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Beschreibung
Illuminating writings by Stoicism's most eloquent advocate, now with a new introduction
'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.
Illuminating writings by Stoicism's most eloquent advocate, now with a new introduction
'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.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Letters from a Stoic - Seneca Introduction
Seneca's Life
Seneca and Philosophy
Seneca and Literature: His letters and other writings; his style; his influence and appeal
Note on translation and text
Postscript
Letters
Notes
Bibliography
Appendix: Tactitus' account of Seneca's death
Index of persons and places
Details
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Genre: Importe, Philosophie
Jahrhundert: Renaissance und Aufklärung
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Einband - flex.(Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780140442106
ISBN-10: 0140442103
Sprache: Englisch
Originalsprache: Latein
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Seneca
Übersetzung: Campbell, Robin
Zusammengestellt: Campbell, Robin
Hersteller: Penguin Publishing Group
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 197 x 129 x 16 mm
Von/Mit: Seneca
Erscheinungsdatum: 26.08.2004
Gewicht: 0,193 kg
Artikel-ID: 101430996