Letters from a Stoic by James Harris

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Letters from a Stoic by James Harris

Discover the enduring wisdom of Seneca in Letters from a Stoic: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader by James Harris.

Written by the Roman philosopher and statesman Seneca, Letters from a Stoic offers practical reflections on how to live a wiser, calmer and more purposeful life. His letters explore friendship, adversity, wealth, time, death, self-discipline and the pursuit of a meaningful life, and remain remarkably relevant today.

In this contemporary adaptation, James Harris presents the ideas of Seneca in clear, accessible English, allowing the wisdom of the original work to be understood without the difficulty of older translations.

Inside, you will discover:

- Reflections on living well, thinking clearly and making better use of your time.
- Practical ideas for developing self-discipline, resilience and inner strength.
- Guidance on friendship, relationships, wealth and the pursuit of happiness.
- Timeless observations on dealing with adversity, loss, uncertainty and mortality.
- Lessons on simplifying life and focusing on what truly matters.
- A carefully selected collection of Seneca's letters, adapted for the contemporary reader.

Part of The Stoic Classics Collection.

Discover the wisdom of the Stoics and explore the collection.

ENJOY.

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ISBN 13 9781521271896
ISBN 10 1521271895
Title Letters from a Stoic
Author James Harris
Series Greek And Roman Stoic Philosophy Ser
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher CreateSpace
Year published 2017-05-11
Number of pages 699
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.