Seneca

Renewed interest in Lucius Annaeus Seneca highlights his complex legacy as a statesman, dramatist, and philosopher. Once an advisor to the tyrannical Nero, Seneca faced ruin and forced suicide due to political intrigue. Despite being viewed as derivative of Greek stoicism, his original contributions to political philosophy and emotional thought are significant. Christopher Star's comprehensive introduction reveals Seneca's influence on early humanism, literature, and the Renaissance, showcasing his importance in the history of ideas.