The Daily Stoic

Seneca on Despising Death

Feb 13, 2022

Seneca, a renowned Roman Stoic philosopher, shares profound insights on the nature of death and the importance of living in the present. He argues that worrying about future troubles only distracts us from today’s joys. By embracing mortality, Seneca illustrates how historical figures like Cato demonstrated remarkable courage in confronting death. He encourages acceptance, resilience, and gratitude for life, advocating for a mindset that defies fear and cultivates strength in the face of life's inevitable challenges.

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Embracing Mortality: The Stoic Perspective on Fear and Courage

5min

Confronting Mortality: The Courage to Defy Death

4min

Embracing Mortality and Resilience in Life's Challenges

3min

Reflections on Mortality

6min

Gratitude and Podcast Highlights

3min

Today’s episode is an excerpt from The Tao Of Seneca produced by Tim Ferriss’ Audio. In this letter Seneca writes about why we should not get upset about future problems by making them a problem of the present. Go to tim.blog/seneca to get the PDF for free. Get Letters From a Stoic from the Painted Porch.

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