Breakfast with Seneca : a Stoic guide to the art of living / David Fideler.

"The first clear and faithful guide to the timeless, practical teachings of the Stoic philosopher Seneca. Stoicism, the most influential philosophy of the Roman Empire, offers refreshingly modern ways to strengthen our inner character in the face of an unpredictable world. Widely recognized as the m...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Fideler, David, 1961- (Author)
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : W. W. Norton & Company, [2022]
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	Seneca, Lucius Annaeus, > approximately 4 B.C.-65 A.D. Stoics. Ethics. Philosophy, Ancient. PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical. BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Motivational. SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Success.
Physical Description:	xv, 265 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Format:	Book

Contents:

Introduction: A life truly worth living
The lost art of friendship
Value your time: don't postpone living
How to overcome worry and anxiety
The problems with anger
Wherever you go, there you are: you can't escape from yourself
How to tame adversity
Why you should never complain
The battle against fortune: how to survive poverty and extreme wealth
Vicious crowds and the ties that bind
How to be authentic and contribute to society
Living fully regardless of death
Give grief its due
Love and gratitude
Freedom, tranquility, and lasting joy
Appendix: Stoic philosophical exercises.