On the Shortness of Life: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader (Greek & Roman Stoic Philosophy)
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| Management number | 231827567 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | US$6.11 | Model Number | 231827567 | ||
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De Brevitate Vitae (frequently referred to as On the Shortness of Life in English) is a moral essay written by Seneca the Younger, a Roman Stoic philosopher, to his father-in-law Paulinus. The philosopher brings up many Stoic principles on the nature of time, namely that men waste much of it in meaningless pursuits. According to the essay, nature gives man enough time to do what is really important and the individual must allot it properly. In general, time can be best used in the study of philosophy, according to Seneca.This essay has been carefully adapted into a contemporary form to allow for easy reading. Read more
| ISBN10 | 153995191X |
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| ISBN13 | 978-1539951919 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Dimensions | 5.06 x 0.14 x 7.81 inches |
| Book 3 of 6 | Greek & Roman Stoic Philosophy |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Print length | 44 pages |
| Publication date | November 7, 2016 |
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