Ramona dramatized the federal government's mistreatment of Native Americans in Southern California and attracted considerable attention to her cause.<br><br>Fiske attended Ipswich Female Seminary and the Abbott Institute, a boarding school run by Reverend J.S.C. Abbott in New York City. She was a classmate of the poet Emily Dickinson, also from Amherst. The two corresponded for the rest of their lives, but few of their letters have survived. ( Summary by Wikipedia )

7Bits About Home Matters

By Helen Hunt Jackson

This book is a collection of short observations by Helen Hunt Jackson, several with children and parenting as the subject matter. (Summary by ashleighjane)

8January

By Helen Hunt Jackson

LibriVox volunteers bring you 8 recordings of January by Helen Hunt Jackson. This was the Weekly Poetry project for January 13, 2013.<br><br>Helen Maria Hunt Jackson, born Helen Fiske was an Amewrican writer and activist for the improvement of treatment of the Native Americans by the U.S. government. Her books A Century of Dishonor and Ramona both attracted considerable attention to her cause. (Summary by David Lawrence)

9Quintus Oakes: A Detective Story

By Charles Ross Jackson

There have been a series of assaults at the manor house, one sending the mistress of the house insane with fear, another escalating to murder. There are reports of a tread on the stairs and shady figures disappearing from view. The servants blame the supernatural, but Quintus Oakes gets to the bottom of the mystery. (Summary by Lynne Thompson)

10Calendar of Sonnets (Version 2)

By Helen Hunt Jackson

Helen Hunt Jackson is probably most famous for her work on behalf of Native Americans’ rights. However, this short volume presents a sonnet for each month of the year, devoted simply and beautifully to the shifting wonder of nature through the seasons. (Summary by Laura Fox)

<i>Letters from a Cat: published by her mistress for the benefit of all cats and the amusement of little children</i> is a collection of letters that a little girl receives from her pet while she is away from home. They tell of her pet’s adventures and misadventures. The book includes a preface which gives a little biography of the cat including its sad demise.<br /><br /> H.H. was the alias of Helen Maria Hunt Jackson (1830 –1885) who is better known for her novel <a href="https://librivox.org/search?q=Ramona&search_form=advanced" rel="nofollow">Ramona</a> in which she dramatized the mistreatment of Native Americans and which formed part of her campaign for improved treatment of Native Americans by the U.S. Government. - Summary by Noel Badrian

12Peter Patter Book of Nursery Rhymes

By Leroy F. Jackson

This is a Nursery Rhyme Book with lots of delightful short, rhyming stories that are meant to be read aloud to small children. They are vintage rhymes, most from the 1800s. Each section has about 5 minutes of rhymes.

Helen Maria Hunt Jackson, born Helen Fiske was an American poet and writer who became an activist on behalf of improved treatment of Native Americans by the U.S. government. She described the adverse effects of government actions in her history A Century of Dishonor (1881). Her novel Ramona* (1884) dramatized the federal government's mistreatment of Native Americans in Southern California after the Mexican–American War and attracted considerable attention to her cause. Commercially popular, it was estimated to have been reprinted 300 times and most readers liked its romantic and picturesque qualities rather than its political content. The novel was so popular that it attracted many tourists to Southern California who wanted to see places from the book. (Wikipedia) <br /><br /> * LibriVox has two versions of Ramona in the catalog.

14State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1829 - 1836)

By Andrew Jackson

The State of the Union address is a speech presented by the President of the United States to a joint session of the United States Congress, typically delivered annually. The address not only reports on the condition of the nation but also allows the President to outline his legislative agenda (for which he needs the cooperation of Congress) and national priorities. This album contains recordings of addresses from Andrew Jackson. (Wikipedia and Linette Geisel)

Peggy the cat lives in the post office at R., and she's just had a litter of kittens. However, instead of snuggling up with them in the box prepared for her by the post officers, she prefers a corner in the cellar by the post bags. But oh noes, little Tommy falls into one of those bags and is shipped off to Connecticut with the Thanksgiving mail! Read of Tommy's adventures in this delightful little book. - Summary by Carolin

16It's Your Fairy Tale, You Know

By Elizabeth Rhodes Jackson

The book is about a typical boy named Wendell, who lives in Boston and likes fairy stories and baseball MUCH more than fractions. Any more than this would be a spoiler! - Summary by Nan Dodge

Helen Hunt Jackson wrote poetry, nonfiction and fiction and was a popular author in her own time. This sonnet sequence reviews the months of the year and demonstrates her poetic talent. - Summary by Newgatenovelist

Booker T. Washington was one of the first nationally recognized African American leaders after the Civil War. He was born to a slave woman in Virginia, who then took him as a young boy to West Virginia after the emancipation. Booker became a leader in education heading the Tuskegee Institute for more than 30 years and working with other universities. He advocated a moderate approach to elevating the African Americans through education and business, but worked behind the scenes to change discriminatory laws and practices, and became an adviser to the White House. He authored 14 books, and many articles and speeches, including his autobiography, Up from Slavery. - Summary by Larry Wilson

LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 recordings of Morn by Helen Hunt Jackson.<br> This was the Weekly Poetry project for March 8, 2020. <br> ------<br> Helen Hunt Jackson (pen name, H.H.) was an American poet and writer who became an activist on behalf of improved treatment of Native Americans by the United States government. This poem about waking up in the morning is from the collection Sonnets and Lyrics (1886). ( from Wikipedia )

20Peter Patter Book of Nursery Rhymes (Version 2)

By Leroy F. Jackson

PETER PATTER told them to me,<br /> All the little rimes,<br /> Whispered them among the bushes<br /> Half a hundred times.<br /><br /> Peter lives upon a mountain<br /> Pretty near the sun,<br /> Knows the bears and birds and rabbits<br /> Nearly every one;<br /> Has a home among the alders,<br /> Bed of cedar bark,<br /> Walks alone beneath the pine trees<br /> Even when it’s dark.<br /><br /> Squirrels tell him everything<br /> That happens in the trees,<br /> Cricket in the gander-grass<br /> Sings of all he sees;<br /> Rimes from bats and butterflies,<br /> Crabs and waterfowl;<br /> But the best of all he gets<br /> From his Uncle Owl.<br /><br /> Sometimes when its day-time,<br /> But mostly in the night,<br /> They sit beneath an oak tree<br /> And hug each other tight,<br /> And tell their rimes and riddles<br / Where the catty creatures prowl—<br /> Funny little Peter Patter<br /> And his Uncle Owl.<br /> - Summary by Leroy F. Jackson

Ramona (titre original : Ramona) est un roman historique de Helen Hunt Jackson paru en 1884 aux États-Unis. L'histoire est celle d'une jeune fille orpheline et métis amérindienne qui vit en Californie du Sud et qui souffre de la discrimination raciale et de la misère. Initialement publié sous la forme d'un feuilleton dans le journal Christian Union sur une base hebdomadaire, le roman est devenu très populaire. Il a eu plus de 300 tirages et quatre versions filmées en ont été tirées, en plus de la chanson du même nom, présente dans la version filmique de 1928.<br> L'influence du roman sur la culture et l'image de la Californie du Sud a été considérable.<br> Wikipedia. <br> (Résumé par Christiane Jehanne)

22Outwitting Our Nerves: A Primer of Psychotherapy

By Josephine A. Jackson and Helen M. Salisbury

This book shall give information to practitioners and others on the subject of nervous disorders, and especially knowledge of the significant contributions of Sigmund Freud. A need for a simple, comprehensive presentation of the Freudian principles is met in this primer of psychotherapy, providing enough of biological and psychological background to make them intelligible, and enough application and illustration to make them useful to the general practitioner or the average layman. - Excerpted from summary by JFSmoyer

23A Century of Dishonor

By Helen Hunt Jackson

In this work, a predecessor to "Ramona", HH describes the systematic process of segregation, dispossession, and relocation that Native Americans experienced from the late XVIII to the late XIX century. When written, the last conflicts between Native Americans and the US Government were being held. She wrote the book in efforts to fight for the rights of the Natives and to change people's opinions and governmental policies. The Appendix has been left out. - Summary by Mario Pineda