Moral letters to Lucilius (Epistulae morales ad Lucilium)
Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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Length 24 h 14 min
Chapters 125
First published 1917
Seneca the Younger’s letters to his friend, Lucilius Junior, appear to have been written with a broad audience in mind. These letters introduce major themes of Stoic philosophy and have been a source of inspiration and comfort for readers throughout the centuries. - Summary by jvanstan
Chapters
1
Introduction Read by John Van Stan 11:05
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On Saving Time Read by John Van Stan 3:45
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On Discursiveness in Reading Read by John Van Stan 3:50
4
On True and False Friendship Read by John Van Stan 4:16
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On the Terrors of Death Read by John Van Stan 6:55
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On the Philosopher's Mean Read by John Van Stan 5:31
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On Sharing Knowledge Read by John Van Stan 4:15
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On Crowds Read by John Van Stan 7:25
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On the Philosopher's Seclusion Read by John Van Stan 6:27
10
On Philosophy and Friendship Read by John Van Stan 14:26
11
On Living to Onself Read by John Van Stan 3:50
12
On the Blush of Modesty Read by John Van Stan 5:40
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On Old Age Read by John Van Stan 7:50
14
On Groundless Fears Read by John Van Stan 12:05
15
On the Reasons for Withdrawing from the World Read by John Van Stan 12:15
16
On Brawn and Brains Read by John Van Stan 7:55
17
On Philosophy, the Guide of Life Read by John Van Stan 6:25
18
On Philosophy and Riches Read by John Van Stan 7:42
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On Festivals and Fasting Read by John Van Stan 8:46
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On Worldliness and Retirement Read by John Van Stan 8:25
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On Practising What You Preach Read by John Van Stan 8:30
22
On the Renown which My Writings Will Bring You Read by John Van Stan 8:00
23
On the Futility of Half-way Measures Read by John Van Stan 10:40
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On the True Joy which Comes from Philosophy Read by John Van Stan 7:15
25
On Despising Death Read by John Van Stan 17:10
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On Reformation Read by John Van Stan 5:05
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On Old Age and Death Read by John Van Stan 6:30
28
On the Good which Abides Read by John Van Stan 6:05
29
On Travel as a Cure for Discontent Read by John Van Stan 6:00
30
On the Critical Condition of Marcellinus Read by John Van Stan 8:00
31
On Conquering the Conqueror Read by John Van Stan 11:00
32
On Siren Songs Read by John Van Stan 7:50
33
On Progress Read by John Van Stan 3:40
34
On the Futility of Learning Maxims Read by John Van Stan 7:45
35
On a Promising Pupil Read by John Van Stan 2:25
36
On the Friendship of Kindred Minds Read by John Van Stan 3:22
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On the Value of Retirement Read by John Van Stan 8:05
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On Allegiance to Virtue Read by John Van Stan 3:25
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On Quiet Conversation Read by John Van Stan 2:15
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On Noble Aspirations Read by John Van Stan 4:40
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On the Proper Style for a Philosopher's Discourse Read by John Van Stan 9:40
42
On the God within Us Read by John Van Stan 6:35
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On Values Read by John Van Stan 6:45
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On the Relativity of Fame Read by John Van Stan 3:00
45
Of Philosophy and Pedigrees Read by John Van Stan 5:10
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On Sophistical Argumentation Read by John Van Stan 9:20
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On a New Book by Lucilius Read by John Van Stan 2:45
48
On Master and Slave Read by John Van Stan 13:40
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On Quibbling as Unworthy of the Philosopher Read by John Van Stan 9:05
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On the Shortness of Life Read by John Van Stan 9:15
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On Our Blindness and Its Cure Read by John Van Stan 6:05
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On Baiae and Morals Read by John Van Stan 8:50
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On Choosing Our Teachers Read by John Van Stan 9:35
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On the Faults of the Spirit Read by John Van Stan 8:35
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On Asthma and Death Read by John Van Stan 5:05
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On Vatia's Villa Read by John Van Stan 8:05
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On Quiet and Study Read by John Van Stan 10:05
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On the Trials of Travel Read by John Van Stan 5:40
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On Being Read by John Van Stan 24:50
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On Pleasure and Joy Read by John Van Stan 13:20
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On Harmful Prayers Read by John Van Stan 3:00
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On Meeting Death Cheerfully Read by John Van Stan 2:50
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On Good Company Read by John Van Stan 2:20
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On Grief for Lost Friends Read by John Van Stan 9:50
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On the Philosopher's Task Read by John Van Stan 6:00
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On the First Cause Read by John Van Stan 16:00
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On Various Aspects of Virtue Read by John Van Stan 35:10
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On Ill-health and Endurance of Suffering Read by John Van Stan 10:10
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On Wisdom and Retirement Read by John Van Stan 8:41
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On Rest and Restlessness Read by John Van Stan 3:35
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On the Proper Time to Slip the Cable Read by John Van Stan 16:55
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On the Supreme Good Read by John Van Stan 23:55
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On Business as the Enemy of Philosophy Read by John Van Stan 8:25
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On Philosophers and Kings Read by John Van Stan 9:40
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On Virtue as a Refuge from Worldly Distractions Read by John Van Stan 24:40
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On the Diseases of the Soul Read by John Van Stan 10:50
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On Learning Wisdom in Old Age Read by John Van Stan 21:44
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On Taking One's Own Life Read by John Van Stan 12:40
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On the Healing Power of the Mind Read by John Van Stan 19:00
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On the Rewards of Scientific Discovery Read by John Van Stan 12:00
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On Worldly Deceptions Read by John Van Stan 7:20
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On Benefits Read by John Van Stan 20:50
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On the Natural Fear of Death Read by John Van Stan 18:50
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On Drunkenness Read by John Van Stan 17:50
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On Gathering Ideas Read by John Van Stan 8:55
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On Some Vain Syllogisms Read by John Van Stan 27:30
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On Scipio's Villa Read by John Van Stan 12:25
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Some Arguments in Favour of the Simple Life Read by John Van Stan 26:05
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On Liberal and Vocational Studies Read by John Van Stan 29:50
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On the Parts of Philosophy Read by John Van Stan 15:45
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On the Part Played by Philosophy in the Progress of Man Read by John Van Stan 36:05
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On the Lesson to be Drawn from the Burning of Lyons Read by John Van Stan 16:30
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On the Happy Life Read by John Van Stan 25:55
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On the Quality, as Contrasted with the Length, of Life Read by John Van Stan 9:10
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On the Value of Advice Read by John Van Stan 48:10
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On the Usefulness of Basic Principles Read by John Van Stan 45:20
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On Facing Hardships Read by John Van Stan 3:40
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On the Degeneracy of the Age Read by John Van Stan 10:20
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On the Fickleness of Fortune Read by John Van Stan 11:50
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On Consolation of the Bereaved Read by John Van Stan 21:25
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On the Writings of Fabianus Read by John Van Stan 9:05
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On the Futility of Planning Ahead Read by John Van Stan 10:30
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On the Intimations of Our Immortality Read by John Van Stan 20:20
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On the Dangers of Association with Our Fellow-Men Read by John Van Stan 3:33
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On Care of Health and Peace of Mind Read by John Van Stan 23:40
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On Facing the World with Confidence Read by John Van Stan 5:30
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On the Corporeality of Virtue Read by John Van Stan 6:00
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On Obedience to the Universal Will Read by John Van Stan 7:45
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On the Approaches to Philosophy Read by John Van Stan 25:15
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On the Fellowship of Wise Men Read by John Van Stan 10:40
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On True and False Riches Read by John Van Stan 14:25
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On the Vanity of Mental Gymnastics Read by John Van Stan 3:15
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On Reforming Hardened Sinners Read by John Van Stan 2:22
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On the Vitality of the Soul and Its Attributes Read by John Van Stan 19:20
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On Style as a Mirror of Character Read by John Van Stan 19:50
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On the Superficial Blessings Read by John Van Stan 13:40
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On Self-Control Read by John Van Stan 6:20
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On Real Ethics as Superior to Syllogistic Subtleties Read by John Van Stan 24:55
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On the Vanity of Place-Seeking Read by John Van Stan 11:09
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On Nature as Our Best Provider Read by John Van Stan 10:15
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More About Virtue Read by John Van Stan 16:40
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On Instinct in Animals Read by John Van Stan 15:20
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On Darkness as a Veil for Wickedness Read by John Van Stan 12:45
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On the Conflict between Pleasure and Virtue Read by John Van Stan 11:55
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On the True Good as Attained by Reason Read by John Van Stan 16:30
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