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Books by Seneca mentioned on podcasts
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Letters from a Stoic
Letters from a Stoic by Seneca is a classic collection of philosophical epistles offering timeless guidance on self-control, emotional regulation, and practical wisdom.
Discussed“which then led to Epictetus' Discourses and the letters from the Stoic of Seneca. And from there on, I just took a deep dive into it.”
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On the Shortness of Life
On the Shortness of Life by Seneca is a foundational Stoic philosophical essay that examines the perception of time, mortality, and the importance of mindful attention to make every minute count.
Recommended“But until then, read on the shortness of life by Senica and it's like make every minute count cuz uh I think you can do a lot to extend your health span like how long you can function at a high level and I think certainly you have a copy of Outlive by Peter on your shelf. I would recommend”
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On Anger
On Anger by Seneca is a foundational Stoic treatise that examines the psychological destruction caused by unbridled rage and offers philosophical therapy for maintaining emotional equilibrium.
Discussed“Seneca on anger, Book 3, Chapter 4, Verse 4”
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How to Die
How to Die by Seneca is a translated collection of philosophical essays by the ancient Stoic thinker, curated and translated by James Romm to focus on mortality and the art of living fully.
Recommended“James ROM has this translation of senica which I love called how to die”
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How to Keep Your Cool
How to Keep Your Cool by Seneca is a philosophical guide translated by James Romm that offers practical ancient wisdom for maintaining emotional equilibrium.
Recommended“this is another little translation of senica that I like this is called how to keep your cool by James ROM”
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Thyestes
Discussed“This is from Seneca's play, Thiestes. He says, silence is a lesson learned from the many sufferings of life.”
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