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100 1 _aSeneca, Lucius Annaeus,
_d5? BCE-65
245 1 0 _aMinor Dialogues, Together With the Dialogue on Clemency
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2021-02-16
505 0 _aOf providence -- On the firmness of the wise man -- Of anger -- Of consolation, to Marcia -- Of a happy life -- Of leisure -- Of peace of mind -- Of the shortness of life -- Of consolation, to Helvia -- Of consolation, to Polybius -- Of clemency.
508 _aMichael Budiansky
520 _a"Minor Dialogues, Together With the Dialogue on Clemency" by Lucius Annaeus Seneca is a collection of philosophical essays attributed to Seneca, likely written in the 1st century AD. These dialogues delve into themes central to Stoicism, particularly exploring concepts like providence, virtue, and moral resilience in the face of adversity. The work serves as a reflection on the nature of good and evil, offering insights into the challenges of human existence and the expectations placed upon individuals, especially those of virtuous character. The opening of the text begins with a dialogue between Seneca and Lucilius, sparking a profound discussion on the existence of providence and the apparent misfortunes that befall good people. Seneca seeks to reconcile the struggles of the virtuous with the notion of a guiding divine force, arguing that hardships are not punishments but opportunities for growth and strength. He presents various examples from history, illustrating how true virtue is tested and revealed through adversity, emphasizing that a good individual can never truly suffer an injury if they maintain their integrity and virtue throughout life’s challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPolitical ethics -- Early works to 1800
653 _aEducation of princes -- Early works to 1800
653 _aMercy -- Early works to 1800
653 _aLatin prose literature -- Translations into English
700 1 _aStewart, Aubrey,
_d1844-1918
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64576
999 _c105399
_d105399