92. On Dying Every Day

On Dying Every day XXIV. On Despising Death 1. You write me that you are anxious about the result of a lawsuit, with which an angry opponent is threatening you; and you expect me to advise you to picture to yourself a happier issue, and to rest in the allurements of hope. Why, indeed, is it […]
91. On the Possible Outcomes of Death











On the Possible Outcomes of Death XXIV. On Despising Death 1. You write me that you are anxious about the result of a lawsuit, with which an angry opponent is threatening you; and you expect me to advise you to picture to yourself a happier issue, and to rest in the allurements of hope. Why, indeed, […]
90. On overcoming Fear of Life’s Suffering











On Overcoming Fear of Life’s Suffering XXIV. On Despising Death 1. You write me that you are anxious about the result of a lawsuit, with which an angry opponent is threatening you; and you expect me to advise you to picture to yourself a happier issue, and to rest in the allurements of hope. Why, indeed, […]
89. On Hoping for the Best and Preparing for the Worst











On Hoping for the Best and Preparing for the Worst XXIV. On Despising Death 1. You write me that you are anxious about the result of a lawsuit, with which an angry opponent is threatening you; and you expect me to advise you to picture to yourself a happier issue, and to rest in the allurements […]
88. On Overcoming Fears











On Overcoming Fears XXIV. On Despising Death 1. You write me that you are anxious about the result of a lawsuit, with which an angry opponent is threatening you; and you expect me to advise you to picture to yourself a happier issue, and to rest in the allurements of hope. Why, indeed, is it necessary […]
87. On Learning to Have Lived Long Enough











On Learning to Have Lived long Enough XXIII. On the True Joy which Comes from Philosophy 1. Do you suppose that I shall write you how kindly the winter season has dealt with us, – a short season and a mild one, – or what a nasty spring we are having, – cold weather out of […]
86. On Living With Purpose











On Living with Purpose XXIII. On the True Joy which Comes from Philosophy 1. Do you suppose that I shall write you how kindly the winter season has dealt with us, – a short season and a mild one, – or what a nasty spring we are having, – cold weather out of season, – and […]
85. On Substantive Joy, Pleasure, and the Abyss of Sorrow











On Substantive Joy, Pleasure, and the Abyss of Sorrow XXIII. On the True Joy which Comes from Philosophy 1. Do you suppose that I shall write you how kindly the winter season has dealt with us, – a short season and a mild one, – or what a nasty spring we are having, – cold weather […]
84. On True Joys of the Soul











On True Joy of the Soul XXIII. On the True Joy which Comes from Philosophy 1. Do you suppose that I shall write you how kindly the winter season has dealt with us, – a short season and a mild one, – or what a nasty spring we are having, – cold weather out of season, […]
83. On Joys of the Soul











On True and Reliable Joy XXIII. On the True Joy which Comes from Philosophy 1. Do you suppose that I shall write you how kindly the winter season has dealt with us, – a short season and a mild one, – or what a nasty spring we are having, – cold weather out of season, – […]