Seneca Letters From A Stoic Part 2 Letters 42 82 Adapted For The Contemporary Reader

Author : James Harris
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ISBN 13 : 9781520775388
Total Pages : 333 pages
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Download or read book Seneca - Letters from a Stoic: Part 2 (Letters 42 - 82) Adapted for the Contemporary Reader written by James Harris and published by . This book was released on 2017-03-06 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Epistulae morales ad Lucilium (Latin for moral letters to Lucilius) are a collection of 124 letters which were written by Seneca at the end of his life, during his retirement, and written after he had worked for the Emperor Nero for fifteen years. They are addressed to Lucilius, the then procurator of Sicily. The letters highlight many moral and ethical ways to live, and address many of the issues known to man, about life and death. These letters have been carefully adapted into a contemporary format to allow for easy reading and understanding. This is part one of three which contains letters 41 - 82.

Author : James Harris
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ISBN 13 : 9781520707587
Total Pages : 237 pages
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Download or read book Seneca - Letters from a Stoic: Part 1 (Letters 1-41) Adapted for the Contemporary Reader written by James Harris and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-28 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Epistulae morales ad Lucilium (Latin for moral letters to Lucilius) are a collection of 124 letters which were written by Seneca at the end of his life, during his retirement, and written after he had worked for the Emperor Nero for fifteen years. They are addressed to Lucilius, the then procurator of Sicily. The letters highlight many moral and ethical ways to live, and address many of the issues known to man, about life and death. These letters have been carefully adapted into a contemporary format to allow for easy reading and understanding. This is part one of three which contains letters 1 - 41.

Author : Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
ISBN 13 : 0486811247
Total Pages : 483 pages
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Download or read book Seneca's Letters from a Stoic written by Lucius Annaeus Seneca and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2016-12-14 with total page 483 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Seneca
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119751357
Total Pages : 423 pages
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Download or read book Letters from a Stoic written by Seneca and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-04-12 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DISCOVER THE ENDURING LEGACY OF ANCIENT STOICISM Since Roman antiquity, Lucius Annaeus Seneca’s Letters have been one of the greatest expressions of Stoic philosophy. In a highly accessible and timeless way, Seneca reveals the importance of cultivating virtue and the fleeting nature of time, and how being clear sighted about death allows us to live a life of meaning and contentment. Letters from a Stoic continues to fascinate and inspire new generations of readers, including those interested in mindfulness and psychological techniques for well-being. This deluxe hardback selected edition includes Seneca’s first 65 letters from the Richard M. Gummere translation. An insightful introduction by Donald Robertson traces Seneca’s busy life at the centre of Roman power, explores how he reconciled his Stoic outlook with vast personal wealth, and highlights Seneca’s relevance for the modern reader.

Author : Seneca Seneca
Publisher : Xist Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1681955636
Total Pages : 451 pages
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Download or read book Letters from a Stoic written by Seneca Seneca and published by Xist Publishing. This book was released on 2016-02-10 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seneca's Letters in One Volume “What really ruins our character is the fact that none of us looks back over his life.”-Seneca, Letters from a Stoic Read the stoic wisdom collected in one eBook. These letters illustrate the ideals admired by the Stoics and reveal how far in advance of his time were many of Seneca's ideas. This book has been professionally formatted for e-readers and contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it.

Author : James Harris
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ISBN 13 : 9781521271490
Total Pages : 487 pages
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Download or read book Letters from a Stoic written by James Harris and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-11 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Epistulae morales ad Lucilium (Latin for moral letters to Lucilius) are a collection of 124 letters which were written by Seneca at the end of his life, during his retirement, and written after he had worked for the Emperor Nero for fifteen years. They are addressed to Lucilius, the then procurator of Sicily. The letters highlight many moral and ethical ways to live, and address many of the issues known to man, about life and death. These letters have been carefully adapted into a contemporary format to allow for easy reading and understanding. This is part three of three which contains letters 83 - 124

Author : Lucius Seneca
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781523992928
Total Pages : 220 pages
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Download or read book Letters from a Stoic written by Lucius Seneca and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-02-10 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Live a Happy Life, One Stoic Moment at a Time It's not how much you make, it's how you live. Letters from a Stoic is a first-person look into how an experienced Stoic applies philosophy to ordinary life and the world around him. From it you not only learn the core tenets of Stoicism, but get to witness the intellectual practice of someone who's who's wholly devoted to cultivating his mind, mastering philosophy, and achieving long-lasting happiness. The Stoics are not out to banish the emotions; they are out to reduce, to the extent possible, negative emotions, such as feelings of anger or grief that will disrupt our tranquillity. They value positive emotions, with feelings of joy being at the top of their list. Seneca's thoughts on the human condition seemed like they could have been written today. Except for some dated Roman references, here is a man trying to define how to live, in what we today would call "the secular society." He was priveleged, ego centric, and all too aware of the fleeting nature of life. He was also a tutor of Nero, a dramatist, philosopher, slave owner, etc. But his essay-like letters reveal a man struggling to make sense of a world of power, wealth and abundance, oestensibly ruled by reason, suffused with uncertainty and enveloped in paganism. Seneca's Stoic doctrine of nature is remarkably close to that of Emerson or modern American environmentalists. The wise man (sapiens) will never be bored when contemplating the simple things of nature. The natural beauty of the countryside and the healthful action of the waves can have a calming effect. The basic message of Stoicism that Seneca presents here is profound and vital. The key to a happy life is to live in accordance with nature. This is accomplished by training yourself not to desire more than you have and to learn to be content with what comes to you. Freedom from attachments Govern your emotions with reason, resign yourself to fate, and free yourself from the attachments of your desires. This includes not only the extravagance with which society distracts us from nature, or the obviously harmful excesses of food and drink, but even the attachment to your own life. Only by conquering your fear of death can you experience true freedom and live a life of quality. This book offers an inexpensive selection of Seneca's letters to his friend Lucilius. These letters are a treasure of practical wisdom on how to live and enjoy life. Essentially Seneca tells his friend (and us) that freedom and tranquility result from our inner character and not external circumstances. A change in our well being is therefore more a question of an improvement in our character than a move of physical place or circumstances. Those who build character will endure life and attain wisdom, inner peace and tranquility. Why you should read this book (again.) Certainly this is a book that will make you think, however it is not just for the casual read. To get the most from this book you need to set aside the time to fully digest exactly what it is saying. It is certainly easy to read and with each chapter representing a separate letter and topic following along is easy. Like most book of this genre, it is something that will have to read more than once to get the full benefit from. This won't be a real concern since the book is truly timeless. "Your greatest difficulty is with yourself; you are your own stumbling-block." In his Letters we discover how to remove that stumbling block with the wisdom of this remarkable man. Scroll up and get your copy now.

Author : Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 500 pages
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Download or read book Ad Lucilium Epistulae Morales written by Lucius Annaeus Seneca and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Seneca
Publisher : Digireads.com Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781420948394
Total Pages : 434 pages
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Download or read book Letters from a Stoic (The Epistles of Seneca) written by Seneca and published by Digireads.com Publishing. This book was released on with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Seneca, Lucius Annaeus
Publisher : Aegitas
ISBN 13 : 5000643496
Total Pages : 179 pages
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Download or read book Moral letters to Lucilius written by Seneca, Lucius Annaeus and published by Aegitas. This book was released on 2015-06-15 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Epistulae morales ad Lucilium (English: Moral Epistles to Lucilius) is a collection of 124 letters which were written by Seneca the Younger at the end of his life. They are addressed to Lucilius, the then procurator of Sicily, although he is known only through Seneca's writings. In these letters, Seneca gives Lucilius tips on how to become a more devoted Stoic. Lucilius was, at that time, the Governor of Sicily, although he is known only through Seneca's writings. Selected from the Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium, these letters illustrate the upright ideals admired by the Stoics and extol the good way of life as seen from their standpoint They also reveal how far in advance of his time were many of Seneca's ideas - his disgust at the shows in the arena or his criticism of the harsh treatment of slaves. Philosophical in tone and written in the 'pointed' style of the Latin Silver Age these 'essays in disguise' were clearly aimed by Seneca at posterity.