'Stoic philosopher and tutor to the young emperor Nero; Seneca wrote moral dialogues ¿exercises of practical philosophy¿ on how to live in a troubled world. These essays are strikingly applicable today; as Seneca ranges widely across subjects such as shortness of life; tranquility of mind; anger; mercy; happiness; and grief by the loss of a loved one. Seneca is considered one of the great stoics and many refer to his Dialogues as a manual on how to live ethically. In his dialogues; Seneca writes on various topics in an attempt to console; guide; and advise his friends and colleagues. Through these letters and essays; Seneca extolls the pragmatism within stoicism and guides readers on a journey of what it means to live life with virtue.'