| Title | : | Senecas Letters from a Stoic (Dover Thrift Editions: Philosophy) |
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| ISBN | : | 0486811247 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 0486811247 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | and 1 more , Kindle, Hardcover, Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 480 pages |
| Publication | : | Dover Publications (December 14, 2016) |
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.
Senecas Letters from a Stoic (Dover Thrift Editions: Philosophy) Reviews
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There's nothing I can say about the collection that hasn't already been said. So I'll talk about the publisher instead. I love the fact that Dover included EVERY letter that was sent by Seneca. This is pretty much a re publish of the Loeb Library single edition
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It almost makes me feel embarrassed to receive so much sound wisdom, such clear and useful advice, for so little as the as the meager price of this book. This truly has something for everybody. I can not think of anyone in any station or adult stage of life, who won't get
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Seneca’s letters are illustrations of a phrase that is dying out in English, “the well lived life.” So hankering are we for the pleasures and freedoms that modern Western society offers that we can still understand the term, “the good life” but not, unfortunately, a well
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Timeless classic. Incredibly helpful and insightful. A must read for ant inquisitive mind. This book gets 5 stars. Well done.
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Just in case reviews get merged with other versions of the same book this is a review for Seneca's Letters from a Stoic (Dover Thrift Editions) ISBN: 978 0486811246 If you're looking to buy a copy of Letters from a Stoic then this is the book you should
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So much wisdom. Most of it commonsensical. Very satisfied with this book of letters by Seneca.
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Print quality is so bad it's almost unreadable. Light grey letters, distorted font. Don't recommend, had to return the book. Really shame to have that ugly print for such a great content. Ended up buying "Fifty letters of a roman stoic", translated by Margaret
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Although not all the lessons will be relatable to every reader, Seneca 's words of wisdom ring true in was that are surprisingly specific to the present moment. Language (translation) is a bit cumbersome than 21st century plain English, but again, the message in each
