Tag: Seneca

Seneca: How to Endure Suffering Well

Many people today feel powerless. Facing events beyond their control, from wars to environmental problems, they regress into themselves, adopting a philosophy of self-satisfaction as a way of sidestepping despair. Often tied to this is a belief that quantum physics rules the universe: If nothing is out there other than particles and quarks, why not…


Book Review: ‘How to Have a Life: An Ancient Guide to Using Our Time Wisely’ 

In the ongoing “Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers” series from Princeton University Press, “How to Have a Life: An Ancient Guide to Using Our Time Wisely” may be one of the most timely publications with the arrival of a new year. With the inevitable lists of new year resolutions, making the most of our time…