Seneca, or Lucius Annaeus Seneca, was a renowned Roman philosopher, statesman and playwright, widely known now for his Stoic philosophy. Seneca’s famous ‘Moral Letters to Lucilius’ are highly regarded ...

Two thousand years ago, under the reign of Roman emperor Tiberius, Lucius Annaeus Seneca was learning from his tutor how to live a good life. His tutor was an adherent of Stoicism, a philosophy that ...

As chief advisor to the emperor Nero, Lucius Annaeus Seneca was most influential in ancient Rome as a power behind the throne. His lasting fame derives from his writings on Stoic ideology, in which ...

Explore timeless wisdom through 31 thought-provoking quotes that cultivate calm, resilience, and clarity. Perfect for quiet ...

Lactantius’s Divine Institutes is a conversation with many partners. His affinity for Stoic thought in general, and Seneca in particular, is especially pronounced. Throughout the Institutes we find a ...

Source: Peter Paul Rubens / Wikimedia Commons, public domain. The Stoic Seneca (d. 65 CE) is the master of the “consolation,” a letter written for the express purpose of comforting someone who has ...

Nancy Sherman is University Professor and a professor of philosophy at Georgetown University. She is the author of “Stoic Wisdom: Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience.” Stoicism is an ancient Greek ...