Smart Slavery

Author: Antonin Vinkler

May 2, 2024

Thanks to the benevolent faith there are over a hundred letters preserved from my favorite philosopher - Lucius Annaeus Seneca, in which he is mentoring his younger friend Lucilius. In one of those letters (No 27) Seneca mentions Calvisius Sabinus – a rich fellow, who wanted to become a memorable part of the society of educated aristocrats. In that society it was normal to discuss Homer, to [...]

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