For Seneca and the Stoics, death is not something to be feared or ignored, but to be calmly embraced with resolve. The contemplation of death puts our lives into perspective, reminding us of what is truly valuable and freeing us from anxiety. Seneca insists that acceptance of mortality is the cornerstone of inner freedom, enabling…
“When the laws cause more harm than good, we the people are obliged to speak up and remind the Government that they are our ministers. In a democracy that esteems and upholds human dignity we must remember who we are: the true north strong and free.”
Debates regarding assisted dying and state responsibility in…
“We should prepare for death even before we prepare for life.” – Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Of all the philosophical schools to have emerged from the days of old, Stoicism carries the brightest torch when it comes to preparing for death. Furthermore, among all the Stoics who have ever lived, myself included, Seneca probably wrote…
“The wise man will live as long as he ought, not as long as he can… He always reflects concerning the quality, and not the quantity, of his life.” — Lucius Annaeus Seneca
While Stoic philosophy invites us to confront mortality with clarity and equanimity, modern psychology helps explain why many people cling to…
