The Stoic Who Ruled the Roman Empire | Dr. Aaron Poochigian on Stoicism, Marcus Aurelius & the Meditations

Have you ever wondered what was going through the mind of the most powerful man in the ancient world? In this episode of Bookum Author Talks, we sit down with Dr. Aaron Poochigian, Classics scholar, poet, and translator, to talk about his brand new translation of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations.What makes this conversation so special is that Dr. Poochigian brings both the precision of a scholar and the sensitivity of a poet to a text that has moved readers for nearly 2,000 years. We talk about why Marcus Aurelius wrote in Greek instead of Latin, whether the Meditations were ever meant to be read by anyone else, and what his morning practices can teach us about living a better life today.Whether you're a longtime lover of Stoic philosophy, just getting started with Marcus Aurelius, or simply curious about what it takes to translate one of history's greatest books — this episode has something for you.Here's some of what we cover in this episode:• Why Marcus Aurelius wrote his private journals in Greek instead of Latin• How the Meditations were preserved through centuries of history• Whether the Meditations were ever meant to be read by others• What Marcus Aurelius brought to Stoic philosophy• The virtues he wrestled with most as Emperor• How Dr. Poochigian's approach differs from Gregory Hays' beloved translation• What the Meditations can teach us about changing our daily habits• And so much moreIf the Meditations have ever made you stop and think, this episode will make you see them in a whole new light.📖 Get a copy of Dr. Aaron Poochigian's new translation of the Meditations:https://www.amazon.com/Meditations-Marcus-Aurelius/dp/132409639X📱 Download the Bookum App for more great author conversations:https://www.bookumapp.comThis Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!