{"product_id":"9781119751359","title":"Letters from a Stoic The Ancient Classic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCapstone Classics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eLetters from a Stoic\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Ancient Classic\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSeneca | Tom Butler-Bowdon | Donald Robertson\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory \/ Ancient \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDISCOVER THE ENDURING LEGACY OF ANCIENT STOICISM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince Roman antiquity, Lucius Annaeus Seneca’s Letters have been one of the greatest expressions of Stoic philosophy. In a highly accessible and timeless way, Seneca reveals the importance of cultivating virtue and the fleeting nature of time, and how being clear sighted about death allows us to live a life of meaning and contentment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetters from a Stoic continues to fascinate and inspire new generations of readers, including those interested in mindfulness and psychological techniques for well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis deluxe hardback selected edition includes Seneca’s first 65 letters from the Richard M. Gummere translation.  An insightful introduction by Donald Robertson traces Seneca’s busy life at the centre of Roman power, explores how he reconciled his Stoic outlook with vast personal wealth, and highlights Seneca’s relevance for the modern reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLucius Annaeus Seneca\u003c\/b\u003e was a Roman philosopher, statesman, orator and tragedian. He was one of Rome’s leading intellectual figures in the mid-1st century CE, and as Emperor Nero’s closest adviser effectively governed Rome for five years. Seneca was born in Corduba in Hispania, raised in Rome, and trained in rhetoric and philosophy. His many essays and letters make him a central figure in the history of Stoicism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDonald Robertson\u003c\/b\u003e is a cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist, writer, and trainer, specializing in the relationship between philosophy, psychology, and self-improvement. He’s particularly known for his work on Stoic philosophy, and is the author of \u003ci\u003eHow To Think Like A Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Butler-Bowdon\u003c\/b\u003e is Series Editor of the Capstone Classics series, and has provided Introductions for Plato’s \u003ci\u003eRepublic\u003c\/i\u003e, Adam Smith’s \u003ci\u003eWealth of Nations\u003c\/i\u003e, Machiavelli’s \u003ci\u003eThe Prince\u003c\/i\u003e, Florence Scovel Shinn’s \u003ci\u003eThe Game of Life and How to Play It\u003c\/i\u003e, and Kahlil Gibran’s \u003ci\u003eThe Prophet\u003c\/i\u003e. A graduate of the London School of Economics, he is also the author of \u003ci\u003e50 Economics Classics\u003c\/i\u003e (2017) and \u003ci\u003e50 Politics Classics\u003c\/i\u003e (2015). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.butler-bowdon.com\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 April 2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapstone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119751359\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e416\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44384631914636,"sku":"9781119751359","price":13.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119751359.jpg?v=1780178740","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781119751359","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}