On the shortness of life

Paperback • 2020 • English • 1. edition

On the shortness of life

By Lucius Annaeus Seneca

3 Ratings • 5.0 of 5

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About the book

Timeless advice on the art of living well, from the celebrated Penguin Great Ideas series The writings of the ancient Roman philosopher Seneca offer powerful insights into stoicism, morality and the importance of reason, and continue to provide profound guidance to many through their eloquence, lucidity and wisdom. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They ha...Show more

Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy

Coping with / advice about death and bereavement

Mind, body, spirit: thought and practice

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9780141018812

Publisher

Penguin Books

Published year

2020

Language

English

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1

Original title

On the shortness of life

Format

Paperback

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