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Breakfast with Seneca

A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living

David Fideler

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English
Norton
10 January 2023
"Stoicism, the most influential philosophy of the Roman Empire, offers refreshingly modern ways to strengthen our inner character in the face of an unpredictable world. Widely recognized as the most talented and humane writer of the Stoic tradition, Seneca teaches us to live with freedom and purpose. His most enduring work, over a hundred ""Letters from a Stoic"" written to a close friend, explains how to handle adversity; overcome grief, anxiety, and anger; transform setbacks into opportunities for growth; and recognize the true nature of friendship.

In Breakfast with Seneca, philosopher David Fideler mines Seneca's classic works in a series of focused chapters, clearly explaining Seneca's ideas without oversimplifying them. Best enjoyed as a daily ritual, like an energizing cup of coffee, Seneca's wisdom provides us with a steady stream of time-tested advice about the human condition-which, as it turns out, hasn't changed much over the past two thousand years."

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Imprint:   Norton
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 211mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 20mm
Weight:   257g
ISBN:   9781324036609
ISBN 10:   1324036605
Pages:   288
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

David Fideler is a writer, philosopher, and the editor of the Stoic Insights website. Born in the United States, he currently lives in Sarajevo with his wife and son.

Reviews for Breakfast with Seneca: A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living

"""A feast for the soul and spirit. Those who absorb the lessons in Breakfast with Seneca will embark on a life more worth living."" -- Christopher Phillips PhD, author of Socrates Cafe ""The most companionable of the new Stoic books."" -- Molly Young - The New York Times ""A fine guide to Seneca, Stoicism, and what it means to live a Stoic life. Highly readable."" -- John Sellars, author of Lessons in Stoicism ""When I find myself in a tight spot, I take a philosophical shortcut and simply ask, ‘What would Seneca do?’ David Fideler’s wonderful Breakfast with Seneca will come in handy in such situations. An accessible introduction to Stoic practice and to t"" -- William B. Irvine, author of A Guide to the Good Life and The Stoic Challenge ""In Breakfast with Seneca [David Fideler] explains his habit of poring over the Roman philosopher with his morning coffee and omelette. Writing with charm and clarity, he argues that Seneca’s philosophy can help us ‘live a happy, flourishing life’."" -- Emily Thomas - The Times Literary Supplement"


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