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Letters on Ethics: To Lucilius (eBook)

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Various Retailers have Letters on Ethics: To Lucilius by Lucius Annaeus Seneca (eBook) for $1.99.

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  • The Roman statesman and philosopher Seneca (4 BCE–65 CE) recorded his moral philosophy and reflections on life as a highly original kind of correspondence. Letters on Ethics includes vivid descriptions of town and country life in Nero's Italy, discussions of poetry and oratory, and philosophical training for Seneca's friend Lucilius. This volume, the first complete English translation in nearly a century, makes the Letters more accessible than ever before.
  • Written as much for a general audience as for Lucilius, these engaging letters offer advice on how to deal with everything from nosy neighbors to sickness, pain, and death. Seneca uses the informal format of the letter to present the central ideas of Stoicism, for centuries the most influential philosophical system in the Mediterranean world.

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Various Retailers have Letters on Ethics: To Lucilius by Lucius Annaeus Seneca (eBook) for $1.99.

Thanks to community member phoinix for sharing this deal.

Available Retailers: About this book:
  • The Roman statesman and philosopher Seneca (4 BCE–65 CE) recorded his moral philosophy and reflections on life as a highly original kind of correspondence. Letters on Ethics includes vivid descriptions of town and country life in Nero's Italy, discussions of poetry and oratory, and philosophical training for Seneca's friend Lucilius. This volume, the first complete English translation in nearly a century, makes the Letters more accessible than ever before.
  • Written as much for a general audience as for Lucilius, these engaging letters offer advice on how to deal with everything from nosy neighbors to sickness, pain, and death. Seneca uses the informal format of the letter to present the central ideas of Stoicism, for centuries the most influential philosophical system in the Mediterranean world.

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Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • Prime Members may redeem any 'No Rush Shipping' credits they've earned to purchase this item (check your balance).
  • This book is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on over 170 Amazon customer reviews.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
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Taikeron
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If they just repackaged the original Greek in a PDF, I'd mostly agree.

However, you're paying for the translation and the work it takes to put that into eBook format. While not quite the same as a fully original work, translating from an old language is actual work, and deserves compensation if you benefit from it.

I'm all on-board with the righteous crusade against copyright imperialism, but there's nothing wrong with paying for a newer, hopefully better translation of an old, classic work. That is, if you feel like you need/want it. Nobody's forcing you.​
412
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I think it's despicable that someone makes money off of an author who lived two thousand years ago: https://archive.org/details/lette...s-pdf-room
rammgasm
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Completely agree with your points. Additionally, it's noteworthy that this book seems to incorporate not only the vital element, which is the utilization of contemporary English language, but also explanatory notes, historical context, and biographical information, among other things. Thanks OP

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Sep 12, 2023 12:40 PM
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DanteZeroSep 12, 2023 12:40 PM
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This book is available on Hoopla, for those that have that service available through their library.

At least, it is available for me, I don't know if Hoopla has different books available depending on your region.
Sep 12, 2023 05:24 PM
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412Sep 12, 2023 05:24 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank 412

I think it's despicable that someone makes money off of an author who lived two thousand years ago: https://archive.org/details/lette...s-pdf-room
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Sep 12, 2023 06:25 PM
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TbagginTSep 12, 2023 06:25 PM
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Thanks for that link 412.... I agree.
Sep 12, 2023 07:39 PM
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TaikeronSep 12, 2023 07:39 PM
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Quote from 412 :
I think it's despicable that someone makes money off of an author who lived two thousand years ago: https://archive.org/details/lette...s-pdf-room [archive.org]
If they just repackaged the original Greek in a PDF, I'd mostly agree.

However, you're paying for the translation and the work it takes to put that into eBook format. While not quite the same as a fully original work, translating from an old language is actual work, and deserves compensation if you benefit from it.

I'm all on-board with the righteous crusade against copyright imperialism, but there's nothing wrong with paying for a newer, hopefully better translation of an old, classic work. That is, if you feel like you need/want it. Nobody's forcing you.​
Sep 13, 2023 05:14 AM
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sharkna80Sep 13, 2023 05:14 AM
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The hardcover is $1600! Are they going to use that kind of money to resurrect Seneca?
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Sep 13, 2023 02:53 PM
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ratbastardSep 13, 2023 02:53 PM
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The Supreme Court needs copies.
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Sep 13, 2023 03:51 PM
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rammgasmSep 13, 2023 03:51 PM
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Quote from Taikeron :
If they just repackaged the original Greek in a PDF, I'd mostly agree.

However, you're paying for the translation and the work it takes to put that into eBook format. While not quite the same as a fully original work, translating from an old language is actual work, and deserves compensation if you benefit from it.

I'm all on-board with the righteous crusade against copyright imperialism, but there's nothing wrong with paying for a newer, hopefully better translation of an old, classic work. That is, if you feel like you need/want it. Nobody's forcing you.​
Completely agree with your points. Additionally, it's noteworthy that this book seems to incorporate not only the vital element, which is the utilization of contemporary English language, but also explanatory notes, historical context, and biographical information, among other things. Thanks OP

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Sep 14, 2023 03:51 PM
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dchang0Sep 14, 2023 03:51 PM
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Quote from ratbastard :
The Supreme Court needs copies.
And all the shoplifters and carjackers and random attackers we see on the daily news nowadays.
Sep 15, 2023 03:47 AM
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fennelSep 15, 2023 03:47 AM
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Quote from Taikeron :
If they just repackaged the original Greek in a PDF, I'd mostly agree.

However, you're paying for the translation and the work it takes to put that into eBook format. While not quite the same as a fully original work, translating from an old language is actual work, and deserves compensation if you benefit from it.

I'm all on-board with the righteous crusade against copyright imperialism, but there's nothing wrong with paying for a newer, hopefully better translation of an old, classic work. That is, if you feel like you need/want it. Nobody's forcing you.​
Good points except Seneca wrote in Latin. Marcus Aurelius and Arrian (the disciple who committed Epictetus' spoken lectures to writing) wrote in Greek.
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