2.  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?

3.  Ethics – more a matter of the heart or the head?

4.  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

5.  One of the most famous Stoic philosophers  Negative effects of your emotions can be overcome by perceiving them in a different way

6.  “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?

7.  “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?

8.  “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?

9.  “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

10.  “A man should be upright, not be kept upright.” –Marcus Aurelius  What does this quote mean?  Can you apply it to society?