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The first clear and faithful guide to the timeless, practical teachings of the Stoic philosopher Seneca

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"A feast for the soul and spirit. Those who absorb the lessons in Breakfast with Seneca will embark on a life more worth living." -- Christopher Phillips PhD, author of Socrates Cafe
"The most companionable of the new Stoic books." -- Molly Young - The New York Times
"A fine guide to Seneca, Stoicism, and what it means to live a Stoic life. Highly readable." -- John Sellars, author of Lessons in Stoicism
"When I find myself in a tight spot, I take a philosophical shortcut and simply ask, ‘What would Seneca do?’ David Fideler’s wonderful Breakfast with Seneca will come in handy in such situations. An accessible introduction to Stoic practice and to t" -- William B. Irvine, author of A Guide to the Good Life and The Stoic Challenge
"In Breakfast with Seneca [David Fideler] explains his habit of poring over the Roman philosopher with his morning coffee and omelette. Writing with charm and clarity, he argues that Seneca’s philosophy can help us ‘live a happy, flourishing life’." -- Emily Thomas - The Times Literary Supplement

Breakfast with Seneca

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    A Paperback / softback by David Fideler

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      Publisher: WW Norton & Co
      Publication Date: 20/01/2023
      ISBN13: 9781324036609, 978-1324036609
      ISBN10: 1324036605

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The first clear and faithful guide to the timeless, practical teachings of the Stoic philosopher Seneca

      Trade Review
      "A feast for the soul and spirit. Those who absorb the lessons in Breakfast with Seneca will embark on a life more worth living." -- Christopher Phillips PhD, author of Socrates Cafe
      "The most companionable of the new Stoic books." -- Molly Young - The New York Times
      "A fine guide to Seneca, Stoicism, and what it means to live a Stoic life. Highly readable." -- John Sellars, author of Lessons in Stoicism
      "When I find myself in a tight spot, I take a philosophical shortcut and simply ask, ‘What would Seneca do?’ David Fideler’s wonderful Breakfast with Seneca will come in handy in such situations. An accessible introduction to Stoic practice and to t" -- William B. Irvine, author of A Guide to the Good Life and The Stoic Challenge
      "In Breakfast with Seneca [David Fideler] explains his habit of poring over the Roman philosopher with his morning coffee and omelette. Writing with charm and clarity, he argues that Seneca’s philosophy can help us ‘live a happy, flourishing life’." -- Emily Thomas - The Times Literary Supplement

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