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How did Marcus Aurelius die

How did Marcus Aurelius die?

Table of Contents Introduction          In the epic film “Gladiator”, directed by Ridley Scott, Marcus Aurelius plans to return power from the corrupt Roman Empire to the Senate, hoping to restore republican governance. His vision of a better future does not sit well with his son, Commodus, played by Joaquin Phoenix. In a poignant and climactic scene, Marcus Aurelius informs Commodus of his decision to make General Maximus (Russell Crowe), a loyal…

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Seneca on Death

Letters from a Stoic 61 Summary and Key TakeAways

          In Letter 61, "On Meeting Death Cheerfully," is a profound exposition on accepting and preparing for death as a natural part of life. Seneca uses this letter to emphasize the importance of living well in the present moment, with an awareness of death's inevitability, encouraging a stance of readiness rather than fear. "I am endeavouring to live every day as if it were a complete life." Seneca Tweet This Quote…

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Seneca on Prayers and living in service to other people

Letters from a Stoic 60 Summary and KeyTakeAways

          In Letter 60, "On Harmful Prayers," focuses on Seneca's criticism of misguided desires and prayers, reflecting on how often people, including those closest to us, wish for things that are not truly beneficial. He elaborates on the Stoic ideal that true blessings come from within and that external desires often lead to discontent and moral decay. This letter is a profound meditation on the nature of desire, the folly of…

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Seneca on the pleasure

Letters from a Stoic 59 Summary and Key Takeaways

          In Letter 59, "On Pleasure and Joy," sees Seneca reflecting on the nuances of pleasure and joy from a Stoic perspective. He distinguishes between these often conflated feelings, defining them through the lens of Stoic philosophy while engaging with everyday interpretations. This letter delves into the ethical implications of pleasure and the deeper, more enduring state of joy that Seneca argues is accessible only to the wise.       …

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Letters from a Stoic 58 Key TakeAways

Letters from a Stoic 58 Summary and Key TakeAways

          In  Letter 58, "On Being," is a profound exploration of language, the concept of being, and the intricate classifications of existence. Seneca initiates the discussion by lamenting the limitations of Latin in capturing the complexities of philosophical ideas, particularly when compared to Greek. This reflection leads him into a deeper examination of Plato's categorizations of existence and the nature of universal and particular beings.          Seneca expresses…

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