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On the Shortness of Life: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader (Harris Classics)

On the Shortness of Life: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader (Harris Classics)

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Author: Seneca, Lucius

Binding: Paperback

ISBN: 9781539951919

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Author: Seneca, Lucius

Brand: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 69

Release Date: 07-11-2016

EAN: 9781539951919

Package Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.0 x 0.3 inches

Languages: English

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ON THE SHORTNESS OF LIFE is a moral essay written by Seneca the Younger, a Roman Stoic philosopher, to his father-in-law Paulinus. ★ Seneca brings up many Stoic principles on the nature of time, namely that men waste much of it in meaningless pursuits. ★ According to the essay, nature gives man enough time to do what is really important and the individual must use time wisely. ★ In general, time can be best used in the study of philosophy, according to Seneca. ★ This essay has been carefully adapted in to Modern English to allow for easy reading. ✓ ENJOY ♥

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