In Marcus Aurelius book, Meditations, he explores the concept of an individual’s personal duty to society and creates the framework of how he perceives we, as a community, should operate. More specifically, Aurelius, states that we should act out our duty in virtuous manners and pay no mind to influence of others’ opinions. We can accomplish these duties supposing that we are able to separate ourselves from the stoic detachments which can alter one’s behavior of bestowing tolerance and good will. Throughout Marcus Aurelius book he frequently stresses the importance of living one’s life out of virtue and altruism to better oneself but more importantly to create an efficient society. To accomplish these things Aurelius refers to these
