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Synopsis
Are you busy all day—but still feel like time is slipping away?
Nearly two thousand years ago, Seneca confronted the same problem. In On the Shortness of Life, the Roman Stoic philosopher argues that life is not truly short—we simply waste much of it through distraction, ambition, and misplaced priorities.
Far from being an abstract philosophical treatise, this enduring classic offers practical reflections on how we spend our days, what deserves our attention, and why so many people reach the end of life wishing they had lived differently.
This edition presents John W. Basore's respected 1932 translation, bringing one of Stoicism's most influential works to modern readers in a clear and accessible form.
Through concise and powerful observations, Seneca explores the value of time, the pursuit of wisdom, the dangers of busyness, and the importance of living deliberately. His insights remain remarkably relevant in a world filled with constant demands, distractions, and competing priorities.
Inside, you'll discover:
• Why people often feel they never have enough time
• The Stoic perspective on focus, purpose, and fulfillment
• How distraction and ambition can consume a lifetime
• Practical wisdom for living more intentionally
• Timeless reflections on mortality, priorities, and meaningful living
Whether you are exploring Stoic philosophy for the first time or returning to one of its foundational texts, On the Shortness of Life offers enduring guidance on one of life's most important questions: how to use the time we are given wisely.
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À propos de l'auteur
Seneca (4BC-65AD) was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, dramatist, and—in one work—humorist of the Silver Age of Latin literature.
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