Anya Lucius Seneca lived from 4 BC65 g BC .. He was a Roman philosopher who first introduced Stoicism in Ancient Rome.Seneca's father, Lucius Anya eldest, was born in the Spanish city Korduba.Arriving in Rome, he served as a rider.He sought to give their children a good education so that they can build a career in politics.
Life Path
future tutor of Nero with youth interested in philosophy.He was a follower of Papirius, Fabian Sotiona.Subsequently, Seneca became interested in politics and became a lawyer.However, this is not lasted long.Seneca interrupted careers and left the country because of a serious illness.In treatment, he went to Egypt.There, he wasted no time.Regularly visited the Library of Alexandria and talked with scientists.There he wrote his first compositions.In Rome Seneca came back when he was a famous orator and writer.Having a public office, the philosopher brings to the Senate and the Emperor his works.However, his views are not shared by anybody, and as a result Seneca was exiled to Corsica.
where he, too, had something to do.Seneca watched the heavenly bodies.His view of the world changed somewhat.He wrote his famous works - "Phaedra", "Oedipus", "Medea."
Nero and Seneca met through his mother last.It was her efforts philosopher was returned from exile and became a mentor to the boy.Mentor Nero had a great influence on his pupil.This can be judged from the first years of his reign, when he strengthened and grew rich Roman Empire.Nero made a lot for his people.Were some of the financial reforms strengthened the power of the Senate.
Seneca wanted to create an ideal society.To do this, he needed a moral ruler.In this regard, it is treated very seriously his role as a mentor.A year later, after the reign of Nero his teacher read him his treatise "On charity".It spoke of the difference between the ideal ruler and a tyrant.
Mentor Nero soon lost control of the emperor.His dream was not to be.Seneca tried to take his life and did not interfere with his former pupil.However, this did not save him.A few years later he was charged with conspiracy.Emperor it was only on his hand, and he ordered Seneca to die.Philosopher committed suicide.
Proceedings Seneca
tutor of Nero was a man of unique and awesome.Unfortunately, many of his works have not survived or have survived in part.
Among his most famous works were his treatise "On charity" and "On it is due."Considered one of the best letters to Lutsiliyu.They are preaching about some events from the life of Seneca.
His brother philosopher dedicated dialogues "the blessed life" and "On Anger".He wrote 12 books, which have gone in 10 tracts."Consolation to Marcia," is a collection of tips for mothers who have lost sons."Consolation to Helvius" was written during his exile."The consolation for the death of his brother," Seneca wrote for Polybius - in the hope that the latter will help him to return to Rome.
