02349cam a22003613u 4500 58481 UtSlPG 20260610134340.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 B Farrar, F. W. (Frederic William), 1831-1903 Seekers after God. Finnish Jumalan etsijöitä Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-12-16 Esipuhe -- Seneca -- Epiktetos -- Marcus Aurelius -- Loppusana. Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Jumalan etsijöitä" by F. W. Farrar is a philosophical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives and ideas of three prominent pagan philosophers—Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius—who sought truths that could make their lives more righteous in a morally corrupt society. By labeling them as "God seekers," it suggests a pursuit of ethical living that transcends the boundaries of traditional religious thought. The opening of the work sets the stage for a thoughtful exploration of these philosophers' contributions and their struggles to find meaning and virtue in an imperfect world. Farrar emphasizes the richness of their insights, highlighting that despite their pagan backgrounds, their moral teachings resonate with and can challenge contemporary understandings of virtue. He notes that the book will delve into each philosopher's life, starting with Seneca, while also painting a broader picture of the historical and societal context in which these thinkers operated, hinting at the intersections between philosophy and early Christian thought that are to unfold in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, 121-180 Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, approximately 4 B.C.-65 A.D. -- Religion Epictetus Impiwaara, Heikki, 1876-1964 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58481 99308 99308