Seneca Lucius Annaeus Boeken

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. No man can live a happy life, or even a supportable life, without the study of wisdom Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BC-AD 65) is one of the most famous Roman philosophers. Instrumental in guiding the Roman Empire under emperor Nero, Seneca influenced him from a young age with his Stoic principles. Later in life, he wrote Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium, or Letters from a Stoic, detailing these principles in full. Seneca's letters read like a diary, or a handbook of philosophical meditations. Often beginning with observations on daily life, the letters focus on many traditional themes of Stoic philosophy, such as the contempt of death, the value of friendship and virtue as the supreme good. Using Gummere's translation from the early twentieth century, this selection of Seneca's letters shows his belief in the austere, ethical ideals of Stoicism - teachings we can still learn from today.

A selection of Seneca's most significant letters that illuminate his philosophical and personal life.

This new edition concentrates on the dramatic qualities of Phaedra and examines the Greek and Roman background to the play.

This is a uniquely surviving specimen of prose-and-verse satire from the Roman world. The English version facing the text makes the work available to the general reader who may not have any Latin. The text, which is based on a critical examination of all the manuscripts, will be indispensable to scholars.

Exploring the intricate dynamics of giving and receiving, Seneca's work delves into the moral complexities of relationships from a Stoic perspective. He emphasizes the importance of intention behind acts of generosity and the responsibilities that accompany receiving benefits. By examining gratitude and the ethical implications of generosity, Seneca encourages readers to reflect on their social interactions and moral conduct. This philosophical treatise remains relevant, offering timeless insights into kindness, reciprocity, and the nature of human relationships.

Exploring essential Stoic principles, this collection by Seneca delves into the foundations of a happy life, emphasizing virtues like generosity, self-control, and forgiveness. He argues that true happiness stems from inner peace and moral integrity, regardless of external circumstances. Seneca highlights the dangers of anger and provides strategies for emotional regulation, while advocating for kindness and the moral obligation to assist others. Ultimately, he posits that clemency and compassion foster better relationships and strengthen society.

De Brevitate Vitae (English: On the Shortness of Life) is a moral essay written by Seneca the Younger, a Roman Stoic philosopher, sometime around the year 49 AD, to his father-in-law Paulinus. The essay argues that time is best used by living in the present moment in pursuit of the intentional, purposeful life. 

Lucius Annaeus Seneca je predovšetkým známy ako predstaviteľ stoickej filozofie a radca kontroverzného cisára Nera. Jeho zachované literárne diela, tragédie s mytologickými námetmi, obsahujú morálne idey, opakovaným motívom sa stáva spor rozumu s vášňou. Autor v nich rozoberá problematiku osudu a ľudských emócií, poukazuje na deštruktívne dôsledky hnevu a zla. Zároveň nám ponúka aj zaujímavý pohľad na vtedajší svet v jeho kultúrnom a sociálnom kontexte. Dielo Thyestes je po prvýkrát preložené do slovenského jazyka.