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In his profound correspondence with Lucilius Junior, Seneca the Younger explores the depths of Stoic philosophy and its relevance to everyday life. These letters, intended for a broader audience, tackle vital themes such as resilience, virtue, and the complexities of the human experience. They serve not only as a window into their friendship but also as a source of inspiration and comfort for readers throughout history. Join us as we delve into the wisdom of Seneca and discover insights that resonate even today. - Summary by jvanstan

An ancient legend comes to life when a savage creature stalks a terrified girl through the jungle. A mission to Mars takes a grisly turn as the last surviving astronaut encounters horror beyond comprehension. And the shadows that lurk in a young boy’s bedroom become sinister protectors, lashing out at the child’s cruel and dysfunctional family.

Volumul "Rămâi cu bine" conţine o selecție de scrisori care au fost trimise de Seneca acum 2000 de ani şi acum au ajuns la noi. "Ramâi cu bine" nu este doar o formă de a lua rămas bun la incheierea unei scrisori, ci şi o aducere aminte: "Eu plec, tu rămâi cu tine. Întotdeauna eşti cu tine. Ai grijă de ceea ce este cu adevărat al tău - timpul tău şi partea ceea bună din tine!"

Seneca's On the Shortness of Life is a masterpiece work of the ancient Stoic philosophy that will take you on a thought-provoking journey of timeless revelations, eye-opening insights, and profound life lessons.

Lucius Annaeus Seneca, known as Seneca the Younger (c. 4 BC - AD 65), is the author of On the Shortness of Life (c. 49 AD). In it, Seneca draws insight from different streams of ancient wisdom: Stoic, Epicurean, Platonic, Skeptic and Cynic, as he addresses some of the important questions humans face. Seneca encourages people to be mindful of time and to use it purposefully. He suggests awareness and acceptance as a remedy for many worries and wasteful dissipations.

Thyestes is a tragic rendition of the fraternal civil war within House Atreides. This 1st century A.D. play was written by the Stoic philosopher Seneca and has been translated into readable prose for a 21st century audience.

The full title of Seneca’s work Of Providence is "Why do misfortunes happen to good men, if providence exists?". The longer title reflects the essay’s theme which is more concerned with theodicy and the question of why bad things happen to good people, rather than with providence. The essay is written as a dialogue in six brief sections, opened by Lucilius complaining to his friend Seneca that misfortunes befall to good people too. How does this fit with the goodness associated with the design of providence?

When Seneca, a stoic philosopher and advisor in Ancient Rome for emperor Nero, wrote these moral letters to Lucilius Junior, the then procurator of Sicily, he didn’t know he would soon be forced to take his own life for alleged complicity in a conspiracy to assassinate the emperor, in which he was probably innocent.

These three ‘Consolations', written by Seneca to his mother and two friends, have been described as ‘the crowning achievement in the canon of ‘consolation letters'. But sentimental they are not, for they emerge from the writer's deep-seated commitment to Stoicism, where individuals are exhorted to inhabit qualities of virtue, positivity, resilience, and indifference. This recording opens with Seneca's consolatory letter to Marcia, who, after three years, was still mourning the death of her son.

Séneca fue un filósofo de la escuela estoica, un dramaturgo y un estadista romano del primer siglo. A veces se le llama Séneca el filósofo, Séneca el trágico o Séneca el joven. Consejero de la corte imperial bajo Calígula y tutor de Nerón, Séneca desempeñó un papel importante en el asesoramiento de Nerón antes de que fuera desacreditado e impulsado al suicidio. Sus tratados filosóficos como "Sobre la ira", "Sobre la vida feliz" y "Sobre la brevedad de la vida", y sobre todo sus cartas a Lucilius, exponen sus estoicas concepciones filosóficas.

Longing for a soul soothing devotional that will remind you of God's faithfulness? 52 Promises from God will satisfy the depths of your heart as you are reminded of God's goodness. At your own pace, soak in these biblical truths and spend time reflecting on his promises in your life.

The Stoicism Collection is a collection of 5 essential pieces of stoic philosophy, alongside a biography of Marcus Aurelius, read by an esteemed cast of award-winning narrators. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy that flourished in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. The Stoics believed that the practice of virtue is enough to achieve eudaimonia: a well-lived life.

Sobre la firmeza del sabio, en este breve pero poderoso tratado, Séneca, uno de los grandes representantes del estoicismo, sostiene que el verdadero sabio es invulnerable al daño moral, sin importar las injusticias o agresiones externas que enfrente. La enseñanza central es clara y profundamente práctica: nada externo puede perturbar al que ha conquistado su interior.

Join us as we delve into Seneca the Younger’s De Brevitate Vitae (On the Shortness of Life), a thought-provoking moral essay crafted around 49 AD for his father-in-law, Paulinus. This timeless piece invites listeners to reflect on essential Stoic principles related to time and the all-too-common tendency to waste it on trivial distractions. Seneca emphasizes that nature grants us sufficient time for what truly matters, urging us to make wise choices in how we allocate our days. Ultimately, he champions the idea of embracing the present moment and leading a life rich with intention and ...

«No hay nada que podamos llamar verdaderamente nuestro, excepto nuestro tiempo y nuestra virtud», afirma Séneca, quizás el filósofo estoico más influyente de la historia. En los capítulos de El arte de ser feliz, el lector encontrará no solo consejos para encaminar su vida hacia la felicidad personal, sino también un gran consuelo contra las tristezas y el infortunio. ¿Cómo conseguimos dominar «el arte de ser feliz»? Séneca tiene una sola respuesta: siendo virtuosos y aceptando nuestra naturaleza humana.

In On the Firmness of the Wise Man Seneca argues that Stoicism is not as harsh as it first appears. Recalling the figure of Cato the Younger, Seneca argues that Cato as a wise person suffered neither injury nor insult. Although Serenus objects to this paradox, Seneca provides further analogies to emphasize the impervious nature of the wise person. In chapter 5 Seneca distinguishes between contumelia (insults) and iniuria (injuries).

Uma das obras mais conhecidas de Sêneca é, também, um ensaio moral que traz poderosas reflexões acerca da morte, da natureza humana e da arte de viver. Tido como um dos mais consagrados textos da filosofia estoica, foi estruturado em forma de cartas dirigidas a Paulino e reúne, de maneira breve e assertiva, as ideias e os questionamentos de um dos mais célebres intelectuais de sua época em uma busca incessante por viver a vida da melhor forma possível. Seus princípios de sabedoria, embora escritos há mais de dois mil anos, continuam proporcionando grandes lições na atualidade.

Of a Happy Life is an essay written by Seneca around the year 58 AD. It was intended for his older brother Gallio, to whom Seneca also dedicated his dialogue entitled De Ira (On Anger). It is divided into 28 chapters that present the moral thoughts of Seneca at their most mature. Seneca explains that the pursuit of happiness is the pursuit of reason - reason meant not only using logic, but also understanding the processes of nature.

The original Latin name of this important essay by Seneca, written around 60 CE, was De Beneficiis, which is why it is generally translated as ‘On Benefits'. However, it is more usefully titled ‘On Favours', because this is what it is essentially about: the giving and receiving of favours, with all the implications of such transactions.

It’s Your Turn to Go Through the DoorAlice didn’t fall down a rabbit hole, she walked through a mystical doorway in a vision to recover blessings her ancestors had not claimed. When Alice came back and shared her experience, Seneca wasted no time going through her own door. Del’s approach differed — she wound up floating along in her bloodstream! Using the map we give in our stories, others went through their own doors leading to better relationships with God and increases in finances, favor, and giftings. Although this book touches on generational curses and how to remove them, we ...