Dialogues And Essays (oxford World's Classics)
by Seneca /
2009 / English / PDF
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Alain de Botton's bestselling
Alain de Botton's bestsellingThe Consolations of
Philosophy
The Consolations of
Philosophy--later made into a six-part TV series--has helped
popularize ancient philosophy and especially the work of Seneca.
This superb volume offers the finest translation of Seneca's
dialogues and essays in print, capturing the full range of his
philosophical interests. 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, anger, mercy, happiness,
and grief at the loss of a loved one. Seneca's accessible,
aphoristic style makes his writing especially attractive as an
introduction to Stoic philosophy, and belies its reputation for
austerity and dogmatism. This edition combines a clear and modern
translation by John Davies with Tobias Reinhardt's fascinating
introduction to Seneca's career, literary style, and influence,
including a superb summary of Stoic philosophy and Seneca's
interpretation of it. The book's notes are the fullest of any
comparable edition.
--later made into a six-part TV series--has helped
popularize ancient philosophy and especially the work of Seneca.
This superb volume offers the finest translation of Seneca's
dialogues and essays in print, capturing the full range of his
philosophical interests. 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, anger, mercy, happiness,
and grief at the loss of a loved one. Seneca's accessible,
aphoristic style makes his writing especially attractive as an
introduction to Stoic philosophy, and belies its reputation for
austerity and dogmatism. This edition combines a clear and modern
translation by John Davies with Tobias Reinhardt's fascinating
introduction to Seneca's career, literary style, and influence,
including a superb summary of Stoic philosophy and Seneca's
interpretation of it. The book's notes are the fullest of any
comparable edition.About the Series:
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voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for
further study, and much more.
has made available the
broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each
affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship,
providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable
features, including expert introductions by leading authorities,
voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for
further study, and much more.
