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Dialogues and Essays (Paperback)
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Dialogues and Essays (Paperback)
Series: Oxford World's Classics
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Alain de Botton's bestselling The Consolations of Philosophy--later
made into a six-part TV series--has helped popularize ancient
philosophy and especially the work of Seneca. This superb volume
offers the finest translation of Seneca's dialogues and essays in
print, capturing the full range of his philosophical interests.
Here the Stoic philosopher outlines his thoughts on how to live in
a troubled world. Tutor to the young emperor Nero, Seneca wrote
exercises in practical philosophy that draw upon contemporary Roman
life and illuminate the intellectual concerns of the day. They also
have much to say to the modern reader, as Seneca ranges widely
across subjects such as the shortness of life, tranquility of mind,
anger, mercy, happiness, and grief at the loss of a loved one.
Seneca's accessible, aphoristic style makes his writing especially
attractive as an introduction to Stoic philosophy, and belies its
reputation for austerity and dogmatism. This edition combines a
clear and modern translation by John Davies with Tobias Reinhardt's
fascinating introduction to Seneca's career, literary style, and
influence, including a superb summary of Stoic philosophy and
Seneca's interpretation of it. The book's notes are the fullest of
any comparable edition.
About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has
made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the
globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to
scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of
other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading
authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date
bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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