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Seneca's Letters from a Stoic 25 Mar, 2022

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‘Seneca’s Letters from a Stoic’ are moral letters to his friend Lucilius, written over two thousand years ago, they still hold the power to mesmerize. The letters were written by Seneca at the end of his life, during his retirement, after he had worked for Emperor Nero for fifteen years. They are addressed to Lucilius, the then procurator of Sicily, although he is known only through Seneca's writings. It is not clear from the historical record whether or not Seneca and Lucilius actually corresponded, or whether in fact, Seneca created the work as a form of fiction.
Written in an intimate, conversational style, the letters reflect the traditional Stoic focus on living in accordance with nature and accepting the world on its own terms. The philosopher emphasizes the Roman values of courage, self-control, and rationality, yet he remains remarkably modern in his tolerant and cosmopolitan attitude. Seneca's interpretation of Stoicism constitutes a timeless and inspiring declaration of the dignity of the individual mind. For a new generation of Stoic students and practitioners, this lively, timeless guide to living the good life is an essential read.

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Seneca's Letters from a Stoic 28 Aug, 2022

by Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Pocket Classic

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As chief advisor to the emperor Nero, Lucius Annaeus Seneca was most influential in ancient Rome as a power behind the throne. His lasting fame derives from his writings on Stoic ideology, in which philosophy is a practical form of self-improvement rather than a matter of argument or wordplay. Seneca's letters to a young friend advise action rather than reflection, addressing the issues that confront every generation: how to achieve a good life; how to avoid corruption and self-indulgence; and how to live without fear of death.
Written in an intimate, conversational style, the letters reflect the traditional Stoic focus on living in accordance with nature and accepting the world on its own terms. The philosopher emphasizes the Roman values of courage, self-control, and rationality, yet he remains remarkably modern in his tolerant and cosmopolitan attitude. Rich in epigrammatic wit, Seneca's interpretation of Stoicism constitutes a timeless and inspiring declaration of the dignity of the individual mind.

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Seneca's Letters from a Stoic (Dover Thrift Editions: Philosophy) 28 Nov, 2016

by Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Richard Mott Gummere

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As chief advisor to the emperor Nero, Lucius Annaeus Seneca was most influential in ancient Rome as a power behind the throne. His lasting fame derives from his writings on Stoic ideology, in which philosophy is a practical form of self-improvement rather than a matter of argument or wordplay. Seneca's letters to a young friend advise action rather than reflection, addressing the issues that confront every generation: how to achieve a good life; how to avoid corruption and self-indulgence; and how to live without fear of death.
Written in an intimate, conversational style, the letters reflect the traditional Stoic focus on living in accordance with nature and accepting the world on its own terms. The philosopher emphasizes the Roman values of courage, self-control, and rationality, yet he remains remarkably modern in his tolerant and cosmopolitan attitude. Rich in epigrammatic wit, Seneca's interpretation of Stoicism constitutes a timeless and inspiring declaration of the dignity of the individual mind.

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On The Shortness Of Life (Wisdom Of Seneca) 17 Apr, 2018

by Seneca Lucius Annaeus, John W. Basore

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Seneca The Younger's essay to Paulinus, which covers his descriptions, observations and ideas about how short, frail and fleeting life is, and many of the people who are caught up in their busy-ness and inability to "unplug" from their ideas of self-imposed commitments, work, busyness, and when they discover that life is so short and frail.

The stoic teachings and observations of Seneca then, applies even more today in our modern world, where we're constantly bombarded with emails, ads, SMSes, demands...we need to slow down, evaluate what we do and live life more mindfully and meaningfully.

I personally have read and re-read this book and its contents multiple times, and each time I still enjoy the teachings today as I first read it before..

Best when read during quiet time during early hours of the morning, or late at night, or when traveling.

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Letters on Ethics: To Lucilius (The Complete Works of Lucius Annaeus Seneca) 20 Nov, 2015

by Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Margaret Graver, A. A. Long

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The Roman statesman and philosopher Seneca (4 BCE–65 CE) recorded his moral philosophy and reflections on life as a highly original kind of correspondence. Letters on Ethics includes vivid descriptions of town and country life in Nero’s Italy, discussions of poetry and oratory, and philosophical training for Seneca’s friend Lucilius. This volume, the first complete English translation in nearly a century, makes the Letters more accessible than ever before.

Written as much for a general audience as for Lucilius, these engaging letters offer advice on how to deal with everything from nosy neighbors to sickness, pain, and death. Seneca uses the informal format of the letter to present the central ideas of Stoicism, for centuries the most influential philosophical system in the Mediterranean world. His lively and at times humorous expositions have made the Letters his most popular work and an enduring classic. Including an introduction and explanatory notes by Margaret Graver and A. A. Long, this authoritative edition will captivate a new generation of readers.

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On The Shortness of Life 11 Oct, 2021

by Seneca

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Timeless advice on the art of living well.

De Brevitate Vitae (English: On the Shortness of Life) is a moral essay written by Seneca the Younger, a Roman Stoic philosopher, sometime around the year 49 AD, to his father-in-law Paulinus. The philosopher brings up many Stoic principles on the nature of time, namely that people waste much of it in meaningless pursuits. According to the essay, nature gives people enough time to do what is really important and the individual must allot it properly. In general, time is best used by living in the present moment in pursuit of the intentional, purposeful life.

Similar ideas can be found in Seneca's treatise De Otio (On Leisure) and discussion of these themes can often be found in his Letters to Lucilius (letter 49, 101, etc.).

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On Anger: De Ira 6 Jul, 2017

by Seneca, Aubrey Stewart

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De Ira or “On Anger” is an essay on anger by Seneca the Younger. The work offers advice on controlling anger and to make it subject to reason. This essay contains an active table of contents for easy maneuverability throughout the eBook.

It is not clear to scholars who wrote the first work on the subject of passions or emotions (the terms are thought interchangeable), but while Xenocrates (396/5–314/3 BCE) and Aristotle (384–322 BCE) were students at Plato's Academy, a discussion on emotions took place which provided likely the impetus for all later work on the subject. The Stoic Posidonius of Apamea (c.135 - 51 BCE) is considered the main source for Seneca, also the work of Theophrastus, Antipater of Tarsus, Philodemus of Gadara, Sotion of Alexandria, Xenocrates (active sometime after 346 BCE) and Aristotle (c. 384-322 BCE ). Other influences may have included works On Passions by the Stoic philosophers Zeno of Citium, Chrysippus, Aristo of Chios, Herillus, Hecato of Rhodes, and the Peripatetic philosopher Andronicus of Rhodes (c. 1st century B.C.).

Within the context of Stoicism, which seeks to aid and guide the person in a development out of a life of slavery to behaviors and ways of the vices, to freedom within a life characterized by virtue, de Ira posits this as achievable by the development of an understanding of how to control the passions, anger being classified as a passion, and to make these subject to reason.

Seneca's thoughts of the relationship of the passions to reason, are that the passions arise in a rational mind as a result of a misperceiving or misunderstanding of reality.

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On The Happy Life 19 Jun, 2017

by Seneca, Aubrey Stewart

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De Vita Beata ("On the Happy Life") is a dialogue written by Seneca the Younger around the year 58 AD. It was intended for his older brother Gallio, to whom Seneca also dedicated his dialogue entitled De Ira ("On Anger"). It is divided into 28 chapters that present the moral thoughts of Seneca at their most mature. Seneca explains that the pursuit of happiness is the pursuit of reason – reason meant not only using logic, but also understanding the processes of nature.

Seneca, in agreement with Stoic doctrine, argues that Nature is Reason (logos) and that people must use their powers of reason to live in harmony with nature and thus achieve happiness. In his words, "rerum naturae adsentior; ab illa non deerrare et ad illius legem exemplumque formari sapientia est," which means "I follow nature; it is common sense not to stray from it but to be molded according to its law and example." Seneca proposes to follow a logical sequence in this approach, starting with the definition of the objectives that the person wants to obtain. In decision-making he scorns the ways of the masses ("the most beaten and frequented paths are the most deceptive") since people are "more willing to trust another than to judge for themselves" and "a mistake that has been passed on from hand to hand finally involves us and works our destruction."

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On Anger 24 Jul, 2020

by Seneca, Aubrey Stewart

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The essay On Anger is addressed to Seneca's older brother, Gallio. The first part (I-II, xvii) deals with theoretical issues, while the second part (II,xviii - final) offers therapeutic advice. It begins with a preamble on the horrors of anger, followed by its definitions. It continues with questions such as whether anger is natural, whether it can be tempered, whether it is involuntary, and whether it can be completely erased.
The second part leads with advice on how to avoid anger and how this can be taught to children and adults. Then followed by several pieces of advice on how anger can be postponed or extinguished, and many real cases are given of cases to be imitated or avoided. The work draws to a close with some tips on how to calm others.
In On Anger Seneca defends the thesis - contrary to that of other ancient philosophers, such as Aristotle - that anger is always harmful. According to Seneca, a great man should never be angry, and when it is not possible to repress anger, he should try to calm down as soon as possible. The depth of thought, the liveliness of style, and the rich examples provided by Seneca to confirm his theses make the reading of On Anger extremely satisfying.

“The best remedy for anger is postponement.”

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How To Be a Stoic (Penguin Great Ideas) 24 Sep, 2020

by Epictetus, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius

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'Don't hope that events will turn out the way you want, welcome events in whichever way they happen'

How can we cope when life's events seem beyond our control? These words of consolation and inspiration from the three great Stoic philosophers - Epictetus, Seneca and Marcus Aurelius - offer ancient wisdom on how to face life's adversities and live well in the world.

One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, from anarchists to stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists.

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Dialogues 2 Oct, 2022

by Seneca

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Stoic philosopher and tutor to the young emperor Nero, Seneca wrote moral dialogues - exercises in practical philosophy - on how to live in a troubled world. These essays are strikingly applicable today, as Seneca ranges widely across subjects such as the shortness of life, tranquility of mind, anger, mercy, happiness, and grief at the loss of a loved one.

This superb volume offers the finest translation of Seneca's dialogues and essays, capturing the full range of his philosophical interests.
Seneca's accessible, aphoristic style makes his writing especially attractive as an introduction to Stoic philosophy, and belies its reputation for austerity and dogmatism.

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Sobre la constancia del sabio (Spanish Edition) 19 Nov, 2022

by Séneca

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Las ofensas son un tema complicado incluso en la actualidad. La ofensa puede significar un agravio a la ley si se molesta a personas con ciertas cosas. El discurso es castigado severamente, aunque unos, que son de alguna manera hirientes, pueden ser permitidos bajo los márgenes de la ley. En fin, es probable que nos ofendan y nos ataquen constantemente, pero ¿a quién no?
En "Sobre la constancia del sabio" (también conocida como "De la firmeza del sabio"), Lucio Anneo Séneca nos dice que es imposible que al sabio lleguen a ofender. ¿Cómo es posible esto?

"Sobre la constancia del sabio" fue escrita por el filósofo estoico romano Séneca en el 56 d.c. y dedicada a modo de diálogo a su gran amigo Anneo Sereno.

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