Tag: wisdom
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Seneca’s advice on the pursuit of wisdom
Unlike most thinkers, Seneca (4 BC-65 AD) spent as much time selling philosophy as doing philosophy. The reason is not hard to fathom. In his […]
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Seneca on the fear of death
Historians have greatly exaggerated the importance of the Stoic insights on the fear of death. Seneca wrote about death in his essays and in the […]
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Philosophical lessons from Seneca’s tragedies
Every artwork entails magnification. It blows some aspects of reality out of proportion to underline their significance from the creator’s viewpoint. Other aspects are minimized, […]
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Seneca on dealing with betrayal
Forgiveness has become the universal recipe for betrayal, at least theoretically. Moral leaders tell their flock to forget what they have suffered, purify their hearts, […]
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Was Seneca wrong about revenge?
Let us beware of people who preach passivity because they might be trying to slow us down. If they have already taken advantage of the […]
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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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Why Michel de Montaigne remains relevant today
Until recently, society used to hold old individuals in high regard. It was recognized that wisdom comes from experience, and that learning from other people’s […]
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Michel de Montaigne’s relevance today
Before devoting time to reading a classical work, it is fair to ask about its relevance today. Why should I devote my energy to reading […]
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Michel de Montaigne: how reading enhances self-reliance
Details and explanations are worthless to people who lack understanding. Philosophy is inaccessible to individuals devoid of curiosity. Personal growth cannot be cultivated in apathetic, […]
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