Meditations

Translation of Meditations 1.4-5

Translation of Meditations 1.4-5
  1. What is the best translation of Meditations Aurelius?
  2. When did Gregory Hays translation Meditations?
  3. Who should read Meditations by Marcus Aurelius?

What is the best translation of Meditations Aurelius?

The best Meditations translation is by Gregory Hays. (Sign up for our free 7-day course on Stoicism to see our interview with Professor Hays). He writes in modern plain English and understands how to make Marcus's words concise and fluid. It is highly recommended you first read the Hays translation.

When did Gregory Hays translation Meditations?

When Gregory Hays' translation of Meditations came out in 2002, it was a bit of a landmark event in the classics world. There had not been a new translation of Meditations since 1969.

Who should read Meditations by Marcus Aurelius?

I recommend Meditations by Marcus Aurelius to people who want to get into philosophy but are intimated by dense books. Meditations is a great place to start with philosophical literature.

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