Tag: moderation
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The main benefit from reading Seneca today
Few people read books written a hundred years ago. Even fewer show interest for books written two thousand years ago. I am one of those […]
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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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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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