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A Companion to Marcus Aurelius
Marcel van Ackeren (Edited by)
9781405192859, Wiley
Hardback, published 10 April 2012
592 pages
25.4 x 18 x 3.3 cm, 1.071 kg
A COMPANION TO MARCUS AURELIUS 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 Meditations. A Companion to Marcus Aurelius 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 Meditations 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. A Companion to Marcus Aurelius offers important new insights on a figure of late antiquity whose unique voice has withstood the centuries to influence contemporary life.
List of Figures ix Notes on Contributors xi Preface xvii List of Abbreviations xix The Study of Marcus Aurelius: Introduction 1 Part I The Main Sources 11 1 Cassius Dio and the Historia Augusta 13 2 Archaeological Evidence of the Marcomannic Wars of Marcus Aurelius (AD 166–80) 29 3 The Meditations 45 4 Marcus Aurelius’ Letters 62 5 Epigraphic Records 77 Part II Biography and Background 93 6 The Political State of the Roman Empire 95 7 Cultural and Intellectual Background and Development 110 8 Early Life: Family, Youth, and Education 139 9 Marcus’ Life as Emperor 155 10 The Relation of Politics and Philosophy under Marcus Aurelius 171 Part III Marcus the Emperor 183 11 Administration and Jurisdiction in Rome and in the Provinces 185 12 Religion in the Age of Marcus Aurelius 200 13 The Wars and Revolts 217 14 The Roman Empire after His Death 234 Part IV Material Forms of Self-Representation 249 15 The Column of Marcus Aurelius 251 16 The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius 264 17 Coins 278 18 The Portraits: A Short Introduction 294 19 The Reliefs: Representation of Marcus Aurelius’ Deeds 305 Part V Marcus the Philosopher 315 20 The Form and Structure of the Meditations 317 21 The Style of the Meditations 333 22 Aspects of Orality in (the Text of) the Meditations 346 23 The Meditations as a (Philosophical) Autobiography 362 24 Marcus and Previous Stoic Literature 382 25 Marcus Aurelius on Physics 396 26 Logic and the Meditations 408 27 Ethics 420 28 Social Ethics and Politics 437 29 The Meditations and the Ancient Art of Living 453 30 The Self in the Meditations 465 Part VI Reception 481 31 The Reception of the Philosopher-King in Antiquity and the Medieval Age 483 32 The Sanctification of Marcus Aurelius 497 33 Marcus Aurelius and Neostoicism in Early Modern Philosophy 515 34 Marcus Aurelius in Contemporary Philosophy 532 Index 545
Marcel van Ackeren
Anthony R. Birley
Thomas Fischer
Matteo Ceporina
Pascale Fleury
Péter Kovács
Werner Eck
Leofranc Holford-Strevens
Anthony R. Birley
Anthony R. Birley
Lukas de Blois
Werner Eck
Mark J. Edwards
Anthony R. Birley
Olivier Hekster
Martin Beckmann
Peter Stewart
Susanne Börner
Dietrich Boschung
Dietrich Boschung
Jean-Baptiste Gourinat
Angelo Giavatto
Michael Erler
Irmgard M€annlein-Robert
Christopher Gill
David Sedley
Angelo Giavatto
Jean-Baptiste Gourinat
Gretchen Reydams-Schils
John Sellars
Anthony A. Long
Julia Bruch and Katrin Herrmann
Amy Richlin
Jill Kraye
John Sellars
Subject Areas: History [HB]
