Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
philosophical work
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| gptkbp:author |
Seneca
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| gptkbp:discusses |
the concept of fate
the nature of the universe the importance of community the significance of personal growth the concept of tranquility the role of emotions the importance of reason the practice of mindfulness the idea of living in accordance with nature the value of self-control |
| gptkbp:genre |
epistolary literature
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Letters from a Stoic
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| gptkbp:influence |
Western philosophy
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
modern self-help literature
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| gptkbp:isActiveIn |
literary critiques
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| gptkbp:isAvailableIn |
digital format
print format |
| gptkbp:isAvenueFor |
various media formats
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| gptkbp:isCitedBy |
psychologists
writers motivational speakers philosophers self-help authors |
| gptkbp:isConsidered |
a source of wisdom
a_classic_of_Stoic_literature |
| gptkbp:isDiscussedIn |
academic journals
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| gptkbp:isPartOf |
Seneca's_philosophical_writings
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| gptkbp:isReferencedIn |
various philosophical texts
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| gptkbp:isRegardedAs |
a guide to Stoic philosophy
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| gptkbp:isStudiedIn |
philosophy courses
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| gptkbp:isUsedIn |
therapeutic practices
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| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Latin
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| gptkbp:majorIndustry |
gptkb:Stoicism
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| gptkbp:notableQuote |
“It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor.”
“The bravest sight in the world is to see a great man struggling against adversity.” “A good character, when established, is not easily overthrown.” “We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.” “He suffers more than necessary, who suffers before it is necessary.” |
| gptkbp:numberOfStudents |
124
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| gptkbp:providesServices |
friendship
ethics happiness death virtue |
| gptkbp:publishedBy |
posthumously
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| gptkbp:publishedIn |
1st century AD
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| gptkbp:translatedInto |
multiple languages
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