Revisit Emotion vs. Ethics Marcus Aurelius Bio and connection Emotion and Ethics Create stances on key ideas END GOAL: Was Marcus Aurelius a key thinker in emotion?
Ethics – more a matter of the heart or the head?
Born: April 26, 121 Died: March 17, 180 Became Roman Emperor in 161, with his brother Verus Weakened as ruler after brother’s death Commodus : co-ruler in 177
One of the most famous Stoic philosophers Negative effects of your emotions can be overcome by perceiving them in a different way
“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts; therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable to nature.” – Marcus Aurelius To what extent do your thoughts affect your emotions?
“You have power over your mind- not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” –Marcus Aurelius To what extent can you control your thoughts? Should you control your thoughts?
“Do every act of life as if it were your last.” – Marcus Aurelius What would society be like if everyone lived by this quote? Would you acknowledge your emotions differently if you lived like this? Should you?
“If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.” – Marcus Aurelius This quote sounds so easy, but is it? Apply it to: › Society › Amundsen › Your Friends/Family › Your Community
“A man should be upright, not be kept upright.” –Marcus Aurelius What does this quote mean? Can you apply it to society?