How to Think Like a Roman Emperor The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus AureliusBy Donald J. Robertson
"This
book is a wonderful introduction to one of history's greatest figures:
Marcus Aurelius. His life and this book are a clear guide for those
facing adversity, seeking tranquility and pursuing excellence." —Ryan
Holiday, bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way and The Daily
Stoic
The life-changing principles of Stoicism taught through the story of its most famous proponent.
Roman
emperor Marcus Aurelius was the last famous Stoic philosopher of the
ancient world. The Meditations, his personal journal, survives to this
day as one of the most loved self-help and spiritual classics of all
time. In How to Think Like a Roman Emperor, cognitive psychotherapist
Donald Robertson weaves the life and philosophy of Marcus Aurelius
together seamlessly to provide a compelling modern-day guide to the
Stoic wisdom followed by countless individuals throughout the centuries
as a path to achieving greater fulfillment and emotional resilience.
How
to Think Like a Roman Emperor takes readers on a transformative journey
along with Marcus, following his progress from a young noble at the
court of Hadrian—taken under the wing of some of the finest philosophers
of his day—through to his reign as emperor of Rome at the height of its
power. Robertson shows how Marcus used philosophical doctrines and
therapeutic practices to build emotional resilience and endure
tremendous adversity, and guides readers through applying the same
methods to their own lives.
Combining
remarkable stories from Marcus’s life with insights from modern
psychology and the enduring wisdom of his philosophy, How to Think Like a
Roman Emperor puts a human face on Stoicism and offers a timeless and
essential guide to handling the ethical and psychological challenges we
face today.
About the Author
Donald
J. Robertson is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, trainer, and
writer. He was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, and after living in England
and working in London for many years, he emigrated to Canada, and now
resides in Quebec. Robertson has been researching Stoicism and applying
it in his work for over twenty years. He is one of the founding members
of the non-profit organization Modern Stoicism. He is also the founder
and president of the Plato’s Academy Centre non-profit in Greece.
Robertson is the author of Verissimus and How to Think Like a Roman
Emperor