On the Shortness of Life: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader: 3 (The Stoic Classics Collection) - Softcover

Seneca, Lucius; Harris, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 153995191X ISBN 13: 9781539951919

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

Discover the enduring wisdom of Seneca in On the Shortness of Life: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader by James Harris.

Written by the Roman philosopher Seneca, On the Shortness of Life is one of the most influential works of Stoic philosophy. His reflections on time, purpose, priorities and the way we choose to live remain remarkably relevant today.

In this contemporary adaptation, James Harris presents the ideas of Seneca in clear, accessible English, allowing the wisdom of the original work to be understood without the difficulty of older translations.

Inside, you will discover:

• Reflections on the true value of time and how easily it can be wasted.
• Practical ideas for making better use of the time we have.
• Guidance on avoiding distraction, busyness and the pursuit of things that do not matter.
• Timeless observations on purpose, priorities and living a meaningful life.
• Reflections on preparing for mortality and learning to live more deliberately.
• The complete On the Shortness of Life, adapted for the contemporary reader.

Part of The Stoic Classics Collection.

Discover the wisdom of the Stoics and explore the collection.

ENJOY.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 153995191X
• ISBN 13: 9781539951919
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 66