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Ethics & Virtue

Explore justice, courage, moderation, wisdom, and our duties to others through enduring works of moral philosophy.

Books

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How much wealth is enough?
Seneca questions whether wealth and luxury can produce a happy life. The measure is not a fixed amount but whether possessions serve sound judgment and virtue, rather than turning into masters of our choices.
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Is anger ever useful?
Seneca treats anger as a dangerous judgment, not a dependable source of courage. His dialogue On Anger argues for pausing, examining impressions, and responding with reason before resentment takes control.
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What makes a happy life?
In On a Happy Life, Seneca distinguishes lasting happiness from pleasure, status, and fortune. He connects a good life to sound judgment, virtue, and the way we use what circumstances give us.