Dark Screen Reading of The Meditations Book Two by Marcus Aurelius #stoicism #thoughts #quotes

This video is a dark screen reading of Marcus Aurelius Meditations Book Two.

Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from AD 161 to 180 is renowned for his wisdom, stoicism, and philosophical insights. Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement.

The Meditations is divided into 12 books that chronicle different periods of Aurelius' life. No book is in chronological order, as each was written for the author himself. The style of writing that permeates the text is one that is simplified, straightforward, and perhaps reflects Aurelius' Stoic perspective.

A central theme to Meditations is the importance of analyzing one's judgment of self and others and developing a cosmic perspective.