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Soul Searching with Seneca
by Simon Drew
The Roman Stoic, playwright, orator, political advisor, and moral philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca was one of the most prolific writers in ancient times. His moral letters have had a particularly far-reaching effect throughout history, and still today they are among the most widely read philosophical writings. Now, join poet, musician, and philosopher Simon Drew as he returns to Seneca's epistles and explores their real value for the modern seeker.
Episodes
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On the Proper Style for a Philosopher's Discourse
Join Simon Drew and Judith Stove in conversation around Seneca's 40th letter: On the Proper Style for a Philosopher's Discourse. To register for our meetup on the same letter, go to: https://thewalledgarden.com/post/on-the-proper-style-for-a-philosophers-discourse Learn more about your ad…
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On True Friendship
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On a Promising Pupil
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On the Truth Yet to be Discovered
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Staking Your Own Claim to Freedom
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Making Progress on the Philosophical Path
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Rising Level to God
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Siren Songs and Trust in Oneself
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Remembering Death
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Death and Nature's Laws
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Courage in the Face of Death
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Philosophy and Death
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On the Trappings of Celebrity
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Courage
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On the Tricks of the Bad Student
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On the Art of Teaching Wisdom
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On the Beginning of Salvation
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Choosing Freedom
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Looking Within Before Blaming the World
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Travel as a Cure for the Soul
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Outsourcing Soundness of Mind
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Virtue and the Soul
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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Seneca on His Own Illness
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Death and Freedom
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On the Final Test of the Soul
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Growing Old
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On the Need for Guidance and Oversight
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Reformation of the Character
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Not Seeking Death
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Dying Every Day
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On the Possible Outcomes of Death
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Overcoming Fear of Life's Suffering
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Hoping for the Best and Preparing for the Worst
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Overcoming Fears
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Learning to Have Lived long Enough
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Living with Purpose
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Substantive Joy, Pleasure, and the Abyss of Sorrow
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On True and Reliable Joy
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Joy of the Soul
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Leaving Life As We Have Begun
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Keeping Your Eye on Freedom
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Choosing Correct Aims First
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On the Futility of Half-Way Measures
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Calling Upon Wisdom in the Moment
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On the Two Paths to Riches
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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Seneca's Prophecy for His Writings
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Goods of the Soul
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Poverty
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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Seneca's Definition of Wisdom
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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On Practicing What You Preach
Lucius Annaeus Seneca remains one of the most influential philosophers of antiquity. A playwright, advisor to Emperor Nero, skilled orator, and prolific philosopher, Seneca’s words have transcended the ages and lived up to his own expectations that what he wrote would live on to advise and aid...
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The Roman Stoic, playwright, orator, political advisor, and moral philosopher Lucius Annaeus Seneca was one of the most prolific writers in ancient times. His moral letters have had a particularly far-reaching effect throughout history, and still today they are among the most widely read philosophical writings. Now, join poet, musician, and philosopher Simon Drew as he returns to Seneca's epistles and explores their real value for the modern seeker.
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