Lettera 85

On Subtle Arguments

De argumentis subtilibus

Riassunto

Seneca criticizes subtle philosophical distinctions that don't improve character. He emphasizes practical ethics over technical debates.

VirtùSaggezzaPratica quotidiana

Translated by Richard M. Gummere, 1917

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Lettere correlate

Lettera 45: On Sophistry

Both criticize empty subtleties

Lettera 48: On Word-Spinning

Practical philosophy