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Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Books by Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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Trostschrift an Marcia

Philosophy Non-Fiction Speech Essays
Death Virtue Wisdom Translation Ethics Resilience Ancient Rome Philosophy Grief Stoicism Moral philosophy Consolation Seneca Forbiger

Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 v. Chr.–65 n. Chr.) gibt stoische Grundsätze zum Tod und zur Trauer. Übersetzung durch Albert Forbiger (1798-1878) von 1867. (Zusammenfassung von redaer)

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Vom glückseligen Leben

Philosophy Non-Fiction Self-Help
Virtue Happiness Wisdom Ethics Ancient Rome Philosophy Stoicism

Vom glückseligen Leben is a stoic guide to living a happy and fulfilling life. It was written by the Roman philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca in the 1st century AD. The book is divided into three parts: the first part discusses the nature of happiness...

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Von der Kürze des Lebens

Philosophy Non-Fiction Essays Self-Help
Time Mortality Philosophy Purpose Stoicism Seneca Ancient Wisdom Productivity Time Management Meaningful Living Fulfillment

"On the Shortness of Life" by Seneca is a philosophical treatise that explores the nature of time and how we can make the most of our limited time on earth. Seneca argues that we often waste our time on trivial pursuits and that we need to focus on w...

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Trostschrift an seine Mutter Helvia

History Philosophy Non-Fiction Essays Biography
Fate Virtue Exile Hope Ethics Resilience Ancient Rome Philosophy Stoicism Letter Roman Empire Consolation

In dieser Schrift tröstet Lucius Annaeus Seneca, der Jüngere, seine Mutter Helvia über seine Verbannung nach Korsika. Seneca, ein römischer Philosoph und Staatsmann, der in Ungnade gefallen war, erkundet in diesem Brief die Prinzipien des Stoizismus...

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Über den Zorn

Philosophy Non-Fiction Essays Psychology Self-Help
Morality Virtue Control Happiness Reason Wisdom Ethics Philosophy Anger Stoicism Self-Discipline Emotions

In "Über den Zorn", Seneca, ein römischer Philosoph und Anhänger des Stoizismus, erörtert die Natur und die Bewältigung von Zorn. Er argumentiert, dass Zorn ein Zeichen von Schwäche ist und dass wahre Stärke in der Fähigkeit liegt, die eigenen Emoti...

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Briefe Teil 1 (Epistulae morales ad Lucilium)

Philosophy Non-Fiction Essays Self-Help
Virtue Epistolary Moral Happiness Life Wisdom Letters Ethics Ancient Rome Philosophy Stoicism Roman Empire

Senecas *Briefe an Lucilius* sind eine Sammlung von 124 Briefen, die sich mit philosophischen Themen befassen, insbesondere mit dem Stoizismus. Seneca richtet diese Briefe an seinen Freund Lucilius und vermittelt ihm seine Ansichten zu Themen wie Glü...

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Briefe Teil 2 (Epistulae morales ad Lucilium)

Philosophy Non-Fiction Essays Self-Help
Death Fate Virtue Happiness Reason Life Wisdom Ethics Ancient Rome Philosophy Stoicism Roman Society

Senecas "Briefe an Lucilius" sind eine Sammlung von 124 Briefen, in denen der römische Stoiker Seneca dem jungen Lucilius seine Philosophie erläutert. Dabei behandelt er Themen wie Glück, Tugend, Vernunft, Umgang mit Leid und Tod, sowie die Bedeutung...

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Von der Gnade - An den Kaiser Nero (De Clementia)

History Philosophy Political Science Non-Fiction Essays
Morality Power Politics Virtue Justice Ethics Philosophy Stoicism Roman Empire Mercy Emperors Clemency

In "De Clementia" (On Clemency), Seneca, a Roman Stoic philosopher and advisor to Emperor Nero, explores the concept of clemency as a virtue of good governance. He argues that true power lies not in cruelty or dominance, but in the ability to forgiv...

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Von der Unerschütterlichkeit des Weisen (De Constantia Sapientis)

Philosophy Non-Fiction Essays
Virtue Happiness Wisdom Ethics Resilience Adversity Philosophy Stoicism Tranquility Inner Peace Mindset Self-Control

In "Von der Unerschütterlichkeit des Weisen (De Constantia Sapientis)", Seneca explores the concept of stoic wisdom and its role in achieving true tranquility amidst life's inevitable challenges. He argues that the wise person is not immune to hardsh...

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Von der göttlichen Vorsehung (De Providentia)

Philosophy Non-Fiction Essays Religion
Morality Religion Fate Evil Destiny Ethics Theodicy Philosophy Providence Stoicism Good Lucius Annaeus Seneca

In "On Divine Providence", the Roman philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca addresses the question of why bad things happen to good people. Seneca argues that the universe is governed by a divine providence that ultimately works for the good of all, even...

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Von der Muße des Weisen (De Otio)

Philosophy Non-Fiction Essays
Freizeit Weisheit Muße Dialog Otium

In diesem philosophischen Dialog erörtert Seneca seine Ansichten zum Thema Muße (Otium). Der Begriff ist umstritten, da er je nach Kontext unterschiedlich übersetzt werden kann (z. B. als Freizeit, Ruhe oder Muße). Der antike Text ist nur teilweise i...

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Of the Shortness of Life

Philosophy Non-Fiction Essays Self-Help
Death Time Virtue Happiness Life Wisdom Ethics Meaning Philosophy Purpose Stoicism Waste

In 'On the Shortness of Life,' Seneca, a prominent Stoic philosopher, addresses his friend Paulinus, urging him to make the most of limited time. Seneca argues that while life itself is not short, humans waste much of it on trivial pursuits, neglecti...

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Of Peace of Mind

Philosophy Non-Fiction Self-Help
Morality Virtue Happiness Wisdom Stoicism Tranquility Self-Control Mental peace Emotional resilience Social upheaval Mental discipline Flourishing

Of Peace of Mind is a philosophical treatise by the Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca the Younger. The book is addressed to his friend Serenus and provides guidance on how to achieve inner peace and tranquility amidst the challenges and uncertainties of...

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Epistulae Morales Selectae

Philosophy Non-Fiction Essays Reference work
Fate Virtue Moral Happiness Reason Wisdom Letters Ethics Ancient Rome Philosophy Stoicism Roman Empire

Seneca's "Epistulae Morales Selectae" is a collection of letters written to Lucilius, a young man seeking guidance on living a virtuous life. Seneca, a prominent Stoic philosopher, offers advice on a wide range of topics, including managing emotions,...

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Moral Letters, Vol. I

Philosophy Non-Fiction Essays Biography
Death Fate Virtue Moral Happiness Life Wisdom Letters Ethics Philosophy Stoicism Roman Empire Ancient Philosophy Roman Culture Epistles

Seneca's *Moral Letters* are a collection of personal letters addressed to Lucilius, a young Roman friend. In these letters, Seneca explores various aspects of Stoic philosophy, offering guidance on living a virtuous and fulfilling life. He delves in...

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Moral Letters, Vol. II

Philosophy Non-Fiction Essays
Death Fate Virtue Friendship Moral Happiness Life Wisdom Letters Ethics Ancient Rome Philosophy Stoicism Roman Empire Epistles

Lucius Annaeus Seneca, a prominent figure in the early Roman Empire, penned these letters towards the end of his life, addressed to his friend Lucilius, a procurator in Sicily. While structured as letters, these writings delve into philosophical them...

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Moral letters to Lucilius (Epistulae morales ad Lucilium)

Philosophy Non-Fiction Essays
Death Fate Virtue Friendship Happiness Reason Wisdom Ethics Philosophy Stoicism Self-Control Living Well

Seneca's *Moral Letters to Lucilius* is a collection of letters written to his friend Lucilius Junior, exploring key themes of Stoic philosophy. Seneca offers insights on living a virtuous and fulfilling life, navigating challenges, and finding inne...

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On Benefits (De Beneficiis)

Philosophy Essays
Virtue Generosity Leadership Gratitude Gifts Philanthropy Stoic ethics Social obligation Favors

In his essay “On Benefits”, Seneca ponders the nature of favors -- both giving and receiving -- and how they can shape our relationships with others. Seneca believed that giving and receiving favors was an integral part of living a virtuous life. He...

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Medea

Drama Tragedy
Family Murder Power Tragedy Mythology Revenge Gods Betrayal Women Ancient Greece Medea

Medea is a powerful and tragic play that explores the themes of betrayal, revenge, and the destructive power of love. The play tells the story of Medea, a sorceress who is betrayed by her husband, Jason. In her grief and anger, Medea seeks revenge by...

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Agamemnon

Mythology Drama Tragedy
Tragedy Fate Revenge Destiny Trojan War Greek Mythology Agamemnon Blood Feud Iphigenia Clytemnestra Aegisthus Atreus Thyestes Cassandra

Agamemnon is a verse tragedy by Seneca the Younger that reimagines the Greek myth of the House of Atreus. The play focuses on the aftermath of the Trojan War and the return of King Agamemnon to Argos. He is met with a complex web of betrayal, deceit...

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Thyestes

Poetry Mythology Drama Tragedy
Tragedy Revenge Betrayal Ancient Rome Greek Mythology Seneca Latin literature Family feud Oresteia Atreus Thyestes Tantalus

Thyestes, a Latin verse tragedy by Seneca the Younger, is a dramatic adaptation of the Greek myth of Thyestes and Atreus. The play delves into the depths of familial betrayal, revenge, and the consequences of hubris. It chronicles the tragic downfal...

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Oedipus

Mythology Drama Tragedy
Tragedy Fate Ancient Greece Prophecy Plague Incest Parricide Sphinx Thebes Oracle

Oedipus is a Latin verse tragedy based on the Greek legend of Oedipus and his marriage to his mother Jocasta. An oracle prophesied that Oedipus would kill his father and marry his mother, so he fled from his home in Corinth. He eventually arrived in...