Letters From a Stoic - The Ancient Classic

DISCOVER THE ENDURING LEGACY OF ANCIENT STOICISMSince Roman antiquity, Lucius Annaeus Seneca's Letters have been one of the greatest expressions of Stoic philosophy. In a highly accessible and timeless way, Seneca reveals the importance of cultivating virtue and the fleeting nature of time, and how being clear sighted about death allows us to live a life of meaning and contentment.Letters from a Stoic continues to fascinate and inspire new generations of readers, including those interested in mindfulness and psychological techniques for well-being.This deluxe hardback selected edition includes Seneca's first 65 letters from the Richard M. Gummere translation. An insightful introduction by Donald Robertson traces Seneca's busy life at the centre of Roman power, explores how he reconciled his Stoic outlook with vast personal wealth, and highlights Seneca's relevance for the modern reader.

Product details

• Authors: Tom Butler-Bowdon, Donald Robertson, Senec, Seneca, Donald Seneca Robertson
• Assisted by: To Butler-Bowdon (Editor), Tom Butler-Bowdon (Editor), Tom Butler-Bowdon (Editor of the series), Butler-Bowdon Tom (Editor of the series)
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2021
• EAN: 9781119751359
• ISBN: 978-1-119-75135-9
• No. of pages: 416
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 205 mm x 40 mm
• Series: Capstone Classics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; Philosophie, Antike, Stoa, Philosophy, Weltphilosophie, ancient philosophy, World Philosophy, Antike u. mittelalterliche Philosophie