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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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Lucius Annaeus Seneca (c.4BC-AD65) was born in Cordoba, Spain, where he was brought up studying the traditional virtues of republican Roman life. He became a teacher of rhetoric but attracted attention for his incisive style of writing. Closely linked to Nero, his death was ordered by the emperor in AD65. Seneca committed suicide.

Robin Campbell is a well-known translator. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pocket Classic (28 August 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Lúcio Aneu Sêneca é conhecido também como Sêneca, o jovem ou o filósofo. Nasceu em Córdoba, aproximadamente em 4 a.C. e morreu em 65 d.C. por suicídio seguindo ordens de Nero.
Riqueza fantástica, fama literária, exílio, um surpreendente retorno ao auge do poder político e um final trágico: a vida de Sêneca é uma das grandes histórias pouco contadas da Roma Antiga. Sêneca viveu durante os principados de Calígula, Cláudio e Nero. Tal ambiente de abusos e degradação ética e moral foram influências fundamentais na sua obra. Conhecê-los ajuda a melhor compreender sua filosofia.
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Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BC – AD 65), also known as Seneca the Younger, was a Hispano-Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman and dramatist.
Fabulous wealth, literary fame, exile, an amazing come back to the height of political power and a tragic ending the life of Seneca is one of the great untold stories of Ancient Rome.
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Quality is good but not much the physical one.

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Paper is not of good quality.You can see they are comparatively muddy in colour/old and little thin.But fine enough to be read.At least use clear white papers .Not papers of fat 30RS register.Book content is good so focus should be on it.

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Thushara Elizabeth Tom

Some great lessons we can all use for life

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Lucius Annaeus Seneca was a Roman philosopher. He came from a wealthy family and received his education in Rome. Even though Seneca preached Stoicism, he craved power and held an influential position in the Roman court. He was even tutor to the future emperor of Rome, Nero during that time. He died in exile after having a falling out with Nero in the later years of his life.

Letters from a Stoic were written between 63AD to 65AD. These are letters, 124 of them that were sent to Lucilius explaining to him the stoic way of life. These letters cover a variety of topics, like friendship, love, health, death and developing our inner selves.

Though they were written years ago, most of his teachings hold true even today. It is like Seneca has written something timeless for all humans. He seems very ahead of his time with his views on the treatment of slaves. He believed that integrity of character is an important virtue that will take any man far. The importance of living in the present moment as much as possible, since ruminating on the past does nobody any good and worrying about the future either since it hasn’t happened yet.

I highly recommend this read to anyone who loves books on philosophy and life. Parts of it might seem like a drag, but there are hidden gems of wisdom throughout this read.

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M De Sarkar

A beginner's source book of Stoicism.

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Are you someone who wants to utilize every spare moment for the betterment of his/her's intellect, mind and overall personality? Are you someone who believes that spending quality time with oneself in calm, secluded corners is a better option than being a part of the rabble-rousing crowd? Are you someone who is serious about the concept of personal virtue (and its evolution in a rapidly changing social order)? Above all, are you someone in whom the Upanishads strike a distinct chord? Then you positively owe it to yourself to get acquainted with Seneca. His will be the voice of a wiser older brother calmly guiding you through life's turbulent moments. More importantly, following his (and the Upanishads') advices will ensure those turbulent moments won't hit you as often as they would a lesser informed, unevolved individual. Finally, reading and meditating on ( 'sravana, manana and nididhyasana') the above-mentioned texts will to an extent ensure acceptance of the issue of Death with a logical, and relatively unruffled mind (provided you practice death mentally like the Stoics say, of course :-)).

Between the Stoics (Seneca, Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus), it's Seneca I find the most approachable and practical. Marcus Aurelius often veers to the overtly preachy while Epictetus sounds too simplistic at times. My two cents, reading Seneca with the Upanishads and Sankaracharya's 'Vivekachudamani' will round up one's approach to life. Although the Dover Editions version of 'Letters From a Stoic' is probably the one you should be getting.

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A Book Worthy Of Your Time.

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The product was delivered in a fairly good condition. It's not a very large book, it's rather small and easy to carry. The pages are of good quality. Pretty aesthetic if you ask me. Now about the story, it's not for everybody's understanding, but if you're thinking of buying it, go for it. It's a 10/10 book. Following attached are the pictures of the book : frontway and sideway.

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Last Book I want to read Before I die

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Hands down this is the best book I have ever read, and which has the most impact on me. This book introduced me to the philosophy of "Stoicism". Every letter written in it is a gem and full of wisdom that just smacks on your face, at the time of writing this review, it has been 2 years, since I'm reading this book, and I just keep re-reading it again & again so that I can really implement the sayings in the book, if you have to read just one book, I highly implore you to read this one.

Reading this book is one of the best thing I have ever done in my life, and I have purchased it thrice, gave the first two copy to friends :)

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William Zunder

Seneca Our Contemporary

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It’s not often you read a classical author and feel you are reading one of your contemporaries. But this is the case with Seneca in these letters which he wrote to a friend in the early 60s AD. They are affable, witty, and supremely accessible. Perhaps the most striking thing about them is their materialist discourse at a time when religious explanations were widespread. For Seneca the universe consisted of matter informed by creative reason, the same reason that informs the human personality. Hence the Stoic assertion that god is within us, and that a virtuous life lived according to reason could achieve tranquillity, the state of being of the gods, if there are any. Ethics was accordingly the centre of philosophy for the Stoics, with their basic concepts of moderation, acceptance, and endurance. And the letters are filled with practical advice on how to live a virtuous and happy life, much of which seems eminently sensible today. There’s his advice, for example, on how to cope with the Saturnalia, the Roman festival later transformed into Christmas: don’t overindulge, but don’t opt out either. Stoicism, however, was the ideology of the ruling class, and it has the limitations of the class it derives from: self-direction, social and political conservatism, indifference to the plight of others. Its historical significance lies in becoming the personal ethic of Christianity, supplemented by the New Testament ethic of neighbourly love, after the adoption of Christianity by the Roman empire in the fourth century. An instructive and enlightening collection rendered in a sympathetic and unobtrusive translation.

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Renan Padua

Profound knowledge

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This is my first book review. I don't know much about how to classify a book, but I am impressed about the deep applicable knowledge shared in this book. Remarkably profound and sometimes touching. I love it. It should not be read too fast, instead, digested page by page.
It was the first philosophy book I read in a second language. I found it pleasant since Seneca often repeats the same idea more than once in order to improve comprehension. Very proficient people could maybe find it annoying, nevertheless, it was perfect for me.

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Mr. N. J. Houchin

Surprisingly easy read

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As someone interested in stoicism I felt it paled in comparison to the Discourses by Epictetus (or the Enchiridion - a shorter book by the same author). But its a much, much easier read, probably the easiest to get into of the classics I've read so far - surprisingly easy actually, it doesn't feel like an ancient book. Its still has some very useful ideas and some of the things he mentions in passing are quite fascinating as they give small glimpses into the society he lived in. I'd recommend it but I'd strongly urge anyone interested in Stoicism to also read Epictetus works.

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Tina

Words to Live By!

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I really enjoyed this, especially as it was letters which meant I could literally dip in and out whenever I had time.
Seneca has so many wonderful phrases that could you use as quotes for so many aspects of life. It was definitely an eye-opener and the way he explains things is really interesting.

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Alistair F. Ward

Accessible, epigrammatic, but somewhat repetitive

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 30 August 2020

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This is perhaps the best introduction to Seneca’s philosophy available. It is an edited compilation of his letters to the Sicilian Procurator, Lucilius. Throughout Seneca lays down clearly his principals of a “practical philosophy” that delimits the boundaries for a well-lived and fulfilled life.

He touches upon themes such as: the excesses of wealth; managing ill-health; friendship; dangers of the crowd; gladiatorial combat (I.e. violence); and, perhaps most pertinently, the process of growing old.

As one would expect, the “Letters” can sometimes be repetitive—but this inadvertently helps commit the key points to the reader’s long term memory.

All in all, a great read!!

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