Seneca (4 BC-65 AD) was one of three greatest ancient Stoics alongside Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius. There were two Senecas: Seneca the Elder and Seneca the Younger. Seneca's life shows contradictory personality: well-fed conservative and troubled philosopher
Born as a slave in Hierapolis, Turkey 2,000 years ago. Discovered philosophy through Stoic teacher Musonius Rufus. Obtained freedom after emperor Nero's death. Taught philosophy in Rome for nearly 25 years. Founded philosophy school in Nicopolis after Domitian's banishment
Seneca (1 BCE-65 CE) was a Roman philosopher who served as Nero's advisor. His writings include Moral Letters, Moral Essays, and Natural Questions. Seneca created a literary persona rather than being autobiographical
Marcus Aurelius was the last good emperor of the Roman Empire. He was influenced by Greeks and stoic philosophy. Known for profound philosophical thinking
Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD. He favored Maximus, his high-ranking general, during battles. Aurelius believed in freeing gladiators and slaves for the Empire. Commodus assassinated Aurelius and exiled Maximus. Lucilla, Aurelius' daughter, also followed his teachings
The Enchiridion was published by the Liberal Arts Press in 1948. Epictetus was born in 50-60 AD as a slave in Phrygia. He taught philosophy in Nicopolis after being exiled from Rome