{"product_id":"the-stoic-philosophy-of-seneca-essays-and-letters-paperback","title":"The Stoic Philosophy of Seneca: Essays and Letters - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLucius Annaeus Seneca\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMoses Hadas\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Stoic Philosophy of Seneca\u003c\/em\u003e, representative selections from Seneca's writings offer the reader an excellent introduction to the range of his work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The selections are drawn from the essays, or dialogues, and the Consolations; from the treatises, of which On Clemency, addressed to the young Nero, is included here; and from the \u003cem\u003eLetters to Lucilius\u003c\/em\u003e, which have to do not only with philosophical subjects but also with Seneca's personal experiences, such as journeys and visits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Moses Hadas has selected letters and essays which reveal Seneca's major philosophical themes--the relationship of the individual to society and to the gods; the meaning of pain and misfortune; man's attitudes to change, time, and death; and the nature of the highest good and of the happy life. In his Introduction, Professor Hadas discusses Seneca's life and work, tracing the history of his reputation; comments on Seneca's style; and outlines the origins and tenets of Stoicism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepresentative selections from Seneca's writings offer the reader an excellent introduction to the range of his work. Translated and with and introduction by Moses Hadas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.6 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 17, 1968\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47378442649778,"sku":"9780393004595","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/496818897418b4af3a280ae36893e6cc.webp?v=1777743788","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-stoic-philosophy-of-seneca-essays-and-letters-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}