Letters from a Stoic by Lucius Seneca (English) Paperback Book

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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.No man can live a happy life, or even a supportable life, without the study of wisdomLucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BC-AD 65) is one of the most famous Roman philosophers. Instrumental in guiding the Roman Empire under emperor Nero, Seneca influenced him from a young age with his Stoic principles. Later in life, he wrote Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium, or Letters from a Stoic, detailing these principles in full.Seneca's letters read like a diary, or a handbook of philosophical meditations. Often beginning with observations on daily life, the letters focus on many traditional themes of Stoic philosophy, such as the contempt of death, the value of friendship and virtue as the supreme good.Using Gummere's translation from the early twentieth century, this selection of Seneca's letters shows his belief in the austere, ethical ideals of Stoicism – teachings we can still learn from today.

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Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BC – AD 65), also known as Seneca the Younger, was a Roman philosopher, statesman and tragedian, who later acted as tutor and trusted advisor to Emperor Nero. Seneca is best known today for his writings of moral philosophy and Stoic principles.

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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. No man can live a happy life, or even a supportable life, without the study of wisdom Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BC-AD 65) is one of the most famous Roman philosophers. Instrumental in guiding the Roman Empire under emperor Nero, Seneca influenced him from a young age with his Stoic principles. Later in life, he wrote Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium, or Letters from a Stoic, detailing these principles in full. Seneca's letters read like a diary, or a handbook of philosophical meditations. Often beginning with observations on daily life, the letters focus on many traditional themes of Stoic philosophy, such as the contempt of death, the value of friendship and virtue as the supreme good. Using Gummere's translation from the early twentieth century, this selection of Seneca's letters shows his belief in the austere, ethical ideals of Stoicism - teachings we can still learn from today.

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Competition: Discourses and Selected Writings;The Republic;Meditations;Selected Letters;Letters on Ethics;The Daily Sotic;On The Shortness of Life;Beyond Good and Evil. Cicero;Cornutus;Marcus Aurelius;Epictetus;Plato;Lucius Seneca;Lucretius;Plato;Thomas More;Seneca;Donald Robertson

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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. No man can live a happy life, or even a supportable life, without the study of wisdom Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BC-AD 65) is one of the most famous Roman philosophers. Instrumental in guiding the Roman Empire under emperor Nero, Seneca influenced him from a young age with his Stoic principles. Later in life, he wrote Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium, or Letters from a Stoic, detailing these principles in full. Seneca's letters read like a diary, or a handbook of philosophical meditations. Often beginning with observations on daily life, the letters focus on many traditional themes of Stoic philosophy, such as the contempt of death, the value of friendship and virtue as the supreme good. Using Gummere's translation from the early twentieth century, this selection of Seneca's letters shows his belief in the austere, ethical ideals of Stoicism - teachings we can still learn from today. Gold title Competition: Discourses and Selected Writings;The Republic;Meditations;Selected Letters;Letters on Ethics;The Daily Sotic;On The Shortness of Life;Beyond Good and Evil. Cicero;Cornutus;Marcus Aurelius;Epictetus;Plato;Lucius Seneca;Lucretius;Plato;Thomas More;Seneca;Donald Robertson

Details ISBN0008425043 Author Lucius Seneca Pages 256 Series Collins Classics Year 2020 ISBN-10 0008425043 ISBN-13 9780008425043 Language English Publication Date 2020-09-17 Imprint William Collins DEWEY 188 Format Paperback UK Release Date 2020-09-17 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Fabio Scardigli Birth 1979 Affiliation Georgia Institute of Technology Position Kranzberg Professor Qualifications J.D. Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Alternative 9780008425050 Audience General AU Release Date 2020-12-22 NZ Release Date 2020-12-22 We've got this

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