James Romm is a professor of philosophy at Bard College. He says ancient texts are packaged in a way that makes them more accessible. "Philosophy is almost like a cheating of death, which is what Seneca thought of it as"
Many listeners have written in expressing difficulty in accepting death and reframing it as the Stoics framed it. So, in today's episode, I speak with Professor of Classics at Bard University and author of "How to Die: An Ancient Guide to the End of Life" and "Dying Every Day, Seneca at the Court of Nero." During our conversation, James shares much about Seneca's life with me, and much about why overcoming death is critical to living a good life. We also discuss the concept of "dying well."