Breakfast with Seneca

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The first clear and faithful guide to the timeless, practical teachings of the Stoic philosopher Seneca. The most companionable of the new Stoic books. [A] comprehensive guide to [Seneca’s] ideas… Fideler keeps things accessible and offers plenty of real-world examples for applying philosophy to one’s life, making for a great crash course. Philosophy newbies will find this a fine introduction. This is a rare gem of a book: simultaneously comforting and challenging, edifying and entertaining. This book is the perfect antidote to the commercialism and superficial values of modern times. Although Seneca was living two thousand years ago, he speaks directly to us today. When I find myself in a tight spot, I take a philosophical shortcut and simply ask, ‘What would Seneca do?’ David Fideler’s wonderful will come in handy in such situations. An accessible introduction to Stoic practice and to the Stoic philosophy in general. A feast for the soul and spirit. Those who absorb the lessons in will embark on a life more worth living. A fine guide to Seneca, Stoicism, and what it means to live a Stoic life. Highly readable. A great introduction to both Seneca and Stoicism. It will even help those already familiar with Seneca’s writings to gain more benefit from them. US

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