Lucius Annaeus Seneca Stoicism Collection: Moral Letters to Lucilius, On Benefits, On Anger, On the Shortness of Life, On a Happy Life, On Leisure, On

Lucius Annaeus Seneca, usually known as Seneca, was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, and dramatist of the Silver Age of Latin literature. He was tutor and later advisor to emperor Nero, who later forced him to commit suicide for alleged complicity in the Pisonian conspiracy to have him assassinated.

As a writer, Seneca is known for his philosophical works, and for his plays, which are all tragedies. His prose works include 12 essays and 124 letters dealing with moral issues. These writings constitute one of the most important bodies of primary material for ancient Stoicism.

This collection of stoic essays by Lucius Annaeus Seneca, is perfect for any student of philosophy or those inclined toward the ideas of stoicism. This collection contains Seneca's 10 most famous essays including On Benefits, On Anger, On the Shortness of Life, On a Happy Life, On Leisure, On Peace of Mind, On Providence, On the Firmness of the Wise Person, On Clemency, and On Consolation.

Author: Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Publisher: Classy Publishing
Published: 10/29/2023
Pages: 770
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.81d
ISBN13: 9789355227713
ISBN10: 935522771X
BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | Reference
- Philosophy | Essays
- Philosophy | Individual Philosophers