The MEDITATIONS of MARCUS AURELIUS: A Book That Will Change Your Life - Harvard Classics - HC2 Ep9

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The MEDITATIONS of MARCUS AURELIUS: A Book That Will Change Your Life
During the peak of Rome's glory lived a stoic emperor who left a journal that became a blueprint on how to live a virtuous and good life. The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius is an important pillar of classical education and classical literature. The "Philosopher King" would become synonymous with Marcus Aurelius as he would become one of the most famous Roman emperors in history. I hope you enjoy my ramblings on this amazing journal "Meditations" as we dive into Marcus Antoninus's thoughts.
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@stretmediq 8 месяцев назад

I'm a paramedic and I find stoicism and Marcus Aurelius in particular relevant to a lot of things I have encountered over the years in my career

@The_Cause 8 месяцев назад

It’s definitely relevant. I imagine in a position like being a paramedic it comes in handy for sure. Thanks so much for watching and have a blessed weekend!

@dzzyfilms 8 месяцев назад

DUDE KEEP DOING THIS! I’m starting my journey because of you!

@The_Cause 8 месяцев назад

Hell ya dude! That’s so cool to hear! I guess if you fly planes long enough you have to start thinking like a stoic! Checked your page and IG out. Super cool stuff man. Thanks for watching and hope you stick with it. We got this. Stay blessed!

@dzzyfilms 8 месяцев назад

@@The_Cause likewise! If you ever find yourself out in Wisconsin hit me up I’ll take ya flying & we can have book club haha

@The_Cause 8 месяцев назад

Been awhile since I have been up that way. Went to Beaver Dam for a concert one time and drank (just a few) beers in Milwaukee. I think a flying book club (minus the Milwaukee beer) would be a fantastic idea! Haha Likewise hit me up if you are ever down this way. Stay grinding brother!

@nickkrupa3818 8 месяцев назад

You said Marcus Aurelius continually writes that death is a thing indifferent because he fears death. I agree with you. When I read his 1,000th variation of "death is a thing indifferent", I thought about the famous line from Hamlet, "The lady doth protest too much, methinks." Marcus Aurelius's fear of death surprises me because he faces death continuously during his life. Typically, we overcome a fear through repeated exposure to it. Not so with Marcus Aurelius and his fear of death. Perhaps Marcus Aurelius has an extraordinarily strong fear of death that cannot be overcome through exposure to it. Alternatively, perhaps the fear of death can never be overcome. I doubt that this latter alternative is true because many men have sacrificed their lives. These men have overcome the fear of death at least for a moment, but there's the rub. The duration of the sacrifice is often short. As Dostoyevsky writes, "Men will give their lives if only the ordeal does not last long but is soon over, with all looking on and applauding as though on stage." Perhaps the fear of death is overcome only in short bursts of energy, and the fear immediately returns after the energy is spent. You close the video by saying that nothing matters except living a just life. I like that sentiment. However, I know many men who would disagree. Those men love life so much that they are willing to do anything to keep it, which reminds me of another quote from Dostoyevsky: "Where was it that I read about a man condemned to death saying or thinking, an hour before his death, that if he had to live somewhere high up on a cliffside, on a ledge so narrow that there was room only for his two feet - and with the abyss, the ocean, eternal darkness, eternal solitude, eternal storm all around him - and had to stay like that, on a square foot of space, an entire lifetime, a thousand years, an eternity - it would be better to live so than die right now! Only to live, to live, to live! To live, no matter how - only to live! ...How true! Lord, how true! Man is a scoundrel! And he's a scoundrel who calls him a scoundrel for that." Would I behave like those condemned men if I faced the same circumstances? I like your answer to this question - 'No'. See you in the next video.

@The_Cause 8 месяцев назад

My man!! Glad to see you again! I completely agree with the fear of death idea you state above. In your warm bed laying in peace it is easy to fear death. In fact, no one really wants to die. But something happens emotionally during a combat situation, a natural disaster or when your kids/wife are in danger and the subject then becomes willing to die to improve the situation. Adrenaline it seems blocks the clear thinking receptacles that makes us reason for life or death. Very deep concept to dive down into. I often think about the crazy charges like the 600 in Crimea or Pickett's charge where when the horn was blown you knew it was basically suicide to continue on.. but so many people do. As for you second point I like that quote from Dostoyevsky and have never heard it. It kind of reminds me of the Poem "Rage"... I also think that is more of the Epicurean concept of philosophy which I have not ventured to deep down. (A book is sitting on my bookshelf full of the knowledge - but the time is not sitting beside it! haha) I have felt that I play the devils advocate with some of these authors. I feel I have to take their side and see it from their point of view and almost present the subject matter in that way. I think faith is more important than even living a just life (even though they are close to the same thing) and I can see where people may diverge from Marcus's purpose of a good life. Again, I truly appreciate you watching and thanks so much the though provoking comments. Makes me look up things and dive down other authors. Stay blessed and hit me up dude! I would love to chat.

@nickkrupa3818 8 месяцев назад

I just sent you an email. I look forward to speaking with you.@@The_Cause

@The_Cause 8 месяцев назад

Got it! Thanks brother!

@stretmediq 8 месяцев назад

I've been a paramedic for over 20 years and I've seen a lot of death. I've seen horrific deaths and sad deaths, I've even seen funny deaths and beautiful deaths. So it's not death itself that should be feared but the manner of death that you should be concerned about because while I myself don't fear fear death itself there are ways of dying that scare the shit out of me

@nickkrupa3818 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for your comment. You highlight the difference between dying and being dead. Some people fear dying in a painful and humiliating manner. Some people fear death itself because they believe the pain and humiliation might continue when they are dead. Whether people _should_ fear certain ways of dying and whether people _should_ fear death itself are interesting questions. You answer that people should fear dying in certain ways, but they should not fear being dead. I am interested in learning why you believe that. Could you please elaborate on your previous comment?@@stretmediq

@scottmorschhauser4421 5 месяцев назад

Great explanation on how the journal is someone trying to organize their mind.

@The_Cause 5 месяцев назад

Yes indeed. I may be off concerning that observation but that is what it felt like to me. I think Marcus struggles more than we think now days. Who wouldn’t with that power and temptation? Thanks so much for watching buddy! Stay blessed.

@Thinking_Ape_Plus_Clothes 6 месяцев назад

I’ve read Meditations three times and never once had I thought that the common themes could be representative of the times when, actually, he needed to remind him that he didn’t behave in a way that he should. You’re completely right. My journal doesn’t talk about the times I extolled Stoic virtues. It only includes the parts when I struggled to live up to my expectations of myself! A very grounding and humbling thought. Also reminds us that Stoicism is a practice, and a discipline, and something we should continue to strive for

@The_Cause 4 месяца назад

Yes indeed! It didn’t hit me until I reflected on my own journal. I rarely mention the things I am doing great but I always include where I am falling short. I could be wrong but i do believe MA struggled with most of what he wrote about. In terms of temptations he had it much harder than me as well. I can only imagine the demons a political ruler who is trying to live just must feel. Truly appreciate you watching my friend and hope you enjoy the rest!

@chessmaster2000 6 месяцев назад

This is GOLD!! Thank you so much! Keep going!!! 🤩

@The_Cause 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much and I am def going to continue the series. Making these videos has been such a joy. Thanks so much for watching and have a blessed new year!

@WordsFromThePast 5 месяцев назад

A great book... certainly worth repeat readings

@The_Cause 5 месяцев назад

Yes indeed! Thanks so much for watching my friend!

@The_Cause 8 месяцев назад

Who listening to this has actually read all of Meditations? Let me know down below. Very curious about this!

@evildead167 8 месяцев назад

I've read it twice so far. It has been very helpful to me in my life and work. The Gregory Hays translation is particularly good.

@The_Cause 8 месяцев назад

I am going to have to look that translation up. I have the Robin Waterfield translation and it amazes me how different it is than the Harvard Classics version. The HC version is in my opinion harder to read so glad it was my second time through. Thanks so much for watching brother and appreciate your reply! Stay blessed and have a great week!

@heatherreed9851 8 месяцев назад

I'm on my second reading of it. I also use the Gregory Hays translation, but I'm going to purchase a different translation for comparison purposes.

@The_Cause 8 месяцев назад

I’m going to have to find that translation. It seems popular. I am curious Heather, does any of the grades you know of read Meditations or at least go through some of it? We never read anything like that when I went through school. Figured it may be different where you are.

@LouiDC 8 месяцев назад

I finished it a couple days ago. It was my first time.

@jondrive8801 8 месяцев назад

Hoping that you keep going with this series! Thank you Rob

@The_Cause 8 месяцев назад

Yes indeed, that’s the plan! Next video coming out tomorrow. Definitely not stopping anytime soon. I am loving the process of reading and making these videos. Glad they are helpful to others. Thanks so much for watching and stay blessed my friend!

@11227denis 6 месяцев назад

Again, thank you for your efforts. I am saving up to get a set!

@The_Cause 6 месяцев назад

I think it will be well worth the money spent. I have already I feel got my monies worth and I am only finishing volume 3.

@debbiecartagena 6 месяцев назад

Really enjoying your reviews so far into this series. I am more determined to follow through as this gives me tranquility and order of which I lack. Also I'm hoping someday you could make a review of the writings of Henry David Thoreau in the future, I would love to hear your thoughts! Keep on keeping on!😀😀

@The_Cause 3 месяца назад

Your kind words mean a lot and this series has been a great way to keep me on track as well. Thoreau is apart of the Harvard Classics so I will eventually get to him but it will be a little ways down the road. I truly appreciate you watching my friend and hope you stay blessed!

@davidscottwills 8 месяцев назад

May have to go through my copy of Meditations over the holidays this weekend. Thanks for the inspiration!

@The_Cause 8 месяцев назад

Yes indeed brother! It’s a good read for sure. You probably have a better translation than the Harvard Classics one. Hope all has been well brother and thanks for watching. Have a great Thanksgiving and a stay blessed!

@QaziJanees 6 месяцев назад

15:33 Yes, please do.

@nardojackk 8 месяцев назад

good production. keep it up

@The_Cause 8 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! I really appreciate hearing that. Thanks so much for watching and have a blessed weekend!

@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee 8 месяцев назад

Great video rob! I like to think that Marcus would have thanked the coffee farmers back in the day as well for providing those miraculous beans! And.. I read through Meditations with you actually!

@The_Cause 8 месяцев назад

Cool story dude!

@w1zzk1dd 2 месяца назад

20:54 interesting to hear Marcus words there because the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ did say this too, that the strong man isn't the one who could win the fight, rather its the one who could control his anger

@thepostgradyear 7 месяцев назад

omg wait did you actually change the title haha crushing the first 30 seconds as always lol I like how you just casually grab the republic off your desk like oh yeah btw I have this man the micro cuts are so good at clearing the pauses I almost didn't realize that the video was more than 15 minutes - although the second half did feel a bit quote heavy it might be interesting to see a video or two after 6 months worth of videos as compilations of a few different topics that you talked about like: famous quotes I rephrased, classic ethics I agree with, classical ideas/ideals which belong in the classroom, philosophers whose work must be read differently, Ranking the 50 Harvard Classics

@The_Cause 7 месяцев назад

Haha figured it was worth a shot. Took some notes on those ideas. I have been playing around with a couple of them like you mentioned. Looked into common place books today a little more and I guess I already do something like that just never really heard it called that. Always appreciate your words of wisdom my friend!

@thepostgradyear 7 месяцев назад

I hope it works!@@The_Cause

@The_Cause 7 месяцев назад

Me too!

@11227denis 6 месяцев назад

Yes to 15:34

@The_Cause 6 месяцев назад

Hoping to make that happen in the near future with new direction I want to go.

7 месяцев назад

At 11:11, man, buy a dishwasher!

@The_Cause 7 месяцев назад

That’s just stock footage at 11:11. With 4 kiddos a dishwasher is a must! Haha thanks so much for watching buddy.

@trapdeath99 6 месяцев назад

Why memorize the poem when you can understand it and never forget

@The_Cause 6 месяцев назад

Well if you never forget it then you have memorized it. But I agree, understanding it is more important than just mindlessly memorizing. Thanks for watching my friend!

@w1zzk1dd 2 месяца назад

23:03 I don't think any of these books should be read just once, as mortimer adler, a great professor, mentioned in his book titled how to read a book, says that any good book should be read at least 3 times

@robertcazacutu9939 7 месяцев назад

Man with beard drinks specialty coffee and talks about stoicism and Marcus Aurelius. Is this parody?

@The_Cause 7 месяцев назад

The beard and amazing coffee are real, but the stoicism could be parody! Lol Thanks for watching my friend!

@kabuki7038 7 месяцев назад

It's such a shame to see a man, over the course of these videos, cling so desperately to the very thing responsible for the destruction of the very things he claims to be desperate to maintain or regain.

@The_Cause 7 месяцев назад

I’m going to need some clarification on this one. Curious to know what is being clung on to? What is being destroyed and what is he trying to regain? Just a smidge of ambiguity here and it may be my lack of intelligence to fully pick up what you are laying down. I truly appreciate you watching though and stay blessed!

@kabuki7038 7 месяцев назад

@@The_Cause The ideology of individualism, equality, and the myth of "America" will forever erode the values you're concerned we are or have already lost. They're both founded on fundamentally flawed and incorrect assumptions about the world. Nothing anyone says on the internet will ever change anyone's mind, but I will direct you to G.K. Chesterton and Thomas Carlyle as starting points.

@The_Cause 7 месяцев назад

Well I am definitely looking forward to reading more into that. I know Thomas Carlyle is included in the Harvard Classics but not sure about Chesterton although he may be as well. That is the entire point of reading through these for me. Idk what is correct or the best way to think. I am anxious to see what views of mine changes by the time I get to the end though. Truly appreciate the advice and feedback. Means a lot. Stay blessed!