Category: Seneca
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Seneca’s views on human nature
A linear view of human nature constitutes the weakest point of Seneca (4 BC-65 AD) as a philosopher. He regarded humans as rational, but with […]
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Risks in Seneca’s art of living
The writings of Seneca (4 BC-65 AD) are so persuasive that readers can be tempted to put them into practice before having a clear idea […]
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Inconsistencies in Seneca’s art of living
Despite the overall soundness of his ideas, Seneca (4 BC-65 AD) incurred important inconsistencies. His wisdom or “art of living” needs rectifications to avoid potentially […]
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Seneca and the art of living
In contrast to most Ancient Greek and Roman philosophers, Seneca (4 BC-65 AD) remained highly consistent between his writings and his own life. I am […]
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The impact of Seneca’s wisdom
When people read the writings of Seneca (4 BC-65 AD) and put them into practice, the consequences can be disappointing. If they were looking for […]
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Best of Seneca’s wisdom
Seneca (4 BC-65 AD) wrote extensively about Stoicism and developed its principles in minute detail. In his dialogues and in the Letters to Lucilius, he […]
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Critique of Seneca’s call for self-discipline
A friend of mine, who is practising martial arts, told me that his master is requiring students to iron their martial arts attire before going […]
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Seneca and self-discipline
Realistic individuals are naturally suspicious of propositions that look too good to be true. No wonder. Experience proves to all that there is no free […]
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Seneca’s two principles for a life of moderation
One of the advantages is reading Seneca (4 BC-65 AD) is that it help us think in terms of principles. Philosophy is meant to supply […]
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The practice of Seneca’s doctrine of moderation
Experience has taught me to be sceptical of philosophical or ideological proclamations, especially when they conflict with my own observations. Seneca (4 BC-65 BC) wrote […]
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