| Description |
1 online resource (xxxiii, 263 pages). |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
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Oxford world's classics
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Oxford world's classics (Oxford University Press)
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages xxix-xxxi). |
| Contents |
On providence -- On anger, book 3 -- Consolation to Marcia -- On the happy life -- On the tranquillity of the mind -- On the shortness of life -- Consolation to Helvia -- On mercy -- Natural questions, Book 6: On earthquakes. |
| Summary |
"In these dialogues and essays the Stoic philosopher Seneca 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, tranquillity 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 with an introduction to Seneca's life and philosophical interests, and helpful notes."--Book cover. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, approximately 4 B.C.-65 A.D. -- Translations into English.
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Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, approximately 4 B.C.-65 A.D. |
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Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, approximately 4 B.C.-65 A.D -- Translations into English. |
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Conduct of life -- Early works to 1800.
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Conduct of life. |
| Chronological Term |
Early works to 1800 |
| Subject |
Ethics -- Early works to 1800.
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Ethics. |
| Genre/Form |
Early works.
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Translations.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Davie, John, 1950- translator.
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Reinhardt, Tobias, writer of supplemental material.
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| Added Title |
Works. Selections. English. 2007 https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2007032951
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, approximately 4 B.C.-65 A.D. Selections. English. 2007. Dialogues and essays. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2007 (DLC) 2007016351 |
| ISBN |
9780191517624 (electronic book) |
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0191517623 (electronic book) |
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9780192807144 (paper) |
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0192807145 (paper) |
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