Seneca

Tres obras fundamentales de la filosof a estoica, que trazan el camino hacia una vida equilibrada y feliz. De la vida feliz, Manual de vida y Meditaciones re nen la sabidur a esencial del estoicismo, una filosof a pr ctica que ha llegado casi inalterable hasta nosotros a trav s de los siglos. De la vida feliz, de S neca, es una reflexi n l cida sobre la b squeda de la verdadera felicidad y la libertad interior frente a los placeres ef meros. Manual de vida, de Epicteto, condensa en breves m ximas el arte de vivir con sencillez, fortaleza y autodominio. Meditaciones, de Marco Aurelio, es el diario y el testimonio ntimo de un emperador que se esforz por gobernar con justicia y vivir con virtud. Este estuche ofrece una gu a atemporal para cultivar la serenidad, el sentido del deber y el equilibrio. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Three fundamental works of Stoic philosophy that chart the path towards a balanced and fulfilling life. On the Happy Life, The Manual of Life, and Meditations bring together the essential wisdom of Stoicism--a practical philosophy that has endured through centuries almost unchanged. On the Happy Life, by Seneca, is a lucid reflection on the pursuit of true happiness and inner freedom in contrast to fleeting pleasures. The Manual of Life, by Epictetus, distills the art of living with simplicity, strength, and self-mastery into concise maxims. Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius, is the intimate journal of an emperor who strove to rule with justice and live with virtue. This box set offers a timeless guide to cultivating serenity, duty, and balance in everyday life.

This luxurious hardback edition brings together four classic essays on Stoic philosophy from the Ancient Greek world, beautifully presented with gold embossing and stenciled page edges. Is there an answer to the question 'How does one lead a happy life' Certainly one ancient Greek school of philosophy believed that there was: lead a life of virtue, one in harmony with nature and do not be swayed by fortune or misfortune. First propounded by Zeno of Citium, Stoicism has resonated through the ages and, today, it seems even more pertinent as we look for ways to combat the constant bombardment of our lives by outside forces, whether they be the effects of current affairs, our work, family issues, economic problems or social pressures. Collected together in this volume are four key works that explain the key tenets of Stoicism, each one offering mindful lessons about how to face both the best and the worst things and find your path through life. Contains: - On the Shortness of Life by Seneca- Of Peace of Mind by Seneca- The Enchridion of Epictetus by Epictetus- Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. This deluxe edition features gold foil cover embossing, stencilled page-edges and full-color endpapers, making a true collector's item. Also included is an introduction that explores the tenets of Stoicism and explains how crucial these works are to understanding this school of philosophical thought.

Dedicado a Ner n a comienzos de su reinado, este tratado constituye una loa a su personalidad, pero tambi n una muestra del camino ideal para el buen gobernante, aquel que pudo seguir el emperador cuando todav a admit a consejo. "Sobre la clemencia" nos habla del valor y el ejercicio de la virtud, pero sobre todo es uno de los primeros y m s preciados «espejos de pr ncipes de nuestra literatura. Dedicated to Nero at the beginning of his reign, this treatise is a praise to his personality, but also a sample of the ideal path for the good ruler, the one that the emperor could follow when he still accepted advice. "On Clemency" speaks to us of the value and exercise of virtue, but above all it is one of the first and most precious "mirrors of princes" in our literature.

Un imprescindible del pensamiento estoico, la corriente filos fica para la vida moderna y la tranquilidad del esp ritu. A lo largo de la historia, algunos libros han cambiado el mundo. Han transformado la manera en que nos vemos a nosotros mismos y a los dem s. Han inspirado el debate, la discordia, la guerra y la revoluci n. Han iluminado, indignado, provocado y consolado. Han enriquecido vidas, y tambi n las han destruido. Taurus publica las obras de los grandes pensadores, pioneros, radicales y visionarios cuyas ideas sacudieron la civilizaci n y nos impulsaron a ser quienes somos. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION "True happiness is... to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future." - Lucius Annaeus Seneca. De Vita Beata or On the Happy Life is a dialogue written by Seneca the Younger around the year 58 AD. It was intended for his older brother Gallio, to whom Seneca also dedicated his dialogue entitled De Ira ('On Anger'). It is divided into 28 chapters that present the moral thoughts of Seneca at their most mature. Seneca explains that the pursuit of happiness is the pursuit of reason - reason meant not only using logic, but also understanding the processes of nature.

Uno de los libros m s celebrados de S neca. Los sabios consejos dirigidos a su disc pulo Lucilio tienen una validez que traspasa las fronteras del tiempo. S neca nos habla sobre la conveniencia de una relaci n de equilibrio con la naturaleza, sobre la importancia de las cosas que hacemos a diario, c mo llevar una vida sana y honesta, qu es licito y qu no, lo que nos enriquece y nos empobrece, lo que es bueno y lo que es malo sin caer en el manique smo, sobre la importancia y el cultivo de la amistad... En pocas palabras, sobre c mo aprender a vivir, amar y morir. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION One of Seneca's most celebrated books. The wise advice addressed to his disciple Lucilius has a validity that transcends the boundaries of time. Seneca talks to us about the convenience of a balanced relationship with nature, about the importance of the things we do daily, how to lead a healthy and honest life, what is licit and what is not, what enriches and impoverishes us, what is good and what is bad without falling into Manichaeism, about the importance and cultivation of friendship... In short, on how to learn to live, love and die.

The essential writings from the three pillars of Stoicism. Bringing together the essential writings of the three most influential Stoic philosophers, The Essential Stoic is an accessible and instructive guide to living a better life through the teachings of Stoicism, and includes an insightful introduction from Mark Tuitert, Olympic speed skater and bestselling author of The Stoic Mindset. Distilling the wisdom of the three Stoic masters, this volume contains the three most widely-read volumes of Stoic philosophy in history. Readers will get a comprehensive, 360-degree view of Stoicism, from Epictetus' ethics to Marcus Aurelius' reflections to Seneca's aphorisms. Hailed as one of Rome's "last good emperors," Marcus Aurelius reflects on living wisely, calmly, and virtuously in a chaotic world. Epictetus describes the need to rationally accept the world around us and live with uncompromising virtue. Seneca provides quick, accessible Stoic wisdom in a series of letters to his friend Lucilius. The philosophers' combined wisdom shows readers how to live their best lives, staying calm and rational in the face of hardship, remaining true to their own code of ethics, and accepting the world on its own terms.

S neca usou toda a liberdade do di logo para explorar seus princ pios estoicos. Este volume re ne tr s de seus escritos de valor imensur vel: Da Provid ncia um pequeno ensaio escrito durante os ltimos anos da vida do fil sofo, no qual S neca coloca um ponto de vista singular a respeito das adversidades e da capacidade do homem (o s bio) em exercer suas virtudes. Sobre a Clem ncia trata da sabedoria do governante em exercer o seu poder com modera o, enquanto Sobre o cio aborda o uso racional do tempo.