The Inner Citadel
by Pierre Hadot
The Inner Citadel by Pierre Hadot was one of the greatest exponent of classical philosophy in France. Here he takes on the ‘spiritual diary’ which Marcus Aurelius kept for his own interest. These meditations have often been seen as a rather rambling collection of maxims and thoughts.
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“What is fascinating here is that he takes on the sort of ‘spiritual diary’ which Marcus Aurelius kept for his own interest. These meditations have often been seen as a rather rambling collection of maxims and thoughts. Brilliantly, they are brought into line by Pierre Hadot, who understands them as spiritual exercises.” Read more...
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