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Mistakes in Seneca’s doctrine of moderation
Despite its benefits, there is a crucial flaw in the doctrine of moderation proposed by Seneca (4 BC-65 AD). The problem is not new in […]
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Seneca on leading a life of moderation
It is easy to preach moderation when one does not have the resources or capability to engage in excesses. If I can afford to eat […]
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Seneca’s examples of a virtuous life
There is often a considerable distance between the sayings and the actions from philosophers. Especially when they use a grandiloquent tone, I prefer to look […]
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Practical advice from Seneca on leading a life of virtue
Although Seneca (4 BC-65 AD) employed the term “virtue” inconsistently, his poor logic did not prevent him from making profound observations about human nature, virtue, […]
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Seneca on leading a life of virtue
The term “virtue” has become so overused that it is healthy to look at it with suspicion. Unfortunately, it often happens that people will invoke […]
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Seneca’s best advice for dealing with pain and suffering
Seneca (4 BC-65 AD) wrote hundreds of pages about reducing stress during difficult times. Modern readers can benefit from Seneca’s wise recommendations for dealing with […]
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Seneca on dealing with pain and suffering
Seneca (4 BC-65 AD) made some worthy recommendations about how deal with pain and suffering. Unfortunately, he also dispensed plenty of irrational, harmful advice. It’s […]
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Seneca’s recipe for achieving a balanced life
Cooking recipes are hard to carry out perfectly the first time if the process is too complex. Even if the recipe is described in great […]
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Seneca on achieving a balanced life
When people advise me to embrace a balanced lifestyle, I’m always interested in hearing the details. What do they mean by “balanced”? Do they mean […]
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Perspectives on Seneca’s advice to live simply
I find it surprising that so many people equate living simply with living in poverty. They regard deprivation and discomfort as the prerequisites of simplicity. […]
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