Letters From A Stoic Epistulae Morales Ad Lucilium
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A philosophy that saw self-possession as the key to an existence lived "in accordance with nature", Stoicism called for restraint of animal instincts and severing of emotional ties. Seneca's contribut...
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A philosophy that saw self-possession as the key to an existence lived "in accordance with nature", Stoicism called for restraint of animal instincts and severing of emotional ties. Seneca's contribution to a seemingly unsympathetic creed was to transform it into an inspiring declaration of the dignity of the individual mind. ''It is philosophy that has the duty of protecting us ... without it no one can lead a life free of fear or worry''For several years of his turbulent life, in which he was dogged by ill health, exile and danger, Seneca was the guiding hand of the Roman Empire. This selection of Seneca''s letters shows him upholding the ideals of Stoicism - the wisdom of the self-possessed person immune to life''s setbacks - while valuing friendship and courage, and criticizing the harsh treatment of slaves and the cruelties in the gladiatorial arena. The humanity and wit revealed in Seneca''s interpretation of Stoicism is a moving and inspiring declaration of the dignity of the individual mind.Selected and translated with an Introduction by Robin Campbell
Detaljer
Forlag
Penguin Classics
ISBN
9780140442106
Sprog
Engelsk
Sider
256
Udgivelsesdato
26-08-2004
Format
Paperback
Varenr.
2466392
EAN nr.
9780140442106
Varegruppe
Engelsk non fiction div.
Højde/Dybde (mm)
15
Bredde (mm)
130
Længde (mm)
197
Vægt (g)
192