Paperback, 112 pages
Published Sept. 2, 2004 by Penguin Books Ltd.
Timeless advice on the art of living well, from the celebrated Penguin Great Ideas series The writings of the ancient Roman philosopher Seneca offer powerful insights into stoicism, morality and the importance of reason, and continue to provide profound guidance to many through their eloquence, lucidity and wisdom. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. The Penguin Great Ideas series brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are.
A couple essays with what may have been interesting thinking 2000 years ago, but now just seems like a list of things we know are good but habitually ignore.
Some of the most profound, and accessible, texts ever produced.
On the Shortness of Life: 5/5
Consolation to Helvia: 4/5
On Tranquillity of Mind: 5/5
