How to die : an ancient guide to the end of life /
Timeless wisdom on death and dying from the celebrated Stoic philosopher Seneca"It takes an entire lifetime to learn how to die," wrote the Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca (c. 4 BC-65 AD). He counseled readers to "study death always," and took his own advice, returning to the subj...
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| Natura: | Licensed eBooks |
| Lingua: | inglese latino |
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Princeton :
Princeton University Press
[2018]
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| Serie: | Ancient wisdom for modern readers
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| Accesso online: | https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/j.ctvc77970 |
Sommario:
- Cover; Title; Copyright; CONTENTS; Introduction; How to Die; I. Prepare Yourself; II. Have No Fear; III. Have No Regrets; IV. Set Yourself Free; V. Become a Part of the Whole; Epilogue: Practice What You Preach; Latin Texts; Notes.