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Dialogues and Essays by Seneca, John Davie and Tobias Reinhardt Reinhardt (2009, Uk-Trade Paper)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100199552401
ISBN-139780199552405
eBay Product ID (ePID)71682235
Product Key Features
Book TitleDialogues and Essays
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
TopicEthics & Moral Philosophy, History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical
GenrePhilosophy
AuthorSeneca, John Davie, Tobias Reinhardt Reinhardt
Book SeriesOxford World's Classics Ser.
FormatUk-Trade Paper
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Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight8 Oz
Item Length7.7 in
Item Width5.1 in
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Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal878/.0109
Table Of ContentOn Providence On Anger, Book 3 Consolation to Marcia On the Happy Life On the Tranquillity of the Mind On the Shortness of Life Consolation to Helvia On Mercy Natural Questions, Book 6: On Earthquakes
SynopsisStoic philosopher and tutor to the young emperor Nero, Seneca wrote moral essays - exercises in practical philosophy - on how to live in a troubled world. Strikingly applicable today, his thoughts on happiness and other subjects are here combined in a clear, modern translation with an introduction on Seneca's life and philosophy., Alain de Botton's bestselling The Consolations of Philosophy --later made into a six-part TV series--has helped popularize ancient philosophy and especially the work of Seneca. This superb volume offers the finest translation of Seneca's dialogues and essays in print, capturing the full range of his philosophical interests. Here the Stoic philosopher outlines his thoughts on how to live in a troubled world. Tutor to the young emperor Nero, Seneca wrote exercises in practical philosophy that draw upon contemporary Roman life and illuminate the intellectual concerns of the day. They also have much to say to the modern reader, as Seneca ranges widely across subjects such as the shortness of life, tranquility of mind, anger, mercy, happiness, and grief at the loss of a loved one. Seneca's accessible, aphoristic style makes his writing especially attractive as an introduction to Stoic philosophy, and belies its reputation for austerity and dogmatism. This edition combines a clear and modern translation by John Davies with Tobias Reinhardt's fascinating introduction to Seneca's career, literary style, and influence, including a superb summary of Stoic philosophy and Seneca's interpretation of it. The book's notes are the fullest of any comparable edition. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more., 'No man is crushed by misfortune unless he has first been deceived by prosperity.' In these dialogues and essays the Stoic philosopher Seneca outlines his thoughts on how to live in a troubled world. Tutor to the young emperor Nero, Seneca wrote exercises in practical philosophy that draw upon contemporary Roman life and illuminate the intellectual concerns of the day. They also have much to say to the modern reader, as Seneca ranges widely across subjects such as the shortness of life, tranquillity of mind, anger, mercy, happiness, and grief at the loss of a loved one. Seneca's accessible, aphoristic style makes his writing especially attractive as an introduction to Stoic philosophy, and belies its reputation for austerity and dogmatism. This edition combines a clear and modern translation with an introduction to Seneca's life and philosophical interests, and helpful notes.
LC Classification NumberPA6661.A7
