#1351

Mentioned in 17 episodes

Dying Every Day

Seneca at the Court of Nero

Book • 2014

This book delves into the life of Seneca, a Stoic philosopher, as he navigated the complexities and dangers of serving as an advisor to the Roman Emperor Nero.

It examines Seneca's philosophical writings and their relevance to his personal and political struggles, providing insights into the intersection of philosophy and politics in ancient Rome.

Mentioned by

Mentioned in 17 episodes

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as an amazing book discussing Seneca's life.

You Can’t Be Afraid To Lose It | Ask Daily Stoic

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in the context of his experience working for Doug Charney.

Why Justice Is The Cornerstone Of The Stoic Virtues | Billy Oppenheimer (Pt. 2)

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a biography of Seneca, highlighting his literary talent.

Mick Mulroy on the Beauty of Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations and the Collective Need For Philosophy

Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

for learning more about Seneca's life and death.

It’s All About How You Close | Timeless (Stoic) Habits To Transform Your Future

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

when discussing Seneca's life and ambition.

Don’t Waste Your Gifts | The Secret To Better Habits in 2023

Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

as a fantastic book.

Try Not To Be So Slow | Suspend Your Opinions

Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

as a book about Seneca's life.

Listen To Your Own Soul’s Warning | Cal Newport On Walking & Productivity

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

when discussing Seneca's break with Nero.

Late Is Better Than Never | Robert Greene's Favorite Stoic Lessons

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a biography of Seneca, focusing on the theme of death.

How To Read Seneca (The World’s Most Interesting Stoic)

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

while discussing Stoicism and the importance of self-reflection.

Don’t Disgrace Yourself | Ask Daily Stoic

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

when discussing Seneca's life and involvement with Nero.

The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived… | Some Simple Rules

Mentioned by Dvorah in the context of a book group discussion.

Is it Resilience, or Are You Just Naive? | Ask Daily Stoic

Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

as a biography of Seneca.

Seneca's 8 Tips For Mastering Yourself

Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

as a biography of

Seneca

.

Seneca on Practicing What You Preach

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in the context of discussing Seneca's life and moral philosophy.

It’s Tempting To Tell Yourself This | All For One, One For All

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as an incredible biography of Seneca.

Seneca On the Shortness of Life

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book discussing Seneca and Nero.

Lt. General H.R. McMaster on Strategic Empathy and Seneca’s Contradiction

Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

as a biography of Seneca in Nero's court.

Anthony Everitt on Nero, Rome’s Most Misunderstood Emperor

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book that captures Seneca's life and philosophy.

Bryan Doerries On the Power of Greek Tragedy and Seneca’s Plays

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a good book on Seneca.

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!

App store banner

Play store banner