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<p>List of Figures ix</p> <p>Notes on Contributors xi</p> <p>Preface xvii</p> <p>List of Abbreviations xix</p> <p>The Study of Marcus Aurelius: Introduction 1<br /><i>Marcel van Ackeren</i></p> <p><b>Part I The Main Sources 11</b></p> <p>1 Cassius Dio and the Historia Augusta 13<br /><i>Anthony R. Birley</i></p> <p>2 Archaeological Evidence of the Marcomannic Wars of Marcus Aurelius (AD 166–80) 29<br /><i>Thomas Fischer</i></p> <p>3 The Meditations 45<br /><i>Matteo Ceporina</i></p> <p>4 Marcus Aurelius’ Letters 62<br /><i>Pascale Fleury</i></p> <p>5 Epigraphic Records 77<br /><i>Péter Kovács</i></p> <p><b>Part II Biography and Background 93</b></p> <p>6 The Political State of the Roman Empire 95<br /><i>Werner Eck</i></p> <p>7 Cultural and Intellectual Background and Development 110<br /><i>Leofranc Holford-Strevens</i></p> <p>8 Early Life: Family, Youth, and Education 139<br /><i>Anthony R. Birley</i></p> <p>9 Marcus’ Life as Emperor 155<br /><i>Anthony R. Birley</i></p> <p>10 The Relation of Politics and Philosophy under Marcus Aurelius 171<br /><i>Lukas de Blois</i></p> <p><b>Part III Marcus the Emperor 183</b></p> <p>11 Administration and Jurisdiction in Rome and in the Provinces 185<br /><i>Werner Eck</i></p> <p>12 Religion in the Age of Marcus Aurelius 200<br /><i>Mark J. Edwards</i></p> <p>13 The Wars and Revolts 217<br /><i>Anthony R. Birley</i></p> <p>14 The Roman Empire after His Death 234<br /><i>Olivier Hekster</i></p> <p><b>Part IV Material Forms of Self-Representation 249</b></p> <p>15 The Column of Marcus Aurelius 251<br /><i>Martin Beckmann</i></p> <p>16 The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius 264<br /><i>Peter Stewart</i></p> <p>17 Coins 278<br /><i>Susanne Börner</i></p> <p>18 The Portraits: A Short Introduction 294<br /><i>Dietrich Boschung</i></p> <p>19 The Reliefs: Representation of Marcus Aurelius’ Deeds 305<br /><i>Dietrich Boschung</i></p> <p><b>Part V Marcus the Philosopher 315</b></p> <p>20 The Form and Structure of the Meditations 317<br /><i>Jean-Baptiste Gourinat</i></p> <p>21 The Style of the Meditations 333<br /><i>Angelo Giavatto</i></p> <p>22 Aspects of Orality in (the Text of) the Meditations 346<br /><i>Michael Erler</i></p> <p>23 The Meditations as a (Philosophical) Autobiography 362<br /><i>Irmgard M€annlein-Robert</i></p> <p>24 Marcus and Previous Stoic Literature 382<br /><i>Christopher Gill</i></p> <p>25 Marcus Aurelius on Physics 396<br /><i>David Sedley</i></p> <p>26 Logic and the Meditations 408<br /><i>Angelo Giavatto</i></p> <p>27 Ethics 420<br /><i>Jean-Baptiste Gourinat</i></p> <p>28 Social Ethics and Politics 437<br /><i>Gretchen Reydams-Schils</i></p> <p>29 The Meditations and the Ancient Art of Living 453<br /><i>John Sellars</i></p> <p>30 The Self in the Meditations 465<br /><i>Anthony A. Long</i></p> <p><b>Part VI Reception 481</b></p> <p>31 The Reception of the Philosopher-King in Antiquity and the Medieval Age 483<br /><i>Julia Bruch and Katrin Herrmann</i></p> <p>32 The Sanctification of Marcus Aurelius 497<br /><i>Amy Richlin</i></p> <p>33 Marcus Aurelius and Neostoicism in Early Modern Philosophy 515<br /><i>Jill Kraye</i></p> <p>34 Marcus Aurelius in Contemporary Philosophy 532<br /><i>John Sellars</i></p> <p>Index 545</p>

<p>THE EDITOR</p> <p><b>Marcel van Ackeren</b> is Associated Professor/Senior Research Fellow in the Philosophy Department at the University of Cologne. He is the author of <i>Das Wissen vom Guten. Bedeutung und Kontinuität des Tugendwissens in den Dialogen Platons</i> (2003), <i>Heraklit</i> (2005), <i>Understanding Ancient Philosophy</i> (edited with Jörn Müller, 2006),<i> The Political Identity of the West. Platonism in the Dialogue of Cultures</i> (edited with Orrin F. Summerell, 2006), <i>Die Philosophie Marc Aurels,</i> 2 vols. (2011), and <i>Meditations and Representations. Marcus Aurelius in Interdisciplinary Light</i> (edited with Jan Opsomer, 2012).

<p>Considered the last of the “Five Good Emperors,” Marcus Aurelius ruled the Roman Empire from ad 161 until his death in 180 – yet his influence on philosophy continues to resonate in the modern age through his <i>Meditations. A Companion to Marcus Aurelius</i> presents the first comprehensive collection of essays to explore all essential facets relating to contemporary Marcus Aurelius studies. Featuring contributions from top international scholars in relevant fields, initial readings provide an overview of source material by addressing such topics as manuscript transmission, historical written sources, archaeological evidence, artifacts, and coins. Readings continue with state-of-the-art discussions of various aspects of Marcus Aurelius – his personal biography; political, cultural, and intellectual background; and aspects of his role as emperor, reformer of administration, military leader, and lawgiver. His <i>Meditations</i> are analyzed in detail, including the form of the book, his way of writing, and the various aspects of his philosophy. The final series of readings addresses evolving aspects of his reception. <i>A Companion to Marcus Aurelius offers</i> important new insights on a figure of late antiquity whose unique voice has withstood the centuries to influence contemporary life.</p>

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