Seneca's Letters From A Stoic (dover Thrift Editions)
by Lucius Annaeus Seneca /
2016 / English / EPUB
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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.
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.
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.