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The Seneca Podcast

June 7, 2020 By Ben McEvoy

Today we’re looking at the eighty-eighth letter from Seneca’s Letters from a Stoic. 

This is a shorter-form episode. I’m experimenting with content under 10 minutes long. Let me know what you think. I’ll likely turn this into its own long-running series, and we’ll deal with a different aspect from Seneca’s letters every now and then.

Today we’re focusing on Seneca’s thoughts on education, tying Tolstoy in with him. Enjoy!

  • This is the edition of Seneca’s Letters from a Stoic that I personally like.

Listen to Hardcore Literature: Letters from a Stoic: Seneca Pt.1

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Benjamin McEvoy

I write essays on great books, elite education, practical mindset tips, and living a healthy, happy lifestyle. I'm here to help you live a meaningful life.

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