On The Shortness of Life
Sep 2026 · Arcturus Publishing
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Life is not short, Seneca argues. We simply waste too much of it.
In On the Shortness of Life, the Roman philosopher and statesman examines how people squander their most precious resource: time. With clarity and conviction, Seneca challenges the pursuit of wealth, status and distraction, urging readers instead to devote themselves to what truly matters.
Combining sharp observation with practical wisdom, he shows how mindful living can free us from needless busyness and help us make better use of the years available to us. His reflections on purpose, mortality and the value of the present moment remain as thought-provoking today as when they were first written.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Stoic Classics is a series bringing the essential works of ancient Stoic philosophy to modern readers in complete and unabridged editions. Discover timeless wisdom for navigating the challenges, uncertainties and distractions of contemporary life.
In On the Shortness of Life, the Roman philosopher and statesman examines how people squander their most precious resource: time. With clarity and conviction, Seneca challenges the pursuit of wealth, status and distraction, urging readers instead to devote themselves to what truly matters.
Combining sharp observation with practical wisdom, he shows how mindful living can free us from needless busyness and help us make better use of the years available to us. His reflections on purpose, mortality and the value of the present moment remain as thought-provoking today as when they were first written.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Stoic Classics is a series bringing the essential works of ancient Stoic philosophy to modern readers in complete and unabridged editions. Discover timeless wisdom for navigating the challenges, uncertainties and distractions of contemporary life.
Life is not short, Seneca argues. We simply waste too much of it.
In On the Shortness of Life, the Roman philosopher and statesman examines how people squander their most precious resource: time. With clarity and conviction, Seneca challenges the pursuit of wealth, status and distraction, urging...
About the author
Lucius Annaeus Seneca the Younger was born c. 4 BCE and dies in CE 65. Noted for his writings, which included plays about Medea and Phaedra, he became a tutor and advisor to Emperor Nero, but his influence on him eventually declined and he was exiled to Corsica by Emperor Claudius where he later died.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca the Younger was born c. 4 BCE and dies in CE 65. Noted for his writings, which included plays about Medea and Phaedra, he became a tutor and advisor to Emperor Nero, but his influence on him eventually declined and he was exiled to Corsica by Emperor Claudius where he later ...
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