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Seneca, Nero, and the Challenge of Virtue
This chapter examines Seneca's complex role as an advisor to Emperor Nero, highlighting the difficulties he faced in promoting Stoic virtues. It contrasts Seneca's experiences with those of other philosophers like Socrates and Marcus Aurelius, emphasizing the significance of living one’s philosophy authentically.