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The Responsibility of Translating Marcus Aurelius | David Hernández de la Fuente
The Daily Stoic
The Duality of Master-Student Relationships
The relationship between master and student in philosophy is complex and is often depicted in art, such as the statue of Seneca and Nero at the Prado. Seneca is portrayed as eager to teach, while Nero appears disinterested. There are multiple instances of master-student relationships in history, like Plato and Dionysus, Alexander and Aristotle. Seneca's appearance in portraits is subject to two main traditions, one depicting him as thin and pale (stoic) and the other as an old man (epicurean). The concept of the master teaching the student is idealized, but the reality is more complex.
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