How to Die: An Ancient Guide to the End of Life by James S. Romm
How to Die: An Ancient Guide to the End of Life

James S. Romm

How to Die: An Ancient Guide to the End of Life

James S. Romm with Lucius Annaeus Seneca

256 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

nonfiction classics philosophy self help challenging medium-paced

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Timeless wisdom on death and dying from the celebrated Stoic philosopher Seneca"It takes an entire lifetime to learn how to die," wrote the Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca (c. 4 BC-65 AD). He counseled readers to "study death always," and took his ...

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