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Seneca, Lucius; Harris, James

 
9781539951919: On the Shortness of Life: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader
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ISBN 10 : 153995191X ISBN 13 : 9781539951919
Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

Discover the enduring wisdom of Seneca in On the Shortness of Life: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader by James Harris.

Written by the Roman philosopher Seneca, On the Shortness of Life is one of the most influential works of Stoic philosophy. His reflections on time, purpose, priorities and the way we choose to live remain remarkably relevant today.

In this contemporary adaptation, James Harris presents the ideas of Seneca in clear, accessible English, allowing the wisdom of the original work to be understood without the difficulty of older translations.

Inside, you will discover:

• Reflections on the true value of time and how easily it can be wasted.
• Practical ideas for making better use of the time we have.
• Guidance on avoiding distraction, busyness and the pursuit of things that do not matter.
• Timeless observations on purpose, priorities and living a meaningful life.
• Reflections on preparing for mortality and learning to live more deliberately.
• The complete On the Shortness of Life, adapted for the contemporary reader.

Part of The Stoic Classics Collection.

Discover the wisdom of the Stoics and explore the collection.

ENJOY.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

De Brevitate Vitae (frequently referred to as On the Shortness of Life in English) is a moral essay written by Seneca the Younger, a Roman Stoic philosopher, to his father-in-law Paulinus. The philosopher brings up many Stoic principles on the nature of time, namely that men waste much of it in meaningless pursuits. According to the essay, nature gives man enough time to do what is really important and the individual must allot it properly. In general, time can be best used in the study of philosophy, according to Seneca. This essay has been carefully adapted into a contemporary form to allow for easy reading.

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Éditeur
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Date d'édition
2016
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
153995191X
ISBN 13 
9781539951919
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
66
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