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La brevedad de la vida.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Séneca, Lucio Anneo.
- Language:
- Spanish
- Subjects (All):
- Moral práctica.
- Local Subjects:
- Moral práctica.
- Genre:
- Libros electrónicos.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (44 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Barcelona : Herder, Editorial S.A., 2024.
- Summary:
- In 'La Brevedad de la Vida', Seneca explores the perception of life's brevity and how our choices impact our experience of time. Through an exhortative letter written to Paulinus, an imperial official, Seneca advises moving away from a life consumed by trivial pursuits and embracing a philosophical approach to living. He contrasts the 'busy' life focused on vices and superficial achievements with the 'leisurely' life dedicated to wisdom and philosophical reflection. Seneca argues that true fulfillment comes from living in harmony with time, appreciating the present, learning from the past, and not fearing the future. The work serves as a guide for cultivating a meaningful life by prioritizing philosophical wisdom over material desires. Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Contiene bibliografía.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Séneca, Lucio Anneo La brevedad de la vida
- ISBN:
- 9788425451058
- 8425451051
- OCLC:
- 1427600587
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