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Is the writing kind of ancient English that is hard to read or modern English?

Mark Grover The George Long translation is "ancient" (1862) English and can be difficult to read. Other old translations are Hutcheson (1742) and Haines (1916). O…moreThe George Long translation is "ancient" (1862) English and can be difficult to read. Other old translations are Hutcheson (1742) and Haines (1916). Other translations are more modern.(less)

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Who is Aristotle?

Sean Aristotle was the teacher of Alexander the Great and the student of Plato, who was the student of Socrates (the founder of western philosophy).

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I want to get a better understanding of Stoicism but I don't know where to start. My research has led me to: Marcus Aurelius, Seneca and Epictetus. Who's writings should I read first?

Bryan Epictetus > Seneca > Aurelius. I think it's best to start with the earliest foundation, then work your way up. Marcus will reference Epicetus in his w…moreEpictetus > Seneca > Aurelius. I think it's best to start with the earliest foundation, then work your way up. Marcus will reference Epicetus in his writings, so this way you'll have a better understanding of the evolution of some of their ideas. (less)

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which version/publisher is the best in your opinion? considering explanation, annotation, translation, etc. Thanks!

Ben The versions/translations that get mentioned most often as being the best are:

1. Meditations: A New Translation by Gregory Hays [Modern Library]

2. The…moreThe versions/translations that get mentioned most often as being the best are:

1. Meditations: A New Translation by Gregory Hays [Modern Library]

2. The Emperor's Handbook by David Hicks & C. Scot Hicks [Scribner]

3. Meditations: with selected correspondence by Robin Hard & Christopher Gill [Oxford World's Classics](less)

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Always find something of interest and value, good for a daily browse. Agree?

Robert Yes, my wife and I read a little every day (it is Meditations) Perhaps the most important lesson I have gleaned thus far is: engage in now, we cannot …moreYes, my wife and I read a little every day (it is Meditations) Perhaps the most important lesson I have gleaned thus far is: engage in now, we cannot alter the past and the future is unknown.(less)

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