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Seneca: The Literary Philosopher explores the profound works of one of ancient Rome's most distinctive thinkers through twelve comprehensive essays that bridge philosophy and literature. This Cambridge University Press volume examines Seneca's engagement with practical ethics, his relationship to major philosophical schools including Stoicism and Epicureanism, and the psychological dimensions of emotion, anger, and grief in human life. The collection investigates Seneca's innovative approaches to letter-writing, gift-giving, and the cultivation of friendship and kindness, whilst analysing his masterful use of genre, style, and humour throughout his writings. By drawing connections to Socratic critique and classical philosophical traditions, this work reveals how Seneca distinguished himself not merely through philosophical substance but through the elegance and vitality of his prose, making complex ideas accessible and engaging to readers across centuries.

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Twelve in-depth essays from Cambridge University Press examining Seneca's philosophical works and literary achievements.

Comprehensive analysis of Seneca's relationship to Stoicism, Epicureanism, and other ancient schools of philosophical thought.

Detailed exploration of Seneca's treatment of emotion psychology, anger management, grief, and human action.

Critical study of Seneca's innovative use of genre, style, humour, and epistolary form in philosophical writing.

Investigation of practical ethics themes including friendship, kindness, gift-giving, and moral development in Seneca's works.

Scholarly examination connecting Seneca's literary philosophy to Socratic critique and Platonic traditions.

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30 March 2023
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29 September 2022

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