Seneca's Letters from a Stoic (eBook)

Lucius Annaeus Seneca (Autor)

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2016
480 Seiten
Dover Publications (Verlag)
978-0-486-81786-6 (ISBN)

Infos

Major text of Roman Stoic philosophy examines the rational order of the universe, how to lead a simple life, effects and benefits of misfortune, and the necessity of facing mortality.

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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.

Autor

Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 B.C–A.D. 65) was a Roman statesman, Stoic philosopher, and dramatist. He served as an advisor to Nero; upon his implication in a plot to assassinate the emperor, he was compelled to commit suicide

Inhalt

Table of Contents Introduction Letter I – On Saving Time Letter II – On Discursiveness in Reading Letter III – On True and False Friendship Letter IV – On the Terrors of Death Letter V – On the Philosopher’s Mean Letter VI – On Sharing Knowledge Letter VII – On Crowds Letter VIII – On the Philosopher’s Seclusion Letter IX – On Philosophy and Friendship Letter X – On Living to Oneself Letter XI – On the Blush of Modesty Letter XII – On Old Age Letter XIII – On Groundless Fears Letter XIV – On the Reasons for Withdrawing from the World Letter XV – On Brawn and Brains Letter XVI – On Philosophy, the Guide of Life Letter XVII – On Philosophy and Riches Letter XVIII – On Festivals and Fasting Letter XIX – On Worldliness and Retirement Letter XX – On Practising what you Preach Letter XXI – On the Renown which my Writings will Bring you Letter XXII – On the Futility of Half-Way Measures Letter XXIII – On the True Joy which Comes from Philosophy Letter XXIV – On Despising Death Letter XXV – On Reformation Letter XXVI – On Old Age and Death Letter XXVII – On the Good which Abides Letter XXVIII – On Travel as a Cure for Discontent Letter XXIX – On the Critical Condition of Marcellinus Letter XXX – On Conquering the Conqueror Letter XXXI – On Siren Songs Letter XXXII – On Progress Letter XXXIII – On the Futility of Learning Maxims Letter XXXIV – On a Promising Pupil Letter XXXV – On the Friendship of Kindred Minds Letter XXXVI – On the Value of Retirement Letter XXXVII – On Allegiance to Virtue Letter XXXVIII – On Quiet Conversation Letter XXXIX – On Noble Aspirations Letter XL – On the Proper Style for a Philosopher’s Discourse Letter XLI – On the God within Us Letter XLII – On Values Letter XLIII – On the Relativity of Fame Letter XLIV – On Philosophy and Pedigrees Letter XLV – On Sophistical Argumentation Letter XLVI – On a New Book by Lucilius Letter XLVII – On Master and Slave Letter XLVIII – On Quibbling as Unworthy of the Philosopher Letter XLIX – On the Shortness of Life Letter L – On our Blindness and its Cure Letter LI – On Baiae and Morals Letter LII – On Choosing our Teachers Letter LIII – On the Faults of the Spirit Letter LIV – On Asthma and Death Letter LV – On Vatia’s Villa Letter LVI – On Quiet and Study Letter LVII – On the Trials of Travel Letter LVIII – On Being Letter LIX – On Pleasure and Joy Letter LX – On Harmful Prayers Letter LXI – On Meeting Death Cheerfully Letter LXII – On Good Company Letter LXIII – On Grief for Lost Friends Letter LXIV – On the Philosopher’s Task Letter LXV – On the First Cause Letter LXVI – On Various Aspects of Virtue Letter LXVII – On Ill-Health and Endurance of Suffering Letter LXVIII – On Wisdom and Retirement Letter LXIX – On Rest and Restlessness Letter LXX – On the Proper Time to Slip the Cable Letter LXXI – On the Supreme Good Letter LXXII – On Business as the Enemy of Philosophy Letter LXXIII – On Philosophers and Kings Letter LXXIV – On Virtue as a Refuge from Worldly Distractions Letter LXXV – On the Diseases of the Soul Letter LXXVI – On Learning Wisdom in Old Age Letter LXXVII – On Taking One’s Own Life Letter LXXVIII – On the Healing Power of the Mind Letter LXXIX – On the Rewards of Scientific Discovery Letter LXXX – On Worldly Deceptions Letter LXXXI – On Benefits Letter LXXXII – On the Natural Fear of Death Letter LXXXIII – On Drunkenness Letter LXXXIV – On Gathering Ideas Letter LXXXV – On Some Vain Syllogisms Letter LXXXVI – On Scipio’s Villa Letter LXXXVII  - Some Arguments in Favour of the Simple Life Letter LXXXVIII – On Liberal and Vocational Studies Letter LXXXIX – On the Parts of Philosophy Letter XC – On the Part Played by Philosophy in the Progress of Man Letter XCI – On the Lesson to be Drawn from the Burning of Lyons Letter XCII – On the Happy Life Letter XCIII – On the Quality, as Contrasted with the Length, of Life Letter XCIV – On the Value of Advice Letter XCV – On the Usefulness of Basic Principles Letter XCVI – On Facing Hardships Letter XCVII – On the Degeneracy of the Age Letter XCVIII – On the Fickleness of Fortune Letter XCIX – On Consolation to the Bereaved Letter C – On the Writings of Fabianus Letter CI – On the Futility of Planning Ahead Letter CII – On the Intimations of Our Immortality Letter CIII – On the Dangers of Association with Our Fellow-Men Letter CIV – On Care of Health and Peace of Mind Letter CV – On Facing the World with Confidence Letter CVI – On the Corporeality of Virtue Letter CVII – On Obedience to the Universal Will Letter CVIII – On the Approaches to Philosophy Letter CIX – On the Fellowship of Wise Men Letter CX – On True and False Riches Letter CXI – On the Vanity of Mental Gymnastics Letter CXII – On Reforming Hardened Sinners Letter CXIII – On the Vitality of the Soul and Its Attributes Letter CXIV – On Style as a Mirror of Character Letter CXV – On the Superficial Blessings Letter CXVI – On Self-Control Letter CXVII – On Real Ethics as Superior to Syllogistic Subtleties Letter CXVIII – On the Vanity of Place-Seeking Letter CXIX – On Nature as our Best Provider Letter CXX – More About Virtue Letter CXXI – On Instinct in Animals Letter CXXII – On Darkness as a Veil for Wickedness Letter CXXIII – On the Conflict between Pleasure and Virtue Letter CXXIV – On the True Good as Attained by Reason

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 28.11.2016
• Reihe/Serie: Dover Thrift Editions
• Reihe/Serie: Dover Thrift Editions: Philosophy
• Übersetzer: Richard Mott Gummere
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 130 x 130 mm
• Gewicht: 354 g
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Geschichte der Philosophie
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Philosophie Altertum / Antike
• Schlagworte: Ancient & Classical • Ancient Greek philosophy • ancient-philosophy • ancient stoicism • avoiding corruption and self-indulgence • Beauty • chief advisor to the emperor nero • course in stoicism • Destiny • development of self-control and fortitude • exeter university stoicism • fate • first century philosophers • Good and evil • greek philosophers • Hellenism • How to be a stoic • Human Condition • human struggles • increasing stoicism • learning stoicism • life based on logic and reason • Love • Lucius Annaeus Seneca • modern stoicism • Nobility • Non-fiction • Philosophy • royalty, Stoicism • royalty, Stoicism • Self-reflection • stoic ideology • Stoicism • stoicism reddit • stoicism today • Stoic Mindfulness and Resilience Training • Stoics • stoic week
• ISBN-10: 0-486-81786-5 / 0486817865
• ISBN-13: 978-0-486-81786-6 / 9780486817866