The Tao of Seneca. Practical Letters from a Stoic Master Volume 1

The Tao of Seneca (volumes 1-3) is an introduction to Stoic philosophy through the words of Seneca. If you study Seneca, you'll be in good company. He was popular with the educated elite of the Greco-Roman Empire, but Thomas Jefferson also had Seneca on his bedside table. Thought leaders in Silicon Valley tout the benefits of Stoicism, and NFL management, coaches, and players alike - from teams such as the Patriots and Seahawks - have embraced it because the principles make them better competitors. Stoicism is a no-nonsense philosophical system designed to produce dramatic real-world effects. Think of it as an ideal operating system for thriving in high-stress environments. This is your guide. Table of Contents How to Use This Book Letter 1: On Saving Time Letter 2: On Discursiveness in Reading Letter 3: On True and False Friendship Letter 4: On the Terrors of Death Letter 5: On the Philosopher’s Mean Letter 6: On Sharing Knowledge Letter 7: On Crowds Letter 8: On the Philosopher’s Seclusion Letter 9: On Philosophy and Friendship Letter 10: On Living to Oneself Letter 11: On the Blush of Modesty Thoughts From Modern Stoics: Elif Batuman Letter 12: On Old Age Letter 13: On Groundless Fears Letter 14: On the Reasons for Withdrawing From the World Letter 15: On Brawn and Brains Letter 16: On Philosophy, the Guide of Life Letter 17: On Philosophy and Riches Letter 18: On Festivals and Fasting Letter 19: On Worldliness and Retirement Letter 20: On Practicing What You Preach Letter 21: On the Renown Which My Writings Will Bring You Letter 22: On the Futility of Half-Way Measures Letter 23: On the True Joy Which Comes from Philosophy Letter 24: On Despising Death Letter 25: On Reformation Letter 26: On Old Age and Death Letter 27: On the Good Which Abides Letter 28: On Travel as a Cure for Discontent Letter 29: On the Critical Condition of Marcellinus Letter 30: On Conquering the Conqueror Letter 31: On Siren Songs Letter 32: On Progress Letter 33: On the Futility of Learning Maxims Letter 34: On a Promising Pupil Letter 35: On the Friendship of Kindred Minds Letter 36: On the Value of Retirement Letter 37: On Allegiance to Virtue Letter 38: On Quiet Conversation Thoughts From Modern Stoics: Jocko Willink Letter 39: On Noble Aspirations Letter 40: On the Proper Style for a Philosopher’s Discourse Letter 41: On the God Within Us Letter 42: On Values Letter 43: On the Relativity of Fame Letter 44: On Philosophy and Pedigrees Letter 45: On Sophistical Argumentation Letter 46: On a New Book by Lucilius Letter 47: On Master and Slave Letter 48: On Quibbling as Unworthy of the Philosopher Letter 49: On the Shortness of Life Letter 50: On Our Blindness and Its Cure Letter 51: On Baiae and Morals Letter 52: On Choosing Our Teachers Letter 53: On the Faults of the Spirit Letter 54: On Asthma and Death Letter 55: On Vatia’s Villa Letter 56: On Quiet and Study Letter 57: On the Trials of Travel Letter 58: On Being Letter 59: On Pleasure and Joy Letter 60: On Harmful Prayers Letter 61: On Meeting Death Cheerfully Letter 62: On Good Company Letter 63: On Grief for Lost Friends Letter 64: On the Philosopher’s Task Thoughts From Modern Stoics: Donald Robertson Letter 65: On the First Cause Profiles of Modern-Day Stoics 28 Books On Stoicism