{"product_id":"9781907312540","title":"On the Shortness of Life The Stoic Classic","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCapstone Classics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eOn the Shortness of Life\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Stoic Classic\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLucius Annaeus Seneca | Tom Butler-Bowdon\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilosophy \/ History \u0026amp; Surveys \/ Ancient \u0026amp; Classical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake each of your days meaningful using Seneca's immortal guidance\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eOn the Shortness of Life: The Stoic Classic,\u003c\/i\u003e Tom Butler-Bowdon introduces the work of Lucius Annaeus Seneca, an ancient Roman philosopher who wrote on the fleeting nature of existence and the need to live in a way that is worthy of the short time we have on this planet. In the book, you'll learn how to go beyond busyness and shallow pursuits and fill your days with purpose. The happy life is the virtuous life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeneca explains how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpend time in reflection and truly honour yourself and your value.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFulfil your duties to family and society yet remain mentally independent.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeparate what matters from what merely pleases the ego.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for anyone seeking meaning and purpose in their daily lives, \u003ci\u003eOn the Shortness of Life\u003c\/i\u003e is an extraordinary reminder of the transient nature of life that shows you how to make each moment count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLucius Annaeus Seneca\u003c\/b\u003e was a Stoic philosopher of Ancient Rome. He was also a lawyer, writer, and teacher-advisor to the young Emperor Nero. Seneca experienced great power, wealth, and fame, as well as exile and accusations of corruption. Parallel to his political life, Seneca wrote many tragedies, essays, and letters. He died in A.D. 65.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Butler-Bowdon\u003c\/b\u003e is series editor of the Capstone Classics series and has written introductions to \u003ci\u003ePlato's Republic\u003c\/i\u003e, Epictetus's \u003ci\u003eDiscourses\u003c\/i\u003e, Machiavelli's \u003ci\u003eThe Prince\u003c\/i\u003e, and Adam Smith's \u003ci\u003eWealth of Nations\u003c\/i\u003e. A graduate of the London School of Economics, he is also the author of 50 Philosophy Classics, \u003ci\u003e50 Politics Classics\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003e50 Psychology Classics\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 September 2024\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\u003e9781907312540\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\u003e176\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44384175849612,"sku":"9781907312540","price":13.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781907312540.jpg?v=1780198846","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781907312540","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}