Seneca's Letters from a Stoic

As chief advisor to the emperor Nero, Lucius Annaeus Seneca was most influential in ancient Rome as a power behind the throne. His lasting fame derives from his writings on Stoic ideology, in which philosophy is a practical form of self-improvement rather than a matter of argument or wordplay. Seneca's letters to a young friend advise action rather than reflection, addressing the issues that confront every generation: how to achieve a good life; how to avoid corruption and self-indulgence; and how to live without fear of death.

Written in an intimate, conversational style, the letters reflect the traditional Stoic focus on living in accordance with nature and accepting the world on its own terms. The philosopher emphasizes the Roman values of courage, self-control, and rationality, yet he remains remarkably modern in his tolerant and cosmopolitan attitude. Rich in epigrammatic wit, Seneca's interpretation of Stoicism constitutes a timeless and inspiring declaration of the dignity of the individual mind.


  1. Die moralischen Briefe an Lucilius - Teil 1

    Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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  2. Lebensbewältigung und Moral: Die Stoa Hörbuch Box : Die großen Ratgeber der Lebensweisheit: Seneca, Epiktet und Marc Aurel

    Marc Aurel, Epiktet, Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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  3. Klassiker des philosophischen Denkens: Die große Hörbuch Box : Ein Grundlagenwerk der Philosophie

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  4. Glück und Sinn deines Lebens: Die große Seneca Hörbuch Box : Vom glücklichen Leben, Von der Kürze des Lebens, Von der Gemütsruhe, Vom Zorn

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  5. Lucius Annaeus Seneca: Von der Gemütsruhe – De tranquillitate animi : Ein philosophisches Meisterwerk der Weltliteratur aus den "Dialogen"

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  6. Die Gemütsruhe

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  7. Die Kürze des Lebens

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  8. Letters from a Stoic : Timeless Wisdom from Seneca

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  9. Moral letters to Lucilius  : Complete Stoic Wisdom of Seneca

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  10. Letters from a Stoic : Seneca's Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life, Resilience, and Inner Peace

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  11. Moral letters to Lucilius : Philosophical Letters from Ancient Rome That Speak to the Soul of Today

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  12. Letters from a Stoic : Timeless Wisdom on Life, Discipline, and Inner Peace from Ancient Rome

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