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Letters from a Stoic

Epistulae Morales Ad Lucilium

by Seneca ...

Translated by Robin Campbell ...

Illuminating writings by Stoicism's most eloquent advocate, now with a new introduction'It is philosophy that has the duty of protecting us... without it no one can lead a life free of fear or worry'For several years of his turbulent life, in which he was dogged by ill health, exile and danger, Seneca was the guiding hand of the Roman Empire. This selection of Seneca's letters shows him upholding ... Read more

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Illuminating writings by Stoicism's most eloquent advocate, now with a new introduction'It is philosophy that has the duty of protecting us... without it no one can lead a life free of fear or worry'For several years of his turbulent life, in which he was dogged by ill health, exile and danger, Seneca was the guiding hand of the Roman Empire. This selection of Seneca's letters shows him upholding
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Essays 8: Of Leisure

by Seneca ...

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Of Leisure only survives in a fragmentary state. The work concerns the rational use of spare time, whereby one can still actively aid humankind by engaging in wider questions about nature and the universe. The text begins mid-sentence, and ends rather abruptly. In the Codex Ambrosianus (the main source for Seneca's essays) it is simply tacked onto the end of De Vita Beata suggesting a scribe ... Read more

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Of Leisure only survives in a fragmentary state. The work concerns the rational use of spare time, whereby one can still actively aid humankind by engaging in wider questions about nature and the universe. The text begins mid-sentence, and ends rather abruptly. In the Codex Ambrosianus (the main source for Seneca's essays) it is simply tacked onto the end of De Vita Beata suggesting a scribe
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On the Shortness of Life

by Seneca ...

Translated by John W. Basore ...

A two-thousand year old classic that continues to find new fans in the digital age, On the Shortness of Life is a Stoic Philosophy masterpiece and, perhaps, the first and greatest of self-help books. Packed with pithy timeless wisdom, Seneca’s famous collection of letters to his father-in-law Paulinus is a short but powerful work, one of Western literature’s finest and most enduring answers to the ... Read more

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A two-thousand year old classic that continues to find new fans in the digital age, On the Shortness of Life is a Stoic Philosophy masterpiece and, perhaps, the first and greatest of self-help books. Packed with pithy timeless wisdom, Seneca’s famous collection of letters to his father-in-law Paulinus is a short but powerful work, one of Western literature’s finest and most enduring answers to the
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Dialogues

by Seneca ...

Series Book 7 - Philosophy Collection
Here the Stoic philosopher outlines his thoughts on how to live in a troubled world. Tutor to the young emperor Nero, Seneca wrote exercises in practical philosophy that draw upon contemporary Roman life and illuminate the intellectual concerns of the day. They also have much to say to the modern reader, as Seneca ranges widely across subjects such as the shortness of life, tranquility of mind, ... Read more

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Here the Stoic philosopher outlines his thoughts on how to live in a troubled world. Tutor to the young emperor Nero, Seneca wrote exercises in practical philosophy that draw upon contemporary Roman life and illuminate the intellectual concerns of the day. They also have much to say to the modern reader, as Seneca ranges widely across subjects such as the shortness of life, tranquility of mind,
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On the Shortness of Life

by Seneca ...

Originally written around 49 AD for his father-in-law Paulinus, Seneca here brings up many Stoic principles on the nature of time, namely that people waste much of it in meaningless pursuits. According to Seneca, nature gives people enough time to do what is really important and it is up to the individual to allot it properly. ... Read more

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Originally written around 49 AD for his father-in-law Paulinus, Seneca here brings up many Stoic principles on the nature of time, namely that people waste much of it in meaningless pursuits. According to Seneca, nature gives people enough time to do what is really important and it is up to the individual to allot it properly.
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Letters from a Stoic: All Three Volumes

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Seneca’s Letters are part of the foundation of Stoic thought making Seneca one of the indispensable thinkers from Ancient Roman philosophy. Although Stoicism is not now as widely practiced as it once was, many people can still find wisdom and inspiration through Seneca's words and letters.Like the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca’s Letters are a treasure of practical wisdom on how to live ... Read more

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Seneca’s Letters are part of the foundation of Stoic thought making Seneca one of the indispensable thinkers from Ancient Roman philosophy. Although Stoicism is not now as widely practiced as it once was, many people can still find wisdom and inspiration through Seneca's words and letters.Like the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca’s Letters are a treasure of practical wisdom on how to live
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On the Shortness of Life

by Seneca ...

Series series Penguin Great Ideas
Timeless advice on the art of living well, from the celebrated Penguin Great Ideas seriesThe writings of the ancient Roman philosopher Seneca offer powerful insights into stoicism, morality and the importance of reason, and continue to provide profound guidance to many through their eloquence, lucidity and wisdom.Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way ... Read more

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Timeless advice on the art of living well, from the celebrated Penguin Great Ideas seriesThe writings of the ancient Roman philosopher Seneca offer powerful insights into stoicism, morality and the importance of reason, and continue to provide profound guidance to many through their eloquence, lucidity and wisdom.Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way
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On Benefits

by Seneca ...

Lucius Annaeus Seneca was a Roman Stoic philosopher (c. 4 BC - AD 65), and tutor to the emperor Nero. This book, On Benefits, forms part of a series of moral essays written by Seneca. Comprised of seven books plus a Preface by the translator Aubrey Stewart. ... Read more

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Lucius Annaeus Seneca was a Roman Stoic philosopher (c. 4 BC - AD 65), and tutor to the emperor Nero. This book, On Benefits, forms part of a series of moral essays written by Seneca. Comprised of seven books plus a Preface by the translator Aubrey Stewart.
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Of Consolation to Helvia

Enriched edition. A Stoic Guide to Resilience and Wisdom in Times of Adversity

by Seneca, Garrett Ewing ...

Translated by Aubrey Stewart ...

In 'Of Consolation to Helvia,' Stoic philosopher Seneca crafts a poignant letter to his mother, Helvia, in which he seeks to alleviate her grief during his exile. Employing a combination of eloquent prose and philosophical musings, Seneca delves into themes of loss, the transience of life, and the inner strength required to endure suffering. This work reflects the literary style of the epistolary ... Read more

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In 'Of Consolation to Helvia,' Stoic philosopher Seneca crafts a poignant letter to his mother, Helvia, in which he seeks to alleviate her grief during his exile. Employing a combination of eloquent prose and philosophical musings, Seneca delves into themes of loss, the transience of life, and the inner strength required to endure suffering. This work reflects the literary style of the epistolary
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Four Tragedies and Octavia

by Seneca ...

Translated by E. Watling ...

Based on the legends used in Greek drama, Seneca's plays are notable for the exuberant ruthlessness with which disastrous events are foretold and then pursued to their tragic and often bloodthirsty ends. Thyestes depicts the menace of an ancestral curse hanging over two feuding brothers, while Phaedra portrays a woman tormented by fatal passion for her stepson. In The Trojan Women, the widowed ... Read more

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Based on the legends used in Greek drama, Seneca's plays are notable for the exuberant ruthlessness with which disastrous events are foretold and then pursued to their tragic and often bloodthirsty ends. Thyestes depicts the menace of an ancestral curse hanging over two feuding brothers, while Phaedra portrays a woman tormented by fatal passion for her stepson. In The Trojan Women, the widowed
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How to Do the Right Thing

An Ancient Guide to Treating People Fairly

by Seneca, Robert Kaster ...

Series series Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers
How ancient Stoicism can help teach us to treat others—and ourselves—more fairly and mercifullyThere are times when we’ve all felt that we haven’t been treated as we deserve—that we’ve been misjudged, shortchanged, or given a raw deal. And, at one time or another, other people have probably felt that we’ve treated them just as unfairly. How to Do the Right Thing draws on the principles of ancient ... Read more

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How ancient Stoicism can help teach us to treat others—and ourselves—more fairly and mercifullyThere are times when we’ve all felt that we haven’t been treated as we deserve—that we’ve been misjudged, shortchanged, or given a raw deal. And, at one time or another, other people have probably felt that we’ve treated them just as unfairly. How to Do the Right Thing draws on the principles of ancient
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Consolations from a Stoic

by Seneca ...

In his three Condolences - De Consolatione ad Marciam, De Consolatione ad Polybium and De Consolatione ad Helviam - Seneca elegantly explores the Stoic principle that one should not be upset by uncontrollable events. ... Read more

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In his three Condolences - De Consolatione ad Marciam, De Consolatione ad Polybium and De Consolatione ad Helviam - Seneca elegantly explores the Stoic principle that one should not be upset by uncontrollable events.
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