Lettera 118

On Philosophy and Politics

De philosophia et re publica

Riassunto

Seneca discusses balancing philosophy with other pursuits. He argues that some engagement with public life is compatible with wisdom.

VirtùPratica quotidianaFolle e società

Translated by Richard M. Gummere, 1917

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Lettere correlate

Lettera 62: On Leisure

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Lettera 68: On Retirement

Withdrawal versus engagement