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- Page Count 368
- Publication Year 2001
- Publisher Harvard University Press
- ISBN-13 9780674007079
The Inner Citadel
By Pierre Hadot
Archival Summary & Scope
Eminent historian Pierre Hadot presents a fresh, profound reinterpretation of Marcus Aurelius's *Meditations*. He moves beyond its deceptive clarity to uncover new philosophical depths and the underlying conceptual system of the Stoic principles for living a good life. Hadot contextualizes Marcus Aurelius's thought, exploring influences like Epictetus and illuminating concepts such as the "inner citadel"—the soul as an inviolable stronghold of freedom. Drawing on decades of scholarship, this lucid study offers readers a richer understanding of the philosopher-emperor, the doctrines of Stoicism, and second-century Roman culture.Archival Categorization Notes
This literature has been indexed under the primary pillar of Ancient Rome. It was manually vetted for the Read For Truth database because it provides educational insights into Historical Figures, assisting researchers in locating established secondary research within this specific taxonomy.
