On the Firmness of the Wise Man is a moral essay written by Seneca in the form of a dialogue. It is practical advice on how to face insults. The work celebrates the serenity of the ideal stoic sage ……続きを見る
The essay On Anger is addressed to Seneca's older brother, Gallio. The first part (I-II, xvii) deals with theoretical issues, while the second part (II,xviii - final) offers therapeutic advice. It b……続きを見る
"On Consolation, To Helvia and To Marcia" presents two profound works by Seneca, translated by Aubrey Stewart, exploring themes of grief, loss, and the path to emotional resilience. Seneca's letter ……続きを見る
"Death is a release from and an end of all pains: beyond it our sufferings cannot extend: it restores us to the peaceful rest in which we lay before we were born."
Dealing mainly with the themes of ……続きを見る
Consolação a Políbio, “Ad Polybium, De Consolatione”, é a terceira carta de consolação de Sêneca, escrita no ano 44 quando o filósofo se encontrava no exílio na ilha de Córsega para o qual fora envi……続きを見る
Consolação a Márcia, “Ad Marciam, De Consolatione”, é a primeira carta de consolação de Sêneca, escrita aproximadamente no ano 40, sendo a obra conhecida mais antiga do filósofo. A carta é endereçad……続きを見る
"Life is long if you know how to use it" - Seneca
Written as a moral essay for his friend Paulinus, Seneca's sharp words still carry a powerful message two thousand years later. With his bold reject……続きを見る
"Of Clemency", also translated as "On Mercy", is an essay of originally three volumes of which only the first and part of the second survived. It was written in 55-56 AD, dedicated to Emperor Nero i……続きを見る
On Benefits is one of the works of the final period of Seneca's life, concerns the concession and reception of gifts and favors within society, and examines the complex nature and role of gratitude ……続きを見る
Of Leisure is about the rational use of free time, by which one can still actively help humanity by engaging in broader questions about nature and the universe. Seneca interprets the term "Otio" as ……続きを見る
Of Providence is an essay in the form of a dialogue, written by Seneca in the last years of his life. It deals with the problem of the coexistence of divine providence and the evil in the world. The……続きを見る
Consolations from a Stoic
The art of consoling the afflicted has a long history. Texts by stoics, peripatetics, epicurists and platonics have become a fundamental reference in the practice of the me……続きを見る
Timeless wisdom on death and dying from the celebrated Stoic philosopher Seneca
"It takes an entire lifetime to learn how to die," wrote the Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca (c. 4 BC–65 AD). He counse……続きを見る
No ano 41, Sêneca fora condenado ao exílio pelo imperador Cláudio, na ilha mediterrânea da Córsega por um alegado caso com a irmã do imperador Calígula. A acusação provavelmente foi inventada por um……続きを見る
“A vida, se você souber usá-la, é longa” - Sêneca
Escrito como um ensaio moral para seu amigo Paulino, as palavras mordazes de Sêneca ainda trazem uma poderosa mensagem dois mil anos depois. Com sua……続きを見る
Consolações de um Estoico é composto pelas três cartas de consolação escritas por Sêneca, bem como por uma seleção de três cartas morais direcionadas a Lucílio, pertinentes ao tema. Uma verdadeira m……続きを見る
The essay "Of Peace of Mind" was written as a means of guidance for all those who wish to dedicate themselves to moral improvement. Seneca presents the stoic doctrine's response to help us overcome ……続きを見る
The essay "On the Happy Life" was written around the year 58 AD destined to his older brother, Gallio, to whom Seneca also dedicated his dialogue De Ira ("On Anger"). Seneca explains that the search……続きを見る
