On the Happy Life - The Complete Dialogues

Written by Seneca

Narrated by Ric Jerrom

In his dialogues the Stoic philosopher Seneca outlines his thoughts on how to live in a troubled world. Tutor to the young emperor Nero, Seneca wrote practical philosophical exercises that draw upon contemporary Roman life and illuminate the intellectual concerns of the day. The dialogues also have much to say to the modern reader, as they range widely across subjects such as the shortness of life, tranquility of mind, anger, mercy, happiness, and grief at the loss of a loved one. Seneca’s accessible, aphoristic style makes his writing especially attractive as an introduction to Stoic philosophy, and belies its reputation for austerity and dogmatism.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks
• Release date: Feb 22, 2017
• ISBN: 9781781983461

Seneca

The writer and politician Seneca the Younger (c. 4 BCE–65 CE) was one of the most influential figures in the philosophical school of thought known as Stoicism. He was notoriously condemned to death by enforced suicide by the Emperor Nero.

Reviews for On the Happy Life - The Complete Dialogues

[Lyndon Turner · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I rate too many books with five stars. I need six or seven for this work. It fits well with my religious beliefs.

[Cosmin Gauran · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Good Roman Stoic wisdom. As good as any of the modern gurus