The curious minds at Aperture reflect on how the teachings of Marcus Aurelius continue to resonate in today’s complex world.

Wisdom From the 'Philosopher King'—75 Famous Quotes From Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius originally appeared on Parade.

Known today as a philosopher-king, Marcus Aurelius ruled at a time marked by crises and catastrophes. He ascended to the throne in 161 AD, just a few years before the Marcomannic Wars (166-180 AD ...

Marcus Aurelius ascended to the throne in A.D. 161, co-ruling with his adoptive brother Lucius Verus until Lucius’s death, in 169. While Marcus Aurelius doesn’t reflect directly about his ...

Marcus Aurelius: a philosopher-king, or a king that dabbled in philosophy? Our series continues with the philosophically inclined Roman emperor, the Stoic who examined free will and what we can ...

The death of Marcus Aurelius marked a significant turning point in Roman history. He was the last of the "Five Good Emperors," and his passing ushered in a period of instability that eventually led to ...

The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius ruled from 161 to 180 AD, and developed a reputation for being the ideal wise leader Plato termed the "philosopher king." Marcus has remained relevant for 1,800 ...

Robertson, a founding member of the organization Modern Stoicism and the president and founder of the Plato’s Academy Centre nonprofit, is the author of Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor In the ...

The Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius ruled from 161 to 180 A.D. and has maintained the reputation for being the ideal wise leader whom Plato called a "philosopher king." His book "Meditations" has ...

Marcus Aurelius’s view wasn’t that there are no facts. Rather, he believed there are facts but that properly understood, none of the facts of the external world should disturb us. ...