The Theory of Moral Sentiments · Character
Marcus Antoninus
Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher referenced on self-command.
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First appearance: section iii of self command
Marcus Antoninus shows up with force in III: Of Universal Benevolence. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Cited as an example of a philosopher-emperor whose meditations on universal benevolence and divine providence earned him admiration, though Smith notes he was criticized for…
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