Letters From a Stoic: All Three Volumes
Author | : Lucius Annaeus Seneca |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 416 |
Release | : 2015-08-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781329437609 |
ISBN-13 | : 1329437608 |
Rating | : 4/5 (608 Downloads) |
Download or read book Letters From a Stoic: All Three Volumes written by Lucius Annaeus Seneca and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-08-02 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. 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.