Stoic Philosophy, the most influential philosophy of the Roman Empire, offers modern ways to strengthen our inner character in the face of an unpredictable world. Seneca, recognized as the most talented and humane writer of the Stoic tradition, teaches us how to live with freedom and purpose. His most timeless work, known as "Letters to a Stoic," includes over a hundred letters he wrote to a close friend, explaining how to manage adversity, overcome grief, anxiety, and anger, turn setbacks into opportunities for growth, and recognize the true nature of friendship. In "Breakfast with Seneca," philosopher David Fideler explores Seneca's classic works in a series of focused chapters, clearly explaining Seneca's ideas without oversimplifying them. Seneca's wisdom can be enjoyed daily, like a tonic coffee, offering us a steady stream of tried-and-tested advice on the human condition, which, as it turns out, hasn't changed much in the last two thousand years.
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- Author
- David Fideler
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co
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- Language
- English
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- 9781324036609
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- Soft
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- Philosophical Movement/School
- Stoicism
- Reader Level
- Classic Texts
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