Seneca
The Life of a Stoic
Published on 27. November 2002
204 pages
978-1-135-22104-1 (ISBN)
Description
The great stoic philosopher, playwright and Roman statesman of the first century, Lucius Annaeus Seneca, exercised enormous influence for nearly fifteen years as tutor and political advisor to the Emperor Nero until forced to commit suicide by his former pupil. In the hands of Annales School historian Paul Veyne, the dramatic story of his life - one of power, politics and intrigue - becomes a mirror of the time in which he lived.
Seneca's philosophical writings remain our core source for stoic thought, and their immense influence continues to be felt. Veyne's authoritative exposition of stoicism and the interconnections between Seneca's life and thought, make this book ideal reading for anyone interested in Roman history and philosophy. This compact and compelling book is a brilliant introduction to the life and philosophy of one of the ancient world's greatest thinkers by one of the great historians of our own time.
Seneca's philosophical writings remain our core source for stoic thought, and their immense influence continues to be felt. Veyne's authoritative exposition of stoicism and the interconnections between Seneca's life and thought, make this book ideal reading for anyone interested in Roman history and philosophy. This compact and compelling book is a brilliant introduction to the life and philosophy of one of the ancient world's greatest thinkers by one of the great historians of our own time.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
File size
5,39 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-135-22104-1 (9781135221041)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Persons
Paul Veyne, David Sullivan
Content
Chapter 1 Prologue: Seneca from Birth to Final Disillusion (1-65 C.E.); Chapter 2 Seneca as a Stoic; Chapter 3 Epilogue: Final Witness and Death of the Liberator (63-65 C.E.);
