SALON LUITPOLD | Von der Leichtigkeit des Lebens in Zeiten des Krieges | Zum Tagebuch des römischen Kaisers, Feldherren und Philosophen Marc Aurel"

In the organizer's words:

"On the lightness of life in times of war. On the diary of the Roman emperor, general and philosopher Marcus Aurelius".

Michael Bordt SJ in conversation with Christian Gohlke

The stoic philosopher and last great Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius kept a kind of diary during the years in which he actively fought in the war. His reflections are of lasting relevance and help to us today as we wrestle with questions that are very similar to his: How can we maintain a love of life and people in times of great threat and uncertainty?

Prof. Dr. Michael Bordt SJ, professor of philosophy and managing director of the Institute for Philosophy and Leadership in Munich, will present texts from Marcus Aurelius' "Ways to oneself" in conversation with Christian Gohlke and invite discussion.