#480 | Marcus Aurelius | The Philosopher Emperor

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Meet Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor who combined power with philosophy.

In this episode, we'll learn about his famous work, "Meditations", and explore five key ideas that still resonate today.

• Introduction to Marcus Aurelius

• Importance of his book "Meditations"

• Control what you can, ignore what you can't

• Live according to nature and rationality

• Continuous self-reflection and self-examination

• Embrace and welcome fate

• Awareness of impermanence and mortality

• Authenticity and practical advice

• Aurelius' personal struggles and resilience

• Modern resurgence of Stoicism and its relevance today

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/marcus-aurelius

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