Lucius Seneca
Seneca's Letters from a Stoic (Dover Thrift Editions)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780486811246
- author:
- Lucius Seneca
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 12.4 x 2.5 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Philosophy, History, Lucius Seneca,Seneca's Letters from a Stoic (Dover Thrift Editions),Dover Publications Inc.,0486811247,Philosophy,History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical,Conduct of life,Ethics,Home & Garden,Ancien
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Written in an intimate and conversational style, these letters offer practical advice on how to achieve a good life, avoid corruption and self-indulgence, and live without fear of death.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca's Stoic ideology emphasizes the importance of living in accordance with nature and accepting the world on its own terms. His philosophy is characterized by a tolerant and cosmopolitan attitude, rich in epigrammatic wit.
This collection of letters reflects Seneca's enduring legacy as a power behind the throne and his lasting influence on Western thought.
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