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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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Personal growth and Montaigne’s concept of virtue
I am always amazed to see people devote vast energies to growing “more effective” without having a clear idea of their goals. How is one […]
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