Marcus Aurelius: Meditations, Chinese – English Bilingual 2010 1st Edition / 马可奥勒留：沉思录

UPC: 9787500125112

Product Features

• Author: Marcus Aurelius
• Translator: Maxwell Staniforth Yuan Wei (袁蔚)
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2010, 1st Edition
• Publisher: 中国对外翻译出版公司 (China Foreign Translation & Publishing Corporation)
• Language: Chinese and English (Bilingual)
• Pages: 300

Overview

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a foundational text of Stoic philosophy, reflecting the thoughts and reflections of one of history's most revered Roman emperors. This bilingual edition provides readers with the unique opportunity to engage with Aurelius's writings in both Chinese and English. The meditations offer profound insights into personal ethics, the nature of the universe, and the importance of rational thought. Marcus Aurelius emphasizes the value of self-reflection, resilience, and the pursuit of virtue in the face of life's challenges. Translated by Maxwell Staniforth, this edition is designed to make Aurelius's timeless wisdom accessible to a wider audience, bridging Eastern and Western philosophical traditions.

Interesting Facts

• Marcus Aurelius ruled as Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD and is often referred to as the "Philosopher King" due to his commitment to Stoic philosophy.
• Meditations was written as a series of personal notes and reflections, intended primarily for Aurelius himself, making the text deeply personal and relatable.
• The work has had a lasting impact on both Western philosophy and modern self-help literature, influencing thinkers and leaders throughout the centuries.
• This bilingual edition allows readers to appreciate the nuances of Aurelius's language and thought in both Chinese and English, fostering cross-cultural understanding.

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Publishers

• 中国对外翻译出版公司 (China Foreign Translation & Publishing Corporation)

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#MarcusAurelius #Meditations #BilingualEdition #ChineseEnglish #StoicPhilosophy #PhilosopherKing #MaxwellStaniforth #WisdomLiterature #PersonalEthics #CrossCulturalUnderstanding

Translations

Overview (Chinese):
马可·奥勒留的《沉思录》是斯多卡哲学的基础文本，反映了历史上最受尊敬的罗马皇帝之一的思想和反思。这本双语版为读者提供了一个独特的机会，可以用中文和英文阅读奥勒留的著作。这些沉思提供了对个人伦理、宇宙本质和理性思考重要性的深刻见解。马可·奥勒留强调在生活挑战面前，自我反思、韧性和追求美德的价值。由马克斯韦尔·斯坦福斯翻译的这一版本，旨在使奥勒留的永恒智慧向更广泛的受众开放，架起东西方哲学传统之间的桥梁。

Interesting Facts (Chinese):

• 马可·奥勒留在161年至180年担任罗马皇帝，由于他对斯多卡哲学的承诺，被称为“哲学家之王”。
• 《沉思录》作为一系列个人笔记和反思而写，主要是为了奥勒留自己，使文本深具个人性和可关联性。
• 该作品对西方哲学和现代自助文学产生了持久影响，影响了几个世纪以来的思想家和领导者。
• 这本双语版使读者能够欣赏奥勒留语言和思想的细微差别，促进跨文化理解。

Hashtags (Chinese):

#马可奥勒留 #沉思录 #双语版 #中英文 #斯多卡哲学 #哲学家之王 #马克斯韦尔·斯坦福斯 #智慧文学 #个人伦理 #跨文化理解