Episode · The Daily Stoic · 2022-05-22
Books mentioned on How To Read Seneca (The World’s Most Interesting Stoic)
Seneca is one of the most fascinating Stoic figures. A famed writer, dramatist, politician and advisor, Seneca is one of the three key figures in the development of Stoicism.
Ryan Holiday recommended Letters from a Stoic, Dying Every Day by James Romm, How to Keep Your Cool, and How to Die.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Letters from a Stoic
Letters from a Stoic by Seneca is a classic collection of moral epistles written by the Roman philosopher to his friend Lucilius, offering enduring practical guidance on mastering emotions, accepting mortality, and navigating daily challenges.
Recommended“my favorite translation of Sonica letters is this one senica's letters from aoic by penguin classics”
Where to get it
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Dying Every Day
Dying Every Day by James Romm is a compelling historical account exploring the life of Seneca the Younger and his complex relationship with Emperor Nero.
Recommended“James ROM who wrote my favorite biography of senica this is called dying every day has this beautiful quote about how we are dying every day”
Where to get it
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How to Keep Your Cool
How to Keep Your Cool by Seneca is a philosophical text offering ancient Stoic guidance on emotional regulation and navigating life's frustrations.
Recommended“this is another little translation of senica that I like this is called how to keep your cool by James ROM”
Where to get it
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How to Die
How to Die by Seneca is a philosophical exploration of mortality and how ancient Stoic principles can guide individuals in facing the end of life.
Recommended“James ROM has this translation of senica which I love called how to die”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“and of course I have a chapter on senica in my book lives of the stoic here's the chapter on him”