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The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius
Donald J. Robertson
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Self-government matters when responsibility and pressure rise together.
Robertson combines the life of Marcus Aurelius with a contemporary explanation of Stoic practices. For a reader facing pressure, the practical opening is the distinction between an event, an interpretation and a response. Historical narrative makes the ideas approachable; reflection exercises are most useful when connected to a specific situation.
WTM’s judgement: useful for disciplined reflection, with a distinction between ancient biography and a modern therapeutic interpretation. Personal composure does not remove structural causes of harm, and a book cannot replace professional care when needed. Ask what can be changed collectively as well as individually.
ONE PRACTICAL NEXT STEP
Write an event, its interpretation and the next controllable action as three separate statements.
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Linked paperback ISBN 9781250621436; other formats are listed by the publisher.
Donald J. Robertson is a writer, cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist and trainer whose work connects Stoic philosophy with modern psychology. He wrote How to Think Like a Roman Emperor and helped found the nonprofit Modern Stoicism.
Official biography or website ↗Catalogue updated: 10 October 2026. The Webflow Press page is the editable editorial record; this portal carries the launch catalogue edition.
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