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A Secular Bible for the 21st Century,
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This review is from: Seneca, Volume IV, Epistles 1-65 (Loeb Classical Library No. 75) (Hardcover)
Seneca's one hundred and twenty four letters to Lucilius constitute a secular bible, an ethical catechism written in a gnomic and epigrammatic style that sparkles as it enlightens. So impressed were the early church fathers with Seneca's moral insights that they advanced (fabricated?) the speculation that he must have come within the influence of Christian teachings. T.S. Eliot sneers at Seneca's boyish, commonplace wisdom and points out that the resemblances between Seneca's 'stoic philosophy' and Christianity are superficial. For those seeking a practical, modern manual on how to do good and how to do well, written in the 'silver point' style that values brevity, concision and memorable expression, Seneca's letters are indeed the Good Book.
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This review is from: Seneca, Volume IV, Epistles 1-65 (Loeb Classical Library No. 75) (Hardcover)
In this series of letters to a friend, Seneca discusses his philosophy of life, which seems quite realistic and uplifting to me (your mileage may vary). He often quotes Epicurus, sometimes to agree with him, sometimes to disparage him. In addition to the philosophy there are also many glimpses of everyday life and occasional bits of wry humor. The English translation flows well and reveals the depth and wit of the original text.
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Seneca, Volume IV, Epistles 1-65 (Loeb Classical Library No. 75) by Seneca (Hardcover - January 1, 1917)
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