Letters from a Stoic: All Three Volumes
Author | : Seneca |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 348 |
Release | : 2017-06-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781387054237 |
ISBN-13 | : 1387054236 |
Rating | : 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Download or read book Letters from a Stoic: All Three Volumes written by Seneca and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-06-22 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like the 'Meditations' of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca's '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 life's problems. Topics featured 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.