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It is a book about the life of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius who followed the Stoic Philosophy.
( Stoicism - It was developed by 3rd century in Athens , one of the foremost influence of western virtue ethics. It primarily follow the nature. According to the doctrine of Stoicism , happiness is found in accepting the moment as it present itself without being influenced by desire or fear; Desire of pleasure and fear of pain . It advises to be a part of the nature's plan and treating others in good manner)
How to thing like a Roman Emperor is written by Donald Robertson who is a cognitive behavioral therapist. By scrutinizing lot of case studies he came with an inexplicable blend of philosophical ideas in this book. This book explains the life incidents of Aurelius and how it transformed by stoic philosophy. With a modern approach the author explains the stoicism of Aurelius life within the framework of cognitive behavioral therapy. It neatly explains the cardinal virtues of wisdom , fortitude , justice and self temperament which are relatable to the modern psychotherapy.