A philosophy that saw self-possession as the key to an existence lived 'in accordance with nature', Stoicism called for the restraint of animal instincts and the severing of emotional ties. These beliefs were formulated by the Athenian followers of Zeno in the fourth century BC, but it was in Seneca
Letters From A Stoic
β Scribed by Lucius Annaeus Seneca
- Publisher
- Chandran Prasad and Lexicos Publishing
- Year
- 2011
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 394
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
Like the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, Senecaβs Letters are a treasure of practical wisdom on how to live and enjoy life. The focus is on living a simple, stress-free life thorough the use of rationalism. The letters provide practical steps for people to deal with the human suffering that comes with lifeβs problems. Topics featured in Senecaβs letters range from discussions on the shortness of life and anger to immortality and death.
The Letters are part of the foundation of Stoic thought making Seneca one of the indispensable thinkers from Ancient Roman philosophy. Although Stoicism is not now as widely practiced as it once was, many people can still find wisdom and inspiration through Seneca's words and letters.
βIn the last three years, Iβve begun to explore one philosophical system in particular: Stoicism. Through my preferred Stoic writer, Lucius Seneca, Iβve found it to be a simple and immensely practical set of rules for better results with less effort.β -Timothy Ferriss, author of Four Hour Workweek.
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