Ernest Renan and Marcus Aurelius: On the End of the Ancient World

According to Renan, the day of Marcus Aurelius’ death could be considered as the decisive moment in the downfall of the ancient civilization. He, thus, wonders: “If Marcus Aurelius, the unique emperor-philosopher, did not succeed in saving the world, who else, then, could have saved it?” He notes th...

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Main Author: Maria Protopapas-Marneli
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan 2017-10-01
Series:Peitho
Subjects:
law
Online Access:https://pressto.amu.edu.pl/index.php/peitho/article/view/12240