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Moral Letters to Lucilius
Book • 2018
Seneca's "Moral Letters to Lucilius" is a collection of personal letters offering guidance on Stoic philosophy and practical living.
The letters cover a wide range of topics, including virtue, happiness, death, and the pursuit of wisdom.
Seneca's writing style is engaging and accessible, making complex philosophical ideas understandable to a wider audience.
The letters offer both theoretical discussions and practical advice, making them a valuable resource for those seeking self-improvement.
Their enduring relevance lies in their timeless wisdom and their focus on living a meaningful life.
The letters cover a wide range of topics, including virtue, happiness, death, and the pursuit of wisdom.
Seneca's writing style is engaging and accessible, making complex philosophical ideas understandable to a wider audience.
The letters offer both theoretical discussions and practical advice, making them a valuable resource for those seeking self-improvement.
Their enduring relevance lies in their timeless wisdom and their focus on living a meaningful life.
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Mentioned in 12 episodes
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as a source for Stoic philosophy.


Tim Ferriss

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#704: Q&A with Tim — New Religions, AI Companions, Longevity Levers, Resurrecting “Forgotten” Languages, Stress-Testing Cherished Beliefs, Tactics for Writer’s Block, Low-Back Pain, and Much More
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as a Stoic philosopher whose writings he emulates.


Tim Ferriss

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#419: Ryan Holiday — How to Use Stoicism to Choose Alive Time Over Dead Time
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as the author of letters to Lucilius, a foundational text of Stoic philosophy.


Robert Rosenkranz

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You're Wasting The One Thing You Can’t Get Back
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in the context of Stoic philosophy and the importance of moral lessons over facts.


Ryan Holiday

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You Are The Solution To Your Problem | Our Duty To Learn
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when discussing the Stoic concept of sympathia and interconnectedness.


Ryan Holiday

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It’s Counting Down For Each Of Us | Practice Love
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in the context of Stoic philosophy and the concept of joy.


Ryan Holiday

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Are You Responsible? | Practice True Joy
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to support the idea that Stoicism emphasizes interconnectedness and shared humanity.

Eric Cloward

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327 - Why Individualism Fails
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as a source of Stoic wisdom.


Ryan Holiday

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This Is Not For The Weak | Stake Your Own Claim
Mentioned as the source of a quote used in the podcast.

A Sign You’re Making Progress | It's In Your Self-Interest
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as Seneca's letters with his friend Lucilius, containing practical Stoic advice.

Eric Cloward

343 - Stoicism 101: Seneca the Younger
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in the context of Seneca's contribution to the understanding of philosophy and its application to life's challenges.


Ryan Holiday

Colin Elliott On The Art Of Navigating Lessons From History To The Modern World
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, whose views on fortune are contrasted with Machiavelli's.


Ryan Holiday

Your Perspective Is Everything | Offense or Defense?
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multiple times throughout the podcast, referencing his writings on Stoicism.


Ryan Holiday

Make Sure You Write Down Everything Interesting That You Find | Just Say No to Future Misery
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in a discussion about the purpose of reading.


Ryan Holiday

This Is How To Become Wise | Make Honesty Your Only Policy
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, referencing a quote about dealing with uncertainty and anxiety about the future.

Michael Tremblay

An Underrated Stoic Exercise: Circumscribing The Present (Episode 186)
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in the discussion of Stoic joy.


Ryan Holiday

This Is Why It's So Hard | Practice True Joy
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as a source of a Stoic quote about fear and imagination.


Benny Voncken

Stoic Quote: Suffer More Often in Imagination than in Reality