Philosophy as Action

We turn to Seneca for wisdom in this reflection. Specifically, the letter to Lucilius titled Daily Study and Practice. “No one can live a truly happy life, or even a bearable life, without philosophy,” wrote Seneca.

Seneca explained, "While it is complete wisdom that renders a life happy, even to begin that study makes life bearable. But this realization must be confirmed and fixed more deeply through daily rehearsal. It is more work to follow through on honorable aims than it is to conceive of them. One must persevere and add strength by a constant study until excellent intentions become excellence of mind." [...]

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